THUNDERCAT WHITSUNDAYS 1 DAY TOUR

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Full Day ECO adventure in the Whitsundays

adventure with Australia’s BEST! 

THUNDERCAT is the 2021 GOLD Winner for Adventure Tourism & SILVER Winner for Major Tour & Transport Operator (March 2022) at the National  Australian Tourism Awards. The tour also won GOLD in 2018 and 2019 for best Major Tour and Transport Operator in Australia!

Thundercat offers the “Adventure of a lifetime” around the Whitsunday Islands in one day.

Feel peace of mind that you are travelling on a Climate Action Leading tour, Thundercat offers an exhilarating ride around the Whitsunday Islands all in one day.  The 2021 Australian GOLD award-winning tour visits the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet lookout and offers 2 snorkelling opportunities on the fringing Great Barrier Reef. Thundercat is one of the fastest catamarans in the Whitsundays and has been designed for stability and speed so it’s perfect for passengers who are concerned about seasickness.  The all-inclusive package departs from Airlie Beach and is suitable for families, couples and groups wanting to experience once in a lifetime moments. Thundercat is proud to be accredited as a Climate Action Leading tour. This is the highest level of ECO certification offered in Australia.

Depart from the award-winning Coral Sea Marina at 9am and travel to Tongue Bay for a once in a lifetime experience on Whitehaven Beach and a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout. Enjoy fresh homemade baking for morning tea, followed by a buffet lunch before heading to two snorkelling locations on the fringing Great Barrier Reef. Afternoon tea is provided before the journey back to Airlie Beach, arriving at approximately 5pm.

Tour Highlights: 

• Explore for 2 hours on the iconic Whitehaven Beach
• Enjoy a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout with a knowledgeable crew member
• Snorkel two different locations on the fringing Great Barrier Reef
• All-inclusive of lycra suit, snorkelling equipment and wetsuits (winter months)
• Value for money with an extended day, 9am-5pm.
• Travel with accredited Climate Action Leaders and don’t leave a footprint
• We are the elite guiding experience and are proud to be Australia’s only marine accredited Savannah Guide Enterprise.
• A local supplier with qualified chefs caters for lunch and snacks
• On-board toilet for passenger comfort
• Local bus transfers included
• BYO Alcohol (and we provide the esky and ice)
• Stable catamaran custom-built specifically for the Whitsundays! Perfect tour for those who may suffer from seasickness
• Australian owned, and family operated business for the past 10 years.
• 2018 and 2019 Gold winners for the best “Major Tour and Transport Operator” in Australia!
• 2021 Gold winner for the best “Adventure Tourism” Business in Australia!
• WHALES! Keep your eyes on the horizon for Humpback Whales – frequently seen between the months of June to September!

Departs: Coral Sea Marina 9:00am
Returns: Coral Sea Marina 5:00pm

Hill Inlet in the Whitsundays is a stunning inlet located at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. The tide shifts and the white sands blend together this creates the amazing swirling effect that's photographed 100's of times each day.

The award winning Whitehaven Beach is 7 km long and is famous for it's crystal clear waters and perfect 97% silica white sand. It’s also one of the most photographed beaches in the world. Whitehaven Beach is a must-see for all travellers to the area.

Mantaray Bay is one of the most popular snorkelling sites in the Whitsundays Islands. The bay is situated on the northern tip of Hook Island in the Whitsundays, has an array of underwater valleys, caves and an abundance of Marine Life.

Thundercat has a permit to snorkel at a beautiful location on the northeast side of Whitsunday Island : Stone Heaven . The bay offers beautiful coral gardens and marine life and is one of the quietest snorkelling sites in the Whitsundays

Thundercat is proud to depart from the award winning Coral Sea Marina Resort the first marina to attain the 5 Gold Anchor Global Marina Accreditation. The marina won Gold for Major Tourism Attraction at the 2017 QLD Tourism Awards. Enjoy the World Class facilities and “Stay. Play. Explore”