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Sure, this region offers up a relaxing beach holiday like no other. But there’s also a plethora of unique things to do in the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitsundays\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA visit to this beaut region reveals \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/07/whitsunday-islands-tour/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E74 turquoise-girt islands\u003C/a\u003E, all with their own distinctive character.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIn fact, if the Whitsundays was ice cream, you’d be sampling every flavour. Forget the vanilla and chocolate though, this is the Whitsundays of a different kind.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking for marine adventures and those get-back-to-nature feels? How about a luxe resort with an underwater twist? 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And one of them is available for you to rent all to yourself.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECamp Island is the second most northerly island in the Whitsundays, sitting just 3km off the coast of Abbott Bay, which is 50kms north of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays/places-to-visit/bowen-and-collinsville\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EBowen\u003C/a\u003E (about 1.5 hours drive’ north of Proserpine Airport).\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe exclusive 2.4-hectare resort-style property offers up to 14 guests the chance to lap up private beaches and 15 hectares of national park with diverse fauna and flora. Hosts Broc and Dave will meet you on arrival at Elliot River and transfer you to the island. Choose between four private bungalows – each with their own ensuite – and a three-bedroom house. The buildings are constructed from beautiful brushed box hardwood with polished timber floors underfoot. Everyone can converge in the guest lodge for meals.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe resort is completely self-catered and can be stocked with provisions at your request.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA little closer to Airlie Beach, the new \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.sojournretreats.com.au/elysian-retreat.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EElysian Eco Retreat\u003C/a\u003E (formerly Paradise Bay Eco Resort) on Long Island has a maximum of 20 guests and can be hired sole-occupancy. Designed for intimate holidays for both couples and families (with 12+ aged children), Elysian nails boutique seclusion. The recently refurbished luxury getaway also boasts the honour of being the first 100 percent solar-powered resort in the Great Barrier Reef.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EDrink cocktails in \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003EGeneral Douglas MacArthur’s WW2 vessel\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_410447\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410447\" class=\"wp-image-410447 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Freedom Shores Resort Whitsundays cred @freedomshoresresort\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/freedomshoresaustralia-instagram-61-ig-17972179312261237-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Freedom Shores Resort | unique things to do the Whitsundays\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-410447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/freedomshoresresort/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@freedomshoresresort\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/accommodation/freedom-shores\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EFreedom Shores Resort\u003C/a\u003E offers something a little different for landlubbers. Here, you can sleep in a boat on dry land and have your sundowners sitting atop General Douglas MacArthur’s WWII vessel, the \u003Cem\u003EShangri-La\u003C/em\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust 15 minutes north of Airlie Beach in Woodwark, the 10 boat rooms have been designed to replicate boats docked at the marina. While the rooms are made from the hulls of old ships, the resort itself is based on the old Shute Harbour jetty poles. There’s also three one-bedroom apartments and a beach house with two bedrooms, ensuite and cooking facilities available to rent.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe resort’s tavern, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/restaurant/northerlies-beach-bar-and-grill\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ENortherlies Beach Bar and Grill\u003C/a\u003E, is popular with guests for good reason. But it’s also a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2018/02/22/airlie-beach-locals-guide/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efirm favourite with the locals\u003C/a\u003E, offering a free shuttle service to and from Airlie Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EMTB on South Molle Island\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-410449 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"South Molle Island\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/129073-3-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"South Molle Island\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/129073-3-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/129073-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/129073-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/129073-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/129073-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/129073-3-335x223.