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roses and stuffed toys, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to reconnect, step out of your everyday and make memories that will last well beyond February 14th. If you’re looking for out-of-the-everyday Valentine’s Day ideas in South East Queensland, this list has your back.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E1. Get away from it all in an Everglades ecocamp\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412360\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412360\" class=\"wp-image-412360 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Everglades EcoCamp | Valentine’s Day ideas\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point-1048x699.jpg 1048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/ecocamp-elanda_point.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/elanda_point/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@elanda_point\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGet back to the bush and experience the diversity of the Noosa Everglades as you’ve never seen them before, from the cosy surrounds of a glamping or cabin experience at \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/habitat-noosa-everglades-eco-camp\"\u003EHabitat Noosa Ecocamp\u003C/a\u003E. The ideal base to experience the majesty of the bush and surrounding wilderness, Habitat Noosa has 65 acres of camping, 500 metres of beachfront, and direct access to the Noosa River.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETreat that special someone to one of their cruise’n’canoe day tours, where you’ll glide on mirrored waterways and explore ancient landscapes in the sub-tropical rainforest.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E2. Get out of town on a 4WD Bush Tour\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELeave it all behind you as you dive headfirst into the beautiful bush of the Gold Coast hinterland on a four wheel drive adventure with \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/southern-cross-4wd-tours-gold-coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESouthern Cross 4WD Tours\u003C/a\u003E. Swap the stars for the incredible natural light display provided by the Gold Coast’s sub-tropical rainforest glow worms on a glow worm tour.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EOr, jump aboard a full-day or half-day tour of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/tamborine-mountain\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ETamborine Mountain\u003C/a\u003E and \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/lamington-national-park-green-mountains-section\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ELamington National Park\u003C/a\u003E, where you’ll experience panoramic views, waterfalls, and the majesty of ancient Gondwana rainforests on four wheels.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E3. Take a retro surf trip\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412283\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412283\" class=\"wp-image-412283 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photobohemian-instagram-61-ig-1505799651205776331_265691870-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Sunshine Coast Roadtrip through Noosa\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photobohemian-instagram-61-ig-1505799651205776331_265691870-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/photobohemian-instagram-61-ig-1505799651205776331_265691870-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412283\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/photobohemian/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@photobohemian\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWater lovers will fall head over heels for this unique experience on the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.queensland.com/Explore-Queensland/Sunshine-Coast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESunshine Coast\u003C/a\u003E. Scott from Old Skool Kombis Noosa combines his two passions – surfing and vintage Kombis – on his unique Surf Safari tours, cruising the coast in a beautiful old school Kombi to find all the best local breaks.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Surf Safari tour is recommended for experienced surfers, but Scott also offers more leisurely paced sightseeing tours. This is a truly one-of-a-kind way to share this beautiful part of the world with someone special.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E4. Take a cooking class\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGifting your beloved has the skills of a bonafide pastry chef is a gift that just keeps on giving. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/the-golden-pig\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Golden Pig Cooking School\u003C/a\u003E is holding a dessert masterclass on the 15 of February, ideal for couples who would prefer to hand-make their Valentine’s Day treats.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETaught by Nicole Bashinsky, head pastry chef at Aria for over 13 years, the hands-on class covers dessert fundamentals including creme patisserie, yeasted dough, meringue and curd. You’ll bake cakes, donuts, vanilla rice pudding and nougat, and, best of all, return home with the know-how to do it all again tomorrow.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENot into dessert? No worries. The Golden Pig Cooking School has a wide range of classes, including sourdough and bread making, modern Italian, and French bistro cooking.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E5. Sail off into the sunset\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412393\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412393\" class=\"wp-image-412393 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/couple-sailing-gobareboating-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Royal Queensland Yacht | Valentine’s Day ideas\" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412393\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gobareboating/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@gobareboating\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECommandeering your own yacht may be a romantic fantasy, but the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron in Brisbane’s eastern bayside suburb of Manly is here to bring you one step closer. Offering private sailing lessons that cater to all experience levels (including loved-up first timers) it’s a great excuse to spend a day on the big blue and learn something new while you’re at it.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E6. Go on a Sand Safari\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMake some memories at the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/event/sand-safari-arts-festival-2020\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESand Safari Arts Festival\u003C/a\u003E, where awe-inspiring sand sculptures tower above you and hundreds of tonnes of sand are moulded and carved into larger than life works of art. This 17 day festival kicks off on February 14, and includes sand sculpting demonstrations, art installations, and live entertainment.