Daydream Island Resort and Living Reef

Explore Group Australia

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Highlights

  • Sail to Whitehaven Beach and Chalkies Beach, enjoying morning tea and lunch while anchored in stunning surroundings.
  • Snorkel the vibrant marine life of the Whitsundays, exploring selected moorings tailored to daily weather conditions.
  • Experience breathtaking views at Hill Inlet, walking along the silica sands and turquoise waters of Whitehaven Beach.
  • Unwind on a sunset sail, sipping bubbles while taking in the spectacular sunset over the Whitsunday Islands.
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Explore Group Australia is a marine-based tourism operator that prides itself on offering unique experiences in amazing places. Operating from Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach in Australia, Explore Group offers a variety of experiences including snorkelling, sightseeing and sailing.

Explore Group delivers once in a lifetime experiences to their customers every day.

22°C Partly cloudy
3.8 / 5 18 Google reviews

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Sail and Snorkel - Whitehaven and Chalkies Beach

Sail and Snorkel – Whitehaven and Chalkies Beach

This full day cruise incorporates two separate destinations; Whitehaven Beach for relaxing and Chalkies Beach for snorkelling.

Includes morning tea afternoon tea and lunch on board whilst anchored at one of the destinations. There is also a fully stocked bar on board to enjoy a glass of wine or cold beer over lunch or while sailing home.

Includes high quality snorkelling gear; wetsuits/stinger suits and flotation jackets (if required).

Explore Hill Inlet - Half Day

Explore Hill Inlet – Half Day

A half-day cruise taking you the entire stretch of Whitehaven Beach. You’ll disembark at Tongue Bay, our access point to Hill Inlet. See the white silica sand and turquoise shades blend seamlessly together to create breathtaking views.

Take a guided bushwalk to Hill Inlet. 20 minutes each way taken at a leisurely pace. Heading back to the beach you can relax, explore, take a swim and enjoy the crystal clear waters.

Includes morning or afternoon tea.

Cruise departs daily at either 8am or 12:30pm depending on tides

Sunset Sail Whitsunday Islands

Sunset Sail Whitsunday Islands

A relaxing sunset sail aboard On the Edge. Unwind with a glass of bubbles or wine and some light nibbles as you enjoy the spectacular sunset over the Whitsunday Islands.

Includes approximately one and a half hours sailing off Hamilton Island, informative commentary on the Whitsunday Islands and selected alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and nibbles.

Snorkel the Whitsundays - Half Day

Snorkel the Whitsundays – Half Day

Jump into the warm Whitsunday waters and discover the amazing sea life below the surface. Experience a half-day snorkeling adventure taking you to selected moorings within the Whitsundays. The best snorkel locations will be selected on the day depending on the weather and tide conditions, including Luncheon Bay and Manta Ray on Hook Island.

Morning or afternoon tea is provided pending time of cruise.

Includes high quality Mares Diving and Snorkelling gear; wetsuits/stinger suits and flotation jackets (if required).

Cruise departs daily at either 8am or 12:30pm depending on tides

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef - Full Day Tour ex Hamilton Island

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef – Full Day Tour ex Hamilton Island

Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling adventure taking you to selected moorings around Bait Reef – the closest of the outer reef locations.

The full day tour visits two locations within Bait Reef with a minimum of 3.5 hours is spent on location.

The reef is accessed by our premium brand new custom designed dive / snorkel vessel with air conditioning, lounge style seating, and showers onboard. There is a full beam swim platform which makes entering and exiting the water a comfortable and easy experience.

To keep you energised all day, a delicious buffet style lunch is provided on board, as well as morning and afternoon tea.

Includes high quality Mares Diving and Snorkeling gear; wetsuits/stinger suits and flotation jackets (if required).

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef - Full Day Tour ex Shute Harbour (Airlie Beach)

Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef – Full Day Tour ex Shute Harbour (Airlie Beach)

Experience a full-day Great Barrier Reef snorkeling adventure taking you to selected moorings around Bait Reef – the closest of the outer reef locations. Departing at 7.15am am and returning 5.15pm, the full day tour visits two locations within Bait Reef. A minimum of 3.5 hours is spent on location. The reef is accessed by our premium brand new custom designed dive / snorkel vessel, Island Explorer. She has two levels of air conditioned luxury, lounge style seating, a partially shaded deck and fresh water hot and cold showers on-board. There is a full beam swim platform which makes entering and exiting the water a comfortable and easy experience. To keep you energized all day, a delicious buffet style lunch is provided on board, as well as morning and afternoon tea. Includes high quality Mares Diving and Snorkeling gear; wetsuits/stinger suits and flotation jackets (if required).

Explore Dinner Cruise

Explore Dinner Cruise

SIt back and relax with your welcome drink as you cruise through the Whitsunday Islands to a secluded bay. While at anchor, you’ll be treated to a delicious buffet dinner served onboard before your leisurely cruise back to Hamilton Island under a starlit Whitsundays sky.

Island Explorer - Semi-sub

Island Explorer – Semi-sub

Take in the magic of the Whitsunday Islands from above and below the surface in our semi-sub.

Cruise past neighbouring islands including Dent, Henning and Plum Pudding. Keep an eye out for turtles and a variety of other marine wildlife, including migrating humpback whales during the winter months.

Dive the Great Barrier Reef - Full Day Tour ex Hamilton Island

Dive the Great Barrier Reef – Full Day Tour ex Hamilton Island

The Great Barrier Reef is home to a remarkable variety of marine life, plants and animals including sharks, rays, turtles and fish as well as corals and seaweeds.

Experience this amazing destination with our unique full day diving adventure taking you to Bait Reef – an intermediate to advanced dive site. We take smaller groups to this secluded dive spot and provide a guided dive experience.

Departing Hamilton Island the reef is accessed by our premium, purpose built dive and snorkel vessel, with has two levels of air conditioned luxury, lounge style seating, a partially shaded deck and showers onboard. There is a full beam swim platform which allows you to enter and exit the water with ease.

Enjoy a fresh and healthy selection of refreshments throughout the day including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

Accreditations

  • Climate Action Business Certified by Ecotourism Australia
  • ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
  • Professional Association of Diving Instructors
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC

Memberships

  • Australian Outdoor Industry
  • Australian Tourism Export Council
  • Queensland Tourism Industry Council
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation

Activities

  • Boating
  • Sailing
  • Snorkelling
  • Swimming

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