Destination Info

Queensland, Australia

The town of Airlie Beach is the ideal location to stay in order to experience what the entire Whitsunday region has to offer. Being the focal point of activity on the mainland and the gateway to The Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach is the perfect place to enjoy a holiday in paradise. With Airlie Beach being positioned on a picturesque peninsula that reaches out into the Whitsunday waters, the town is an ideal base for a huge array of holiday enjoyment on the mainland, islands and in the surrounding Whitsunday waters. Popular activities in the Airlie Beach area include: Sailing the islands, day trips to the great barrier reef, scenic flights over Whitehaven Beach, skydiving, diving and snorkelling, crocodile safaris, and that's just to name a few! Airlie Beach is not only a perfect holiday destination due to its vast array of activities, but also accommodates many of the essential services for travellers to the region. There are a variety of dining options, ranging from fast foods outlets to superior restaurants and entertainment is easy to find as there are a number of bars, pubs and clubs all located within close proximity of each other. Also, in and around Airlie Beach there is a huge amount of accommodation to suit every budget. Places range from stylish resort hotels overlooking the crystal clear Whitsunday waters, to family caravan parks and backpacker lodgings. Other facilities in the town of Airlie Beach include a selection of interesting shops and boutiques, banks, information services, a stinger-free swimming lagoon and boardwalks through landscaped parklands.