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Included: 

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• Daily breakfast, morning tea, lunch, afternoon snacks, dinner & dessert while on the charter.

• Tea, coffee, & filtered water (BYO alcohol & other beverages, )

• Yoga classes. We will also provide you with yoga mats.

• Experienced sailing crew that will not only boat you safely through the open waters of the reef, but will also explain to you the basic principles of sailing.

• Snorkelling equipment (mask, snorkel & suit).

• Comfy bed, pillow and bed linen.

• All Marine Park fees are included with your purchase.

• USB charging stations, sun and rain shades, hot showers for a quick rinse & mats to sleep on the deck if falling asleep to shooting stars and waking up with the light and warmth of the tropical sun is your thing.

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Fitness: 

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• This is a moderate-active trip involving short walks (3-6kms), swimming, snorkelling, & yoga.

• All the activities have been perfectly designed to adapt to all fitness levels, so you have no excuse not to participate! :P

• Yoga classes will be conducted at Beginners level - thus, no previous experience is required. 

 

Accomodation:

 

Accommodation on Broomstick is in dormitory style cabins/sections below deck. 

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Start & Finish location:

 

This unique adventure tour departs from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach @ 10:00 a.m. and returns on the last day at approximately 3:30 p.m. 

 

If you are arriving before to Airlie Beach or staying a bit longer after the trip, we are more than happy to provide you with recommendations on where to stay.

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What to Pack:

 

Considering that this trip is taking place in the islands and that we will be out at sea or at the beach, your biggest assets to pack will be, for sure, swimsuits and bikinis (what a life!). Add a pair of shorts, a couple of fresh shirts or tops and a sundress and you are sweet to go. Also, keep in mind that it can get quite windy when sailing, and also a bit chilly when the sun goes down. Therefore, we recommend bringing a cozy, warm sweater or jacket to keep you nice and warm in the evenings. 

 

Activewear should also be added to your ‘what to pack’ list, as you will need it for the Yoga lessons and the hiking days. We suggest a pair of biker shorts or leggings, a sports bra, sports shirt and running or hiking shoes.

 

In addition, we suggest bringing a quick dry towel, reef-friendly sunscreen, lip balm, sunglasses, hat, sandals/thongs, toiletries and any prescribed medicines. There are absolutely no shops once we get on the boat, so please make sure you pack important items or treats before arriving at the Marina.

 

*** Please note that we have VERY LIMITED space on the boat, so please be mindful about the size of your bag. We kindly ask you to only bring one bag each, around the size of a woolies / tote sized bag/small duffel. Please no large wheelie suitcases as they will not fit on the boat. If you have larger luggage, you can either leave it at one of the hostels in Airlie Beach or hire a storage service in Airlie Beach. 

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Drinks:

 

Broomstick is a BYO vessel - Yay! Party time! Well, maybe not party but a we do love a drink or two while watching the sunset =)

 

What this means, is that you are able to bring your own alcohol onto the boat. However, due to safety reasons, no glass containers are allowed. Please make sure that all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are put away in appropriate containers before boarding the boat. The boat also asks that we don't bring red wine as it stains the deck when spilled. 

 

Filtered drinking water is included throughout your tour. Please bring a water bottle and fill it up as many times as you need. It’s important to keep hydrated, especially when being exposed to the sun all day!

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Inexperienced Swimmers/Snorkellers:

If swimming is not your strength do not worry, we’ve got you covered! Broomstick is packed with plenty of swimming noodles and additional floatation equipment if you require. 

 

Following health and safety guidelines, we will conduct a risk assessment on every guest prior to entering the water. While in the water, we will have staff on look-out duty as well a small tender relatively close by in case of emergency. On the Whitsundays, most of the reefs we visit are right off the beaches, so it is pretty easy to make our way to the beach. 

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Large Luggage:

Large bags cannot be taken on-board.  You can store it at your hostel or hotel or alternatively there are storage facilities in Airlie Beach that you can hire. 

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Itinerary:

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Given that sailing is an activity that relies heavily on weather conditions, we cannot provide you with a set itinerary for this particular tour. Each day will be planned around the tides, winds and swells, as well as the group’s desires.

 

Below is an example of what we could offer and where we could go in one day. Please note that, no matter what the conditions are, we will still visit Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout and multiple snorkelling locations. Add in some hiking, bush-walking, yoga and, of course… loads of SAILING!

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• We will have a fun and dynamic Yoga lesson taught in a beautiful island location. 

• We will visit multiple snorkel sites. We will choose the best site and timings based on the weather and tides out of the following locations: Blue Pearl Bay – Cockatoo Point – Black Island – Langford Reef – Caves Cove – Butterfly Bay – Luncheon Bay – Manta Ray Bay – Mackerel Bay -Peters Bay – Saba Bay – Cateran Bay.

• Swim and snorkel in the OUTER REEF! (weather permitting). 

• Explore the North and South end of Whitehaven Beach, visiting two different lookouts: Hill Inlet Lookout and South Whitehaven Lookout.

• Bush-walks that range from 20 minutes to 3 hours from the following list: The Cairn, Whitsunday Island-Whitsunday Peak, Whitsunday Island – Border Island – Chance Bay to South Whitehaven, Whitsunday Island – Chalkie’s Lookout, Haslewood Island – Hill Inlet Lookout, Whitsunday Island – Nara Inlet Trail, Hook Island – Hayman Island Track – Passage Peak, Hamilton Island – South Molle Island.

• Enjoy the sunset in the most magical settings: – Langford Island Sand Spit – Scrubhen Beach, Hook Island – Chalkie’s Beach, Haslewood Island

• In the evenings, we will chill on deck with our crew and your new friends, have a few drinks, stargaze and then let the calm water gently rock you to sleep.​

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A gentle reminder that even though we plan each trip meticulously, collaborate with local guides, and manifest the very best vibes for you, our Wild Women leaders cannot control the weather.  But don't worry, no matter what the weather brings we'll have the best time and lots of adventures!