AIRLIE BEACH
Airlie Beach is the jumping off point for the enchanting Whitsunday Islands, but the lively little tourist town is a genuine destination in itself. A word of warning... one of the Cairns Unlimited team (who shall remain nameless) got 'lost' in Airlie Beach some years ago. He arrived on a Saturday, and left on a Saturday, and has never been able to figure out whether he spent two weeks there... or three!
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Airlie Beach Lagoon, the gate to the Whitsundays, in Tropical North Queensland.With the Conway National Park and Conway State Forest as a backdrop and the spectacular Whitsunday Islands at its front door, it's no wonder Airlie Beach is so popular. It's a major destination for backpackers following the east coast trail, as well as for yachtsmen sailing the tranquil waters of the Great Barrier Reef. It's an attractive little town - only a few blocks long - with pleasant parkland and two beautiful marinas. The town has been thoughtfully developed with tasteful low rise resorts that blend in with the surrounds rather than dominate them.

The beach itself is small, but the local council has compensated for that with the construction of a 4,300 square metre lagoon, holding 4.5 million litres of salt water. That's about the size of about six full-size Olympic swimming pools, set in four hectares of shady botanic gardens, with a children's pool, barbecues, picnic shelters, toilets, showers, and parking. Supervision is undertaken by lifeguards from the Royal Life Saving Society of Queensland, who are in attendance from 7:00am to 9:00pm, seven days per week. Dedicated security staff patrol the site from 9:00pm to 5:00am, seven days per week. The lagoon provides a 'stinger free' swimming environment all year round.

Airlie Beach is colourful and cosmopolitan, yet maintains a relaxed and inviting village atmosphere. Life revolves around the beach, lagoon and marina by day, and the restaurants, bars and clubs by night. You wouldn't imagine it but Shute Harbour - 11 kilometres down the road - is one of Queensland's busiest ports, filled with yachts, cruisers, water taxis, ferries, and fishermen. On the other side of town, the Abel Point Marina is capable of hosting over 200 vessels, from small leisure craft to 40 metre super yachts.

1,100 kilometres north of Brisbane and 640 kilometres south of Cairns, Airlie Beach is truly an adventure destination, with superb diving, snorkelling and sailing right on the doorstep, in the pristine Whitsunday Islands. Visitors can take scenic flights, skydive, jet skiing, parasailing, jet boating, kite surfing, ocean rafting, waterskiing, tube riding, surf kayaking... or even enjoy the thrills of 'looping-the-loop' in a vintage aerobatic bi-plane.

... and at the end of the day, the nightlife in Airlie Beach provides something for everyone, from typical Aussie pubs to sports bars, rowdy backpackers bars and nightclubs.

Every Saturday the foreshore parkland turns into a bustling market with stalls selling fresh fruit and veges, local arts and crafts and all manner of goods under the shade of coconut palms, with views across Pioneer Bay and the Whitsunday Passage.

ATTRACTIONS AND THINGS TO DO - AIRLIE BEACH

Islandive offers different possibilities, including a luxury sailing catamaran for those interested in sailing the Whitsunday Islands, in Tropical North Queensland. Islandive offers different possibilities, including a luxury sailing catamaran for those interested in sailing the Whitsunday Islands, in Tropical North Queensland.ISLANDIVE
3 Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4946 4167 / Mobile 0408 339 998

www.islandive.com

Four vessels to choose with three dive vessels and one luxury sailing catamaran. Sail around the spectacular Whitsunday Islands and see where lush rainforest meets crystal clear waters. Experience the wonders of abundant marine life and visit the breath taking Whitehaven Beach. Dine on fine local cuisine and meet some new friends. Enjoy the worlds best scenery in comfort and style.. Each of Whitsundays boats have unique features and you can choose your tour based on age group, style, budget or time...

Oz Adventure Sailing, on the Whitsundays, offers guests different possibilities to enjoy their holidays in Tropical North Queensland.OZ ADVENTURE SAILING
Level 2/293 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach (MAP)
Phone: (07) 4940 2000 / Fax: (07) 4948 2352
Tollfree 1300 653 100

www.ozsailing.com.au

Oz Adventure Sailing offers you the opportunity to explore both above and below the protected tropical waters of the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. As Australia's number one crewed yacht charter company, Oz Adventure Sailing offers you the ability to charter a sailing boat that suits not only your time schedule and your budget but also your personal sailing desires. Whether you are looking for the ease of a by the cabin charter on a racing yacht, cruising yacht, Tallship or a luxury yacht Oz Adventure Sailing can cater for all your sailing holiday desires!