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/129073-3-1050x700.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/129073-3-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt may come as a surprise, but there are plenty of unique things to do in the Whitsundays that don’t require being in the water. Head for the hills with a mountain bike and hitch a ride on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/transport/whitsunday-island-camping-connections-pty-ltd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EScamper\u003C/a\u003E to \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/south-molle-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ESouth Molle Island\u003C/a\u003E. Here, 14kms of mountain bike trails provide the perfect way to discover the grasslands, eucalypt forests and rainforests covering the island.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHeart-rate goes the same way as the steep climbs: up. But you’re rewarded with epic views across the famous Whitsunday Islands and fringing reefs once you reach the summit.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHeads up: It can be a little tricky to organise and prices start at around $65 per person, so make the most of it by camping for a night or two.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003ESnorkel the Living Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_410443\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410443\" class=\"wp-image-410443 size-large\" title=\"Cruise Whitsundays Reefsuites cred @jamesvodicka\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/whitsundaysqld-instagram-61-ig-18045289924217047-691x691.jpg\" alt=\"Cruise Whitsundays Reefsuites | unique things to do whitsundays\" width=\"691\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/whitsundaysqld-instagram-61-ig-18045289924217047-691x691.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/whitsundaysqld-instagram-61-ig-18045289924217047-300x300.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/whitsundaysqld-instagram-61-ig-18045289924217047-150x150.jpg 150w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/whitsundaysqld-instagram-61-ig-18045289924217047-768x768.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/whitsundaysqld-instagram-61-ig-18045289924217047-335x335.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/whitsundaysqld-instagram-61-ig-18045289924217047-1050x1050.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/whitsundaysqld-instagram-61-ig-18045289924217047.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-410443\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/jamesvodicka/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@jamesvodicka\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt’s the centrepiece of \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/destination-information/daydream-island\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EDaydream Island Resort\u003C/a\u003E‘s $100 million new-look. The brand new Living Reef lagoon is even bigger than before, wrapping 200m around the central resort building. But it’s not just the structure that impresses. The kaleidoscopic marine beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is on full display all without stepping foot in the ocean.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFeed baby stingrays with resident marine biologists and snorkel among 100 species of fish, coral, starfish, sea cucumbers and crabs sans boat. If you’d prefer to stay dry, signature restaurant, Graze, looks into the Living Reef, too.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA little further offshore sits the Reefworld pontoon on \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/attraction/hardy-reef\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EHardy Reef\u003C/a\u003E. It’s the ultimate platform for snorkelling, diving, and learning all about \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/15/8-ways-to-do-the-great-barrier-reef-whitsundays/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ethe Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E. And in terms of unique things to do, this is Whitsundays at its best. \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/tour/cruise-whitsundays\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ECruise Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E runs day trips from Airlie Beach, with activities and lunch included. Or you can camp out under the stars in deluxe double swags thanks to the Reefsleep experience.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFor an extra touch of novel, Reefsuite – an Australian first – is available for overnight stays \u003Cem\u003Ebelow\u003C/em\u003E the surface. It’s like your favourite luxury hotel had a love-child with the lost city of Atlantis. Spend the day exploring above water, then retreat to your underwater suite, complete with floor-to-ceiling windows. Enjoy a front row seat to the colourful action of this stunning section of reef with the usual all-inclusive trappings. Only available for two lucky couples at a time, think of it as your own private undersea expedition.