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThis event is free, making it a fine choice if you’re rather save for a dinner in one of the Gold Coast’s \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/gold-coast/things-to-see-and-do/restaurants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eamazing restaurants\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E7. Volunteer and support local wildlife\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-412285 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary | Valentine’s Day ideas\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/138171-2-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ETwo sets of hands are better than one, especially when you’re giving a helping hand. This Valentine’s Day, connect, give back, and meet some local wildlife with a volunteering experience at \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/currumbin-wildlife-sanctuary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary\u003C/a\u003E. Currumbin Sanctuary has short-term volunteering opportunities in its Wildlife Hospital and Sanctuary, set in lush bushland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EAnd due to recent droughts and bushfires, there’s never been a better time to help Australia’s wildlife.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E8. The Mountain Goat Valley Crawl\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGrab your loved one’s hand and take them on a night of adventure and great music. The Valley Crawl is a massive free music event where 46 acts take over multiple live music venues in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the best and brightest in Australia’s music scene headlining, including the likes of Tia Gostelow, Arno Faraji, Clea, Columbus, Jack Botts, Seaside, Eat Your Heart Out, this completely unique Valentine’s Day idea is the perfect way to see a host of iconic Fortitude Valley venues in one swoop.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E9. See a whole new side of Brisbane\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412351\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412351\" class=\"wp-image-412351 size-standard-portrait\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/brisbane-ghost-tour-suewhit-691x1048.jpg\" alt=\"Brisbane Ghost Tours \" width=\"691\" height=\"1048\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412351\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/suewhit/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@suewhit\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EGoosebumps and a thudding heart aren’t just symptoms of new romance. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/ghost-tours\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBrisbane Ghost Tours\u003C/a\u003E provides plenty of hair-raising moments and genuine scares, whether you’re touring Boggo Road Goal, one of Brisbane’s oldest cemeteries, or a full Haunted Brisbane tour. Hold on tight to your date as you visit some of the nation’s most historic haunted sites and hear some spine tingling stories.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E10. Explore the Sunshine Coast Dessert Festival\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHit the pavement with your date for a decadent day of excess they won’t soon forget. This February 15, Aussie World will be overtaken by all things dessert when the Sunshine Coast Dessert Festival rolls in.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWith dessert trucks serving just about every dessert you can name (donuts, dessert pizza, crepes, brownies, waffles, chimney cakes, and ice cream, just to name a few), as well as dessert wine tasting, and the Sunshine Coast Collective of 30+ market stalls, there’s bound to be something sweet to keep your amore occupied.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003E11. Get airborne\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_412361\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-412361\" class=\"wp-image-412361 size-standard-landscape\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/circusartsaustralia-circusartsaustralia-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Circus Arts Brisbane | Valentine’s Day ideas\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-412361\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/circusartsaustralia/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@circusartsaustralia\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPush yourself and try something completely different with a flying trapeze date at Circus Arts in Brisbane, where you’ll soar through the air in safety and learn some tricks along the way. With friendly coaches offering private sessions, thrill seekers will love this unique Valentine’s Day idea.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to spend Valentine’s Day under a waterfall? Fall in love under \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/01/23/valentines-day-waterfall-dates/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethese\u003C/a\u003E falls in Queensland.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"geo-post-7663\" class=\"geo geo-post\" style=\"display: none\"\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"latitude\"\u003E-28.01726\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\"longitude\"\u003E153.425699\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/div\u003E","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580851780000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003ETake the tacky out of Valentine’s Day with this list of cheese-free date ideas.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"alternative-valentines-day-ideas-in-queensland","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/feature-pic-jenny_stieling.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/feature-pic-jenny_stieling.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"9 ways to see the Whitsundays above, on and under the water","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"The Whitsundays","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays"},{"active":true,"title":"See The Whitsundays","url":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/see-the-whitsundays"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/editorial-hero-banner/2020_WSY_SailingMantaRayBay_Sailing_PhillGordon_141108.jpg","alt":"Sailing Whitsundays Islands | see the Whitsundays","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Sarah Bristow","resourcePath":"/content/teq/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/see-the-whitsundays/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-08T12:31:02.610Z",":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor","image":{"src":"/home/users/p/pZkvHY4rgWa9z9nLWRp2/profile.profile.image","alt":"Sarah Bristow"}},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EGrab your sense of adventure: we’re off to see \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"The Whitsundays\"\u003Ethe Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe collection of 74 islands wedged between the northeast coast of Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef are world-famed, and for good reason. Sure, the Whitsundays screams romance with its postcard-perfect scenery and ample seclusion. But by no means is the gaggle of islands for honeymooners only. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/things-to-do-in-the-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"best things to do in the Whitsundays LIST\"\u003EThere’s simply too much to do\u003C/a\u003E. But don’t feel overwhelmed; you’ll arrive armed with our guide on how to do the Whitsundays best.