Whitsunday Rent a Yacht provides rentals of sailing yachts, scenic tours and more so you can discover the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands, in Tropical North Queensland.Whitsunday Rent a Yacht provides rentals of sailing yachts, scenic tours and more so you can discover the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands, in Tropical North Queensland.WHITSUNDAY RENT A YACHT
6 Bay Terrace, Shute Harbour (MAP)
Phone (07) 4946 9232 / Fax (07) 4946 9512
Tollfree 1800 075 000 or 1800 075 111

www.rentayacht.com.au

Cruise your cares away!

Imagine the fun and freedom, on a "skipper yourself" boating holiday, as you cruise through tropical Whitsunday Islands. Whitsunday Rent A Yacht, the biggest bareboat operator in the area, have coordinated fun family holidays, romantic getaways & group adventure trips for 25 years. Choose from 40 sailing yachts, motor cruisers and catamarans from 28ft to 50ft (2 to 12 berth). There's a vessel to suit every taste, every budget. All are fully equipped for your maximum comfort and pleasure. No boat licence required.
* Approx. 3 hour area and boat briefing
* Fully equipped vessel
* Professional backup advice, via radio, whilst on charter
* Departure Shute Harbour. Or Hamilton Island (fee applies)
* Free overnight mooring Shute Harbour if required

Travel through the stunning Whitsunday Islands and onto the outer Great Barrier Reef with Cruise Whitsundays.Cruise Whitsundays' spacious pontoon features the largest and most spectacular underwater viewing chamber in the Whitsundays, a choice of areas to relax and an awesome range of activities.CRUISE WHITSUNDAYS
Shingley Drive, Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4946 4662 / Fax (07) 4946 4382

www.cruisewhitsundays.com

Experience the ultimate reef trip!

Cruise on board ‘Seaflight’ the Whitsundays premier day cruise vessel with its spacious, air-conditioned lounges, bar and external viewing decks. Travel through the stunning Whitsunday Islands and onto the outer Great Barrier Reef site pristine Knuckle Reef Lagoon.

Here you will spend time on Queensland’s most innovative reef pontoon – the only reef pontoon in Australia with a giant waterslide! The spacious pontoon features the largest and most spectacular underwater viewing chamber in the region, a choice of areas to relax and an awesome range of activities.

Well protected and boasting its own ecosystem, Knuckle Reef has a higher concentration and greater diversity of live coral than any other commercial site in Queensland. Nowhere will you experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef better than here at Knuckle Reef Lagoon.

Camira Sailing Adventure offers high speed sailing through the spectacular Whitsunday Islands, in Tropical North Queensland.Camira is one of the world's fastest catamarans and it's waiting for you in the gorgeous Whitsundays, in Tropical North Queensland.CAMIRA SAILING ADVENTURE
Shingley Drive, Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4946 4662 / Fax (07) 4946 4382

www.cruisewhitsundays.com

85ft of awesome fun!

Experience the thrill of high speed sailing through the spectacular Whitsunday Islands and explore Famous Whitehaven Beach. ‘Camira’ is a world first with her sleek lines, spacious deck areas and mind-blowing performance – she is one of the worlds fastest catamarans capable of sailing at speeds up to 30 knots!

On this full day adventure, you’ll enjoy swimming, snorkelling, beautiful beaches and bays, an all you can eat BBQ lunch plus exhilarating sailing – altogether an awesome day out on the water. This is a fully inclusive trip. All activities including snorkelling, with all gear provided (conditions permitting) are included. Morning, and afternoon tea, a delicious BBQ lunch and all refreshments are included whilst on board. This is not just a cruise but an awesome experience.

Ocean Rafting in the Whitsunday Islands, includes a visit to famous Whitehaven Beach.OCEAN RAFTING
Airlie Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4946 6848

www.oceanrafting.com

The Whitsundays... three days in one!

The fastest tour around the Whitsunday Islands includes exploring Whitehaven Beach, snorkelling pristine reefs and tropical island guided walks. The focus of Ocean Rafting is on adventure, participation, education, and the natural environment. A complement of only 25 guests and 2 crew on each vessel allows personal service, from courtesy bus pick up in the morning, individual snorkel lessons, and guided National Park walking trails. 70% of the boats are under shade providing comfort from our tropical sun.

With a choice of tours, and generous discounts for children, Ocean Rafting is exciting, different and fun!

Join Air Whitsunday on one of their scenic flights and discover pristine Whitehaven Beach or enjoy a panoramic view of the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.AIR WHITSUNDAY
Whitsunday Airport, Airlie Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4946 9111 / Fax (07) 4946 9100

www.airwhitsunday.com.au

Experience the wonder of the Whitsundays!