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EHave a pedal-powered progressive dinner\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_56418\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-56418\" class=\"wp-image-56418 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Just Tuk'n Around cred Just Tuk'n Around FB\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/33304123_2089645131359605_2973828312004034560_n-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Just Tuk'n Around | Surprising ways to do the Whitsundays\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-56418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/pedicabs56/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EJust Tuk’n Around\u003C/a\u003E via FB\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ENo-one likes to draw the short straw and be the designated driver when it comes to eating out on holidays. Instead, join a posse of peddlers for a progressive dinner with a difference around Airlie Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EJust Tuk’n Around will pick you up in their bright yellow pedicabs for a three-hour degustation made up of some of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2017/10/06/best-airlie-beach-restaurants-and-cafes-whitsundays/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Ebest restaurants\u003C/a\u003E in town. Start at Sorrento for pizzas and sundowners. Then onto Shucks for oysters and Denman Cellars for share platters. And then finish at KC’s Chargrill & Bar for live music.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EWaterslide off your own private yacht\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-56417 size-full\" title=\"Alani yacht charter Whitsundays\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alani-yacht-charter-waterslide-whitsundays.jpg\" alt=\"Alani yacht charter | Surprising ways to do the Whitsundays\" width=\"691\" height=\"1037\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alani-yacht-charter-waterslide-whitsundays.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alani-yacht-charter-waterslide-whitsundays-200x300.jpg 200w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alani-yacht-charter-waterslide-whitsundays-460x691.jpg 460w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/alani-yacht-charter-waterslide-whitsundays-335x503.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen you have your own motor yacht, you can do pretty much whatever you want. That’s the view of the owners of Alani, a luxury 82’ Sunseeker, which comes complete with a giant inflatable slide.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EUp for charters from Hamilton Island, you can head out for a few days of sailing around the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/explore-queensland/the-whitsundays/places-to-visit/whitsunday-islands\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EWhitsunday Islands\u003C/a\u003E, or just grab a bunch of friends for an epic day adventure on the high seas. Throw in some stand-up paddleboards, jet-skis and a private DJ and voila: a gathering that would float the boat of any A-lister, and create never-to-be-forgotten memories.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EBe an underwater art critic\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_410445\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-410445\" class=\"wp-image-410445 size-large\" title=\"Bywa underwater sculpture cred @todoingfamily\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/todoingfamily-instagram-61-ig-18019154053245622-691x691.jpg\" alt=\"Bywa | unique things to do in the Whitsundays\" width=\"691\" height=\"691\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/todoingfamily-instagram-61-ig-18019154053245622-691x691.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/todoingfamily-instagram-61-ig-18019154053245622-300x300.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/todoingfamily-instagram-61-ig-18019154053245622-150x150.jpg 150w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/todoingfamily-instagram-61-ig-18019154053245622-768x768.jpg 768w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/todoingfamily-instagram-61-ig-18019154053245622-335x335.jpg 335w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/todoingfamily-instagram-61-ig-18019154053245622-1050x1050.jpg 1050w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/todoingfamily-instagram-61-ig-18019154053245622.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-410445\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/todoingfamily/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@todoingfamily\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EStep aside, Louvre. There’s a new – underwater – art gallery in town. Divers will be awestruck swimming through otherworldly sculptures dotted along the seafloor in accessible locations throughout the islands.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EPart of Reef Ecologic’s Whitsundays Reef Recovery and Public Art Project, it’s one of the most unique things to do in the Whitsundays. Designed and created by six Australian artists, the pieces celebrate the rare beauty of the surrounding marine environment.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EA Maori wrasse, gliding manta rays and a giant turtle are just a few of the installations already in place.