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British Defender – 2 Day 1 Night – Maxi Sailing Tour of the Whitsundays

Airlie Beach, Queensland

Built 30 years ago, the Duke of Edinburgh himself conducted the naming ceremony of the vessel on board. The yacht went on to place first in races around the world, until 2001 when British Defender was completely re-fitted for Whitsunday Sailing experiences. She now boasts the most modern and clean finish and even has air-con!

Visit the must see Whitsunday Islands icons: Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout via a guided bush walk.and snorkel in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

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Airlie Beach, Queensland
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Day 1: Airlie Beach to the Whitsunday Islands

Stop At: Whitsunday Islands, Southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland Australia
Meet our crew and depart the marina at 8.30am. Feeling energized? Help hoist the sails! Otherwise, sit back and relax as you float across the Whitsunday Passage to Whitsunday Island, finding anchorage at Tongue Bay.

Take a guided bush walk to the Hill Inlet Lookout to the view of Whitehaven Beach before heading down and spending an hour or two exploring.

In the afternoon you’ll sail north to another island where you’ll anchor just before sunset. After dinner, grab a drink and enjoy the evening.
Duration: 16 hours

Stop At: Whitehaven Beach, 4802 Australia
Explore the most photographed beach in the world! See the view from above at Hill Inlet Lookout by a guided bush walk. 7kms of pristine silica sand. Constantly recognised as one of the top beaches in the world. Discover the different spots, get a photo on THE Whitehaven tree. Go in search of the abundant wildlife, and swim in the clearest waters!
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hill Inlet Hill Inlet Whitsunday Island National Park Whitehaven Beach, 4802 Australia
Spend some time taking the best selfies ever at this amazing viewpoint of Australia’s most Instagrammed beach. The stunning swirling sands will blow you away!
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:


Accommodation included: On board British Defender

Day 2: Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach

Stop At: Whitsunday Islands, Southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland Australia
Early rise for breakfast, waking up in a stunning secluded bay. Kit up with snorkelling gear, ready to jump in over the fringing coral reefs to see the fish and coral. Time for morning tea before heading to another location for a swim, snorkel or a beach stop. After lunch, it is time to set the sails once again and make way across the Whitsunday Passage. Arrive back into Airlie Beach at 4pm.
Duration: 16 hours

Meals included:


No accommodation included on this day.

Location

Airlie Beach, Queensland

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Airlie Beach, Queensland
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A$429
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