Hello Backing Whitsundays 

 Summit Avenue, Airlie Beach, QL 4802, Australia

Hello Backing Whitsundays 

Airlie Beach, QL, Australia
19 ft
3

Spend the day with Hello Backing Whitsundays and let them show you what makes the fishing in Airlie Beach so memorable!

These waters are known for Barramundi, Coral Trout, Crab, Bluefin Trevally, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, and more – with any luck, it won't take long to hook into some. On these trips, you can expect to drift using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Nick also offers fly fishing.

Hello Backing Whitsundays welcomes kids aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 19' Sportsman center console that holds up to 3 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Hello Backing Whitsundays is just a click away. Rod hire is available for $100 extra all breakages must be paid for.

Spend the day with Hello Backing Whitsundays and let them show you what makes the fishing in Airlie Beach so memorable!

These waters are known for Barramundi, Coral Trout, Crab, Bluefin Trevally, Golden Trevally, Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, and more – with any luck, it won't take long to hook into some. On these trips, you can expect to drift using light or heavy tackle. Capt. Nick also offers fly fishing.

Hello Backing Whitsundays welcomes kids aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to ward off any mid-trip fatigue!

Your fishing machine for the day is a 19' Sportsman center console that holds up to 3 passengers. It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels.

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is show up ready for a good time! Some fish have special regulations, including when you can keep them. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

It's never a bad idea to bring sunglasses, and sunblock (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be food and some light snacks provided on board.

And that's it! Your fishing trip with Hello Backing Whitsundays is just a click away. Rod hire is available for $100 extra all breakages must be paid for.

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Trip availability and prices

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September 2026
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Full Day Trip
In high demand Last booked: 1 day ago
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Bonefish
Permit
Trevally (Giant)
Barramundi
+4
US $792
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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FAQs about Hello Backing Whitsundays

Hello Backing Whitsundays offers the following trip to customers:
  • AU $1,100 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Hello Backing Whitsundays, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Ice box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Hello Backing Whitsundays include:
  • Snacks
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
  • Lunch
Hello Backing Whitsundays offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Flats fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Hello Backing Whitsundays offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Hello Backing Whitsundays include:
  • Barramundi
  • Bonefish
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Coral Trout
  • Crab
  • Permit
  • Threadfin Salmon
  • Trevally (Bluefin)
  • Trevally (Giant)
  • Trevally (Golden)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)

Your captain

Nick Hello Backing
Nick Hello Backing

Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

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Member since June 2026

Capt. Nick is experienced in navigating the waters of Airlie Beach, Queensland and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Explore these waters teeming with Permit, Threadfin Salmon and Giant Trevally under Nick's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Nick Hello Backing
Nick Hello Backing
2026
member since
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response
Capt. Nick is experienced in navigating the waters of Airlie Beach, Queensland and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. Explore these waters teeming with Permit, Threadfin Salmon and Giant Trevally under Nick's expert guidance. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Barramundi
Barramundi
Bonefish
Bonefish
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Coral Trout
Coral Trout
Crab
Crab
Permit
Permit
Threadfin Salmon
Threadfin Salmon
Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Golden Trevally
Golden Trevally
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Barramundi
Barramundi
Bonefish
Bonefish
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Coral Trout
Coral Trout

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
19 ft
Year built
2026
Boat manufacturer
Sportsman
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Ice box
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Snacks
Drinks
Fishing license
Lunch

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Airlie Beach to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Bank transfer

What’s biting in Airlie Beach right now

BarramundiBarramundi
BonitoBonito
CobiaCobia
Trevally (Giant)Trevally (Giant)
Trevally (Golden)Trevally (Golden)
Tuna (Yellowfin)Tuna (Yellowfin)

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