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EJourney to Heart Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_407085\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-407085\" class=\"wp-image-407085 size-standard-landscape\" title=\"Journey to the Heart-HeartReef-Whitsundays cred @ashleighbridget\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69537154_501873727027608_3491458905404157616_n-691x461.jpg\" alt=\"Journey to the Heart-HeartReef-Whitsundays\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69537154_501873727027608_3491458905404157616_n-691x461.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/69537154_501873727027608_3491458905404157616_n-1048x699.jpg 1048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-407085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/ashleighbridget/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003E@ashleighbridget\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen nature itself creates a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/25/visit-heart-reef/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Eheart shaped reef\u003C/a\u003E for your viewing and snorkelling pleasure, it’s hard to argue. One of the most unusual experiences in the Whitsundays – and the world – Heart Reef will woo you in an instant. Sure, you could take a simple heli tour over the reef. Or you could whizz your way to the new world-first pontoon at Heart Reef for the day. Go on, treat yourself.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EExclusive to guests of Hamilton Island, the state-of-the-art split-level pontoon is built for day trips. Perfect for small groups up to six, you’ll heli your way Heart Reef Lagoon in true rockstar fashion. With light catering, snorkelling equipment and and a glass-bottomed boat tour all included, it’s easy to rationalise the almost $1k price tag.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch2\u003EJoin the Coral Sea Academy\u003C/h2\u003E\n\u003Cdiv id=\"attachment_42791\" style=\"width: 701px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"\u003E\u003Cimg aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-42791\" class=\"wp-image-42791 size-full\" title=\"Coral Spawning on the Great Barrier Reef cred The Great Barrier Reef FB\" src=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/coral-spawning-on-the-great-barrier-reef.jpg\" alt=\"Coral Spawning on the Great Barrier Reef | coral spawning\" width=\"691\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/coral-spawning-on-the-great-barrier-reef.jpg 691w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/coral-spawning-on-the-great-barrier-reef-300x200.jpg 300w, https://blog.queensland.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/coral-spawning-on-the-great-barrier-reef-335x223.jpg 335w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" /\u003E\u003Cp id=\"caption-attachment-42791\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003EPhoto by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.facebook.com/TheGreatBarrierReefAustralia/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003EThe Great Barrier Reef\u003C/a\u003E via FB\u003C/p\u003E\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EChampioning all things ocean-based sustainability, the Coral Sea Academy is a series of events and experiences made for wildlife warriors. Hosted by, and at Coral Sea Resort, the community workshops are just some of the \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://blog.queensland.com/2019/11/14/free-things-to-do-airlie-beach-whitsundays/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003Efree things to do in Airlie Beach\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ELearn about marine conservation, sustainability and better boating, while meeting other like-minded travellers and locals. The Coral Sea Academy is open to anyone interested in protecting the Great Barrier Reef and unique beauty of the Whitsundays.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Content",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"date":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1578420003000,"title":"Date",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"date_modified":{"dataType":"calendar","value":1580941500000,"title":"Date Modified",":type":"calendar","multiValue":false},"excerpt":{"dataType":"string","value":"\u003Cp\u003EIf the Whitsundays seems like a one trick, beach holiday pony, this will make for interesting reading.\u003C/p\u003E\n","title":"Excerpt",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"slug":{"dataType":"string","value":"surprising-whitsundays-holidays","title":"Slug",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"featured_image":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/surprisng-ways-to-do-the-whitsundays.jpg","title":"Featured Image",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false},"post_thumbnail":{"dataType":"string","value":"/content/dam/teq/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/surprisng-ways-to-do-the-whitsundays.jpg","title":"Post Thumbnail",":type":"text/plain","multiValue":false}},"elementsOrder":["global_id","status","URL","author_first_name","author_last_name","author_name","author_URL","author_avatar_URL","author_profile_URL","title","content","date","date_modified","excerpt","slug","featured_image","post_thumbnail"],":type":"teq/components/contentfragment","model":"teq/models/blog"},"editorial_hero_banne":{"title":"Beyond