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBy sky\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EReach new heights over Heart Reef\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image9fcce60c-a065-456a-99fa-8fd24f0f6511":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2021_WYS_JourneyToTheHeart_GreatBarrierReef_RiptideCreative_141527.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2021_WYS_JourneyToTheHeart_GreatBarrierReef_RiptideCreative_141527.jpg","alt":"Scenic helicopter Journey to the Heart - Heart Reef | see the Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/see-the-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image9fcce60c-a065-456a-99fa-8fd24f0f6511.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1634331106007/2021-wys-journeytotheheart-greatbarrierreef-riptidecreative-141527.jpeg","uuid":"0d2ccb77-b424-4fa8-8526-6dd0086d33a5","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe Great Barrier Reef boasts plenty of iconic landmarks, but \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/reasons-to-visit-heart-reef\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Why visit Heart Reef\"\u003EHeart Reef\u003C/a\u003E takes being photogenic to the next level.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAs its name suggests, this heart-shaped mass of coral sits right in the reef centre, and is best viewed from the air. You can get here on a private seaplane tour with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/tours/p-56b2622e7b935fbe730e1f24-gsl-aviation--whitsundays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"GSL Aviation Whitsundays\"\u003EGSL Aviation\u003C/a\u003E. Or, those feeling indulgent can choose to join the Journey to the Heart Tour, stopping on nearby Heart Island to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/great-barrier-reef/heart-island-tour\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Heart Island experience\"\u003Esnorkel and swim the lagoon\u003C/a\u003E, boat up close to Heart Reef, and toast with champagne while you're here.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBy land\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ERide around Hamilton Island\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_HamiltonIsland_Islands_@rhys.bobyk.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_HamiltonIsland_Islands_@rhys.bobyk.jpg","alt":"Buggy and picnic on Hamilton Island | see the Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/see-the-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1634322440437/2020-wys-hamiltonisland-islands--rhys-bobyk.jpeg","uuid":"31fad0cf-a121-4d0e-9f53-2e1d48295c7f","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rhys.bobyk/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@rhys.bobyk\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1752557500":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EOne of the more popular destinations in the Whitsundays is \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/hamilton-island\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Hamilton Island\"\u003EHamilton Island\u003C/a\u003E, thanks to the bevy of resorts that call it home.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis amiable destination isn’t just famed for its natural wonders and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/beaches/secret-beaches-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\" title=\"secret beaches Whitsundays\"\u003Ebeautiful beaches\u003C/a\u003E, but the army of golf buggies carting around its residents. Jump aboard your own and navigate your way around Hamilton. Just don’t forget to make your way to the top of One Tree Hill just before the sun sets for breath-taking views of the region.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003ETake a tuk tuk\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image08d7e779-dab2-4106-86c3-044dcdbc071f":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2021_WYS_AirlieBeach_JustTuknAround_FoodBeverage_@justtuknaroundairliebeach.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2021_WYS_AirlieBeach_JustTuknAround_FoodBeverage_@justtuknaroundairliebeach.jpg","alt":"Tuk Tuks Airlie Beach | see the Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/see-the-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image08d7e779-dab2-4106-86c3-044dcdbc071f.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1634322082983/2021-wys-airliebeach-justtuknaround-foodbeverage--justtuknaroundairliebeach.jpeg","uuid":"d151b7d4-cc59-4654-9d1a-b523cd3bdddd","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/justtuknaroundairliebeach/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@justtuknaroundairliebeach\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_1469461794":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003ERide your way around \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/airlie-beach\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Airlie Beach\"\u003EAirlie Beach\u003C/a\u003E by tuk tuk with local business \u003Ca title=\"Just Tuk'n Around Airlie Beach\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5bd7972166482b002f817586-just-tukn-around\" target=\"_self\"\u003EJust Tuk’n Around.\u003C/a\u003E This novel new take on a regional tour showcases some of the beachside town’s \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/airlie-beach-locals-guide\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Airlie Beach locals guide\"\u003Ebest kept secrets\u003C/a\u003E. With a series of different tours to choose from there’s something for everyone; picture a progressive dinner trailing a trio of Airlie’s best restaurants, morning tours accompanied by Champagne, and a ride while watching the sun set.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cb\u003EMeander bushwalking tracks\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"image88359fae-ebef-4a09-804c-29b098741705":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WYS_HamiltonIsland_PassagePeak_Islands_ReubenNutt_140633.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WYS_HamiltonIsland_PassagePeak_Islands_ReubenNutt_140633.jpg","alt":"Bushwalking up Passage Peak Hamilton Island | see the Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/see-the-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image88359fae-ebef-4a09-804c-29b098741705.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1634323044069/2019-wys-hamiltonisland-passagepeak-islands-reubennutt-140633.jpeg","uuid":"79ff144a-8fca-4d96-b1b2-3fb7380d4658","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"editorial_descriptio_767091479":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EArmed with your own two feet and a sturdy pair of hiking boots, there's so many places to trek your way through the Whitsundays,\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThere are plenty of different walking trails to choose from, each offering a glimpse of native flora and fauna. Stand-outs include Passage Peak on Hamilton for a panoramic view out onto \u003Ca href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/whitsunday-islands\" target=\"_self\" title=\"Whitsundays Islands\"\u003Eneighbouring islands\u003C/a\u003E, or the more demanding Whitsunday Cairn on Whitsunday Island if you fancy a challenge. 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