Can You Walk From Whitehaven Beach To Hill Inlet Lookout?
Yes! It is a short and relatively easy walk from Whitehaven Beach to Hill Inlet Lookout on Whitsunday Island. Hill Inlet Lookout is not to be missed during your time in the Whitsundays, as the views of the iconic swirling sands are unparalleled.
Here is a quick guide to finding Hill Inlet Lookout, walking along the track, and visiting Whitehaven Beach.
Can You Walk From Whitehaven Beach To Hill Inlet Lookout?
You can walk to Hill Inlet Lookout from either North Whitehaven Beach or Tongue Bay. Both places are located on Whitsunday Island and are commonly visited by boat tours and private charters in the Whitsundays.
Walking to Hill Inlet Lookout from Tongue Bay
From Tongue Bay, on the northern side of Whitsunday Island, it is a short 250-metre walk to Whitehaven Beach along the Beach Track. In the middle of this pathway is a track junction, where visitors can choose to veer off to the 700-metre Hill Inlet Track.
Tongue Bay is the most common starting point for boat tours, as the waters here are deep and accessible for a wide range of boats and yachts. Your boat will moor in the bay and then shuttle passengers to Whitsunday Island on a tender.
Walking to Hill Inlet Lookout from North Whitehaven
Similarly, you can also walk to the Hill Inlet Track from North Whitehaven Beach. Though most tours will drop you off at Tongue Bay, some tours may bring you to North Whitehaven Beach first. This includes the popular Ocean Rafting tours, which are light and have easy access to the shallow waters around Hill Inlet.
From North Whitehaven, just follow the Beach Track and you'll easily find the fork that leads to the Hill Inlet Track.
About Hill Inlet Lookout
The bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout is relatively easy and suitable for all ages, with a combination of professionally maintained boardwalk and gravel pathways leading through lush native vegetation.
With signs along the pathways, visitors can learn about the unique and sacred lifestyle of the Ngaro People, the Traditional Owners, and their past, present, and future connection and care of the land and sea.
Hill Inlet is best viewed on low tide, as the breathtaking fusion of colours emerge as the tide shifts! Depending on the tide your tour guide will either take you to Hill Inlet or Whitehaven Beach first, to ensure you experience the sparkling mosaic of shifting silica sands and turquoise lagoons at its very best.
Hill Inlet Lookout boasts three separate viewing platforms that all ensure panoramic views of the ever-swirling waters.
What tours visit both Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet?
Visiting the Whitsundays without walking along the luminous silica sands and crystal-clear azure lagoons of one of the world’s best beaches should be a crime! Rest assured, the majority of Whitsundays tours visit both Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet - be sure to ask our local team of experts for a tour recommendation if you’re unsure!
Experience the beauty of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet!
Overnight Tours
Explore all of the crown jewels and hidden gems of the tropical Whitsunday Islands on a fun-filled and unforgettable overnight tour - the best way to immerse yourself in the tropical island lifestyle! All overnight tours visit the world-renowned sandy shorelines of Whitehaven Beach and the remarkable panoramic sights of Hill Inlet!
Whether you're searching for a romantic catamaran experience, a jam-packed social experience, or an intimate private charter experience, there is certainly an overnight tour for every occasion and group!
Sailing Day Tours
Short for time in the stunning Whitsundays? A sailing day tour will give you a perfect taste of the Whitsundays gems! Breathe in the salty ocean breeze as your experienced crew hoists the mainsail and you glide seamlessly around the island archipelago to reach Whitsunday Island!
Fill your day lazing on Whitehaven Beach, wandering to the secluded Bettys Beach, and grabbing the perfect holiday photo for everyone back home from Hill Inlet Lookout - followed by snorkelling amongst exotic fringing reefs! Perfect for those dreaming of adventure and blissful downtime, sailing day tours are a must-try.
Fast-Boat Day Tours
Spend ample time at Whitehaven Beach, and brush shoulders with exotic marine species and colourful corals amongst the Whitsundays inner fringing reefs in a jam-packed day tour! Perfect for the whole family, the majority of fast-boat tours include a guided tour to Hill Inlet Lookout!
If you’re short on time in the Whitsundays, don’t worry, there is an abundance of day tours that jet to Whitehaven! Choose from day tours that include additional snorkelling time, a visit to both North and South Whitehaven, or fast authentic sailing! Perfect for those dreaming of a fun-filled day of adventure, a day tour is a budget-friendly way to explore the Whitsundays.