the beach: unique things to do in The Whitsundays","layoutVariation":"standardWidth","tag":{"colour":"#ff4eff","text":"List"},"breadcrumbItems":[{"active":false,"title":"Home","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/home"},{"active":false,"title":"The Whitsundays","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays"},{"active":true,"title":"Unique things to do Whitsundays","url":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/unique-things-to-do-whitsundays"}],"gallery":{"mediaCollection":[{"mediaType":"image","mediaProps":{"fileFormat":"","sku":"","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/editorial-hero-banner/2020_WYS_WhitsundayParadiseExplorer_Indigenous_ReubenNutt_142699.jpg","alt":"Ngaro Indigenous Cultural Tour Whitsundays Paradise Explorer | The Whitsundays","title":null,"link":null,"mobileSrc":"","attribution":null,"quality":60},"mediaPropsSlide":null}]},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-hero-banner"},"editorialauthor":{"name":"Danielle\t Reckless","resourcePath":"/content/teq/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/unique-things-to-do-whitsundays/jcr:content/root/responsivegrid/editorialauthor","publishedDateISO":"2020-05-08T12:31:01.740Z","image":{"src":"/home/users/s/sFtW-IQZu3K6kGRtkpU5/profile.profile.image","alt":"Danielle\t Reckless"},":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorialauthor"},"editorial_description":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EDon’t let first impressions fool you into thinking The Whitsundays is only white-sand beaches to laze on. Sure, this paradisical destination offers a relaxing beach escape unlike any other, but there's so many unique things to do in The Whitsundays. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWant to find get-back-to-nature feels on a private island? How about a luxe resort that takes you beneath the surface? Or a tour that gives you insight into the region's Indigenous cultures and traditions? \u003Cspan\u003EFrom the new to quintessential, here are some of the most surprising ways to \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/experiences/islands/9-jaw-dropping-whitsundays-island-experiences\" title=\"best whitsunday island experiences\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\"\u003Eexperience The Whitsundays\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EEscape to a private island\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","readMoreHeight":0,"richText":true,":type":"teq/components/editorial/editorial-description"},"imagef5c6b917-ce71-4e4b-9acf-8b3ad43d19e9":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WYS_CampIsland_Islands_KristaEppelstun_141477.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WYS_CampIsland_Islands_KristaEppelstun_141477.jpg","alt":"Watching the sunset Camp Island | unique things to do Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/unique-things-to-do-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagef5c6b917-ce71-4e4b-9acf-8b3ad43d19e9.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1722495164095/2019-wys-campisland-islands-kristaeppelstun-141477.jpeg","uuid":"afecf978-5499-4228-9d00-6d4d5866334a","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"text4efe41fa-69e9-44e9-ac81-9ad18b42d482":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWith 74 islands in the Whitsundays archipelago, it's little wonder that a few have flown under the radar. And one of them is available to rent all to yourself.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWelcome to \u003Ca title=\"Camp Island Lodge Whitsundays\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5cd397d3e185f95a79d47bb8-camp-island-lodge\" target=\"_self\"\u003ECamp Island\u003C/a\u003E, your very own private island in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. The second most northerly island in The Whitsundays, up to eight guests will have Cape Upstart National Park, abundant coral reefs, thriving marine life and secluded beaches as the backdrop to an unforgettable island getaway.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHosts Broc and Dave will meet you on arrival at Elliot River and transfer you to the island, where you'll settle into four private bungalows – each with their own ensuite – as well as the option for catering or full chef service throughout your stay. You can do as much or as little as you like, and that's the beauty of it. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA little closer to Airlie Beach lies 100% solar powered \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5b0d28a5c96a142a0cc3e521-elysian-retreat\" title=\"Elysian Retreat Whitsundays\"\u003EElysian Retreat\u003C/a\u003E on Long Island - another favourite \u003Ca title=\"Queensland eco resorts\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/queensland-eco-resorts\" target=\"_self\"\u003EQueensland eco resort\u003C/a\u003E. Book a romantic getaway for two, or gather a group and rent out the entire resort: either way you'll be treated to nourishing meals, daily yoga classes, reef activities and some of the best sunsets of your life, served up poolside. \u003Cbr\u003E\r\n\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003E\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: normal;\"\u003E\u003Cb\u003EDrink cocktails in General Douglas MacArthur’s WW2 vessel\u003C/b\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image1bcaf76c-e50c-4d06-ae1b-f740790e27a8":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2021_WYS_FreedomShores_Beaches_@freedomshoresaustralia.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2021_WYS_FreedomShores_Beaches_@freedomshoresaustralia.jpg","alt":"Freedom Shores Resort | unique things to do Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/unique-things-to-do-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image1bcaf76c-e50c-4d06-ae1b-f740790e27a8.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1722495164240/2021-wys-freedomshores-beaches--freedomshoresaustralia.jpeg","uuid":"d95f90c4-7885-46ca-94eb-a77d0475c54e","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/freedomshoresaustralia/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@freedomshoresaustralia\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text140357d1-627e-4a12-87af-6ddb09fba00a":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWant to sleep on a boat, on dry land? \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/p-5be8d872f688e2ab36a11bd6-freedom-shores\" title=\"Freedom Shores Resort Whitsundays\"\u003EFreedom Shores Resort\u003C/a\u003E offers something a little different for landlubbers, where sundowners are served atop General Douglas MacArthur’s WWII vessel, the \u003Ci\u003EShangri-La\u003C/i\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EJust 15 minutes north of Airlie Beach in Woodwark, the 10 boat rooms have been designed to replicate boats docked at the marina, made from the hulls of old ships.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe resort’s tavern, Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill, is a \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/airlie-beach-locals-guide\" title=\"Airlie Beach locals guide\"\u003Efirm favourite with the locals\u003C/a\u003E, offering a free shuttle service to and from Airlie Beach.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EMountain bike on South Molle Island\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image8767a8dd-f529-4239-b445-2e530c5ce2bd":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WYS_SouthMolleIsland_MountainBiking_Adventure_@whitsundaywatertaxitransfers.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2019_WYS_SouthMolleIsland_MountainBiking_Adventure_@whitsundaywatertaxitransfers.jpg","alt":"Mountain biking South Molle Island | unique things to do Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/unique-things-to-do-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image8767a8dd-f529-4239-b445-2e530c5ce2bd.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1722495164382/2019-wys-southmolleisland-mountainbiking-adventure--whitsundaywatertaxitransfers.jpeg","uuid":"f15b2c1a-9a71-4fdb-b460-8128be1905f6","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/whitsundaywatertaxitransfers/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@whitsundaywatertaxitransfers\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text1c906fd1-d2a6-4886-bb73-c100a557df33":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhile the sparkling sea is hard to resist, there are plenty of unique things to do in The Whitsundays that don’t require being in the water. Gear up and head to \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destination-information/p-56b25d582cbcbe7073ad6994-south-molle-island\" title=\"South Molle Island Whitsundays\"\u003ESouth Molle Island\u003C/a\u003E where 14km of mountain bike trails provide the perfect way to discover the grasslands, eucalypt forests and rainforests covering the island.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EHeart-rate goes the same way as the steep climbs: up. But you’re rewarded with epic views across the famous Whitsunday Islands and fringing reefs once you reach the summit.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWoah Adventures can help you plan your self-discovery or guided tour with island transfers, or BYO bike and head over with Whitsunday Water Taxi Transfers from $25 per bike. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EExplore the Living Reef\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagecf3d3b76-cfc7-4492-85fe-647d55433de6":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_DaydreamIslandResort_LivingReef_Islands_@daydreamislandresort.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_DaydreamIslandResort_LivingReef_Islands_@daydreamislandresort.jpg","alt":"Living Reef Daydream Island Resort | unique things to do Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/unique-things-to-do-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagecf3d3b76-cfc7-4492-85fe-647d55433de6.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1722495164538/2020-wys-daydreamislandresort-livingreef-islands--daydreamislandresort.jpeg","uuid":"11ec1f70-c9bd-417b-8286-086a8f8f160f","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/daydreamislandresort/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@daydreamislandresort\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text5ed2dd70-2a90-4ab3-8a2a-aeb38ffe21c2":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe centrepiece of \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/plan-your-holiday/accommodation/dreamy-daydream-island\" title=\"Daydream Island Resort\"\u003EDaydream Island Resort\u003C/a\u003E, the Living Reef wraps 200m around the central resort building. But it’s not just the structure that impresses. The kaleidoscopic marine beauty of the Great Barrier Reef is on full display, all without stepping foot in the ocean.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFeed baby stingrays with resident marine biologists and snorkel among 100 species of fish, coral, starfish, sea cucumbers and crabs sans boat. If you’d prefer to stay dry, signature restaurant, Graze, looks into the Living Reef, along with an underwater observatory which even hosts yoga classes.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EHave a pedal-powered progressive dinner\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image3e058810-0831-4d14-a8da-9bd0b9d221c0":{"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 | unique things to do Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/unique-things-to-do-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image3e058810-0831-4d14-a8da-9bd0b9d221c0.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1722495164696/2021-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"},"text665bb849-80c1-464a-b9bf-20d41722ad65":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EForget about a designated driver on your night out: join a posse of peddlers for a progressive dinner with a difference around Airlie Beach. Just Tuk’n Around will pick you up in their bright yellow pedicabs for a two-hour food tour visiting some of the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/food-and-drink/restaurants-and-cafes/dining-spots-airlie-beach-whitsundays\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255,255,255);\" title=\"best restaurants Airlie Beach \"\u003Ebest restaurants\u003C/a\u003E in town. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EWaterslide off your own private yacht\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"image89b5fe36-94a5-48d8-8273-765c3939eb8d":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_AlaniYachtCharter_BoatingAndCanoe","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_AlaniYachtCharter_BoatingAndCanoe","alt":"Alani yacht charter | Unique things to do the Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/unique-things-to-do-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/image89b5fe36-94a5-48d8-8273-765c3939eb8d.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1722495164836/2020-wys-alaniyachtcharter-boatingandcanoe.jpeg","uuid":"dfba4e5e-4100-4b1b-aa0d-e9b06f8a3d04","lazyEnabled":false,":type":"teq/components/image"},"textaba272df-9012-4e42-9d1f-e8b23ad155d6":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EWhen you have your own yacht, you can do pretty much whatever you want. That’s the view of the owners of \u003Ca title=\"Alani Whitsundays\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/au/en/things-to-do/tours/p-5e60964c149e866707115463-alani-whitsundays\" target=\"_self\"\u003EAlani\u003C/a\u003E, a luxury 82’ Sunseeker, which comes complete with a giant inflatable slide.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUp for charters from Hamilton Island, you can head out for a few days of sailing around the \u003Ca target=\"_self\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/whitsunday-islands\" title=\"Whitsundays Islands\"\u003EWhitsunday Islands\u003C/a\u003E, or just grab a bunch of friends for an epic day adventure on the high seas. Throw in some stand-up paddleboards, jet-skis and a private DJ and voila: a party in the middle of paradise that you'll be reminiscing over for years. \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EBecome an underwater art critic\u003C/h2\u003E\r\n","richText":true,":type":"teq/components/text"},"imagebe0ed336-8344-4f37-a260-720c60df9e67":{"componentName":"teq/components/image","src":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_UnderwaterArt_DivingSnorkelling_@gretsea.jpg","fileReference":"/content/dam/teq/consumer/global/images/destinations/the-whitsundays/blog-imges/2020_WYS_UnderwaterArt_DivingSnorkelling_@gretsea.jpg","alt":"Underwater Art Whitsundays Reef Recovery and Public Art Project | unique things to do Whitsundays","srcUriTemplate":"https://www.queensland.com/sg/en/places-to-see/destinations/the-whitsundays/unique-things-to-do-whitsundays/_jcr_content/root/responsivegrid/imagebe0ed336-8344-4f37-a260-720c60df9e67.coreimg{.width}.jpeg/1722495164977/2020-wys-underwaterart-divingsnorkelling--gretsea.jpeg","uuid":"89dce75e-2097-4b91-9d3c-555880e2c901","lazyEnabled":false,"title":"Photo by \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://www.instagram.com/gretsea/\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003E@gretsea\u003C/a\u003E",":type":"teq/components/image"},"text411cb553-b12f-4196-9c2d-dc15f423cb49":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EStep aside, Louvre. There’s a new – underwater – art gallery in town. Divers will be awestruck swimming through otherworldly sculptures dotted along the seafloor in accessible locations throughout the islands.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPart of Reef Ecologic’s \u003Ca title=\"Underwater marine sculptures Whitsundays\" href=\"https://www.queensland.com/things-to-do/attractions/p-5d365cf32dc4b5cd6bedf477-underwater-marine-sculptures\" target=\"_self\"\u003EWhitsundays Reef Recovery and Public Art Project\u003C/a\u003E, it’s one of the most unique things to do in The Whitsundays. 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