Air Whitsunday offer a wide range of scenic flights over the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Some of Air Whitsunday scenic flight tours also offer snorkelling inside Hardy Reef and this is what makes Air Whitsunday's tours unique. Hardy Reef is a convenient location for both the first time snorkeller and the more experienced, thanks to the coral lagoon it creates.

Along with their snorkelling tours to the reef, Air Whitsunday also provide day trips to island resorts, picnics at Whitehaven Beach, scenic flights with the added bonus of a water landing and with the Whitsundays being so well known for its yachting compatibility, what could be more romantic than being picked up from your yacht by seaplane for any of their amazing scenic flights tours.

Join Reef Jet for a Whitsunday Island and Whitehaven Beach discovery tour.Whether you are a certified diver, a first timer or a snorkeller, Reef Jet offers you the trip of a life time on the Great Barrier Reef.REEF JET
Airlie Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4946 5366 / Fax (07) 4946 6033

www.reefjet.com.au

Less time to travel, more time to play!

Reefjet has been operating in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park for more than 20 years so they are the "experts" with all the experience required to make your day not a good one but a GREAT ONE !

Experience the thrill of seeing first hand the reef and its vast array of colours, enjoy it all at your own pace under their team's expert supervision. Try scuba diving for the very first time with Reef Jet's friendly and very experienced dive team. Enjoy the trip of a lifetime to one of the world‘s best beaches, Whitehaven Beach. Take a leisurely stroll along six kilometres of beautiful white silica sand, swim in the crystal clear waters, join in the beach games, or just relax and enjoy the beauty of the spectacular surrounds. And during the months July - September let Reef Jet show you the humpback whales.

MANTARAY CHARTERS
Cannonvale, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 4321 / Fax (07) 4946 6890
Mantaray Charters visit the beautiful Whitsunday Islands from Airlie Beach. Go diving and snorkelling at the best destinations the islands have to offer. You spend up to three hours at Whitehaven Beach and up to two hours at Mantaray Bay.


NATURAL SITES
CONWAY NATIONAL PARK
Conway National Park, located between Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour, covers an area of 22,500 hectares, including the largest area of lowland tropical rainforest in Queensland. The vegetation found in Conway National Park is very similar to that found in the Whitsunday Islands. The park is home to some very good walking, picnic spots, fishing and wildlife viewing. Conway National Park is of high biological significance. Twenty-three species of animals who inhabit this park are significant nationally and internationally, six species are rare or threatened and three are known only from this area. Camping is permitted in the area.

CONWAY STATE FOREST
Offering unique attractions to keen naturalists, Conway State Forest provides a constant refuge for up to 20 rainforest plant species that can only be found in the Whitsunday region. There are four campgrounds in Conway State Forest where camping is permitted but they are only accessible on foot. Remember to obtain a camping permit before. Fees apply.

For more information about these National Parks and others around Tropical North Queensland, please visit our NATIONAL PARKS page.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

GREAT WHITE SHARK AND WHALE EXPO
13 Waterson Road, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 6928
This fantastic expo, run by famous and controversial VIC HISLOP features different white sharks and whales. However, the jewel of the show is a preserved Great White Shark, over 1,800 kilograms. Visitors can also enjoy educational movies and exhibits about whales and sharks.

TOURS
Airlie Beach is a fantastic destination in Tropical North Queensland. Visitors can enjoy different tours and activities, including snorkelling in the Great Barrier Reef.A Whitsundays sailing trip is virtually mandatory on everyone's itinerary, including backpackers, not least because it's a beautiful and extremely affordable activity. Dozens of companies operate out of Airlie Beach. Day trips generally visit a couple of islands and Whitehaven Beach (on Whitsunday Island) and include lunch and snorkelling. Options range from fast rafts and island-hoppers to a leisurely sail on a ketch or catamaran. For a comprehensive list of all the cruises available in the region, have a look at our CRUISING TOURS page.

Scuba diving or snorkelling is another of the activities anybody spending their holidays in Airlie Beach is compelled to do. The number of diving companies is increasing every day, you only have to decide which one offers what you are looking for and GO AHEAD!!! Find more about snorkeling and scuba diving trips on our SCUBA DIVING AND SNORKELLING TRIPS page.

Also, there are a number of operators that offer whale watching tours between July and September. It is during these months when the whales give birth and, although their food supply (krill) is in Antartica, they come to these warm waters so the babies can survive. Seeing these whales is an unforgettable experience. The larger adults can be up to fifteen metres long, can weight around 45 tonnes, with pectoral fins of ten metres. Can you imagine what it would be like finding yourself surrounded by this gigantic mammals? Despite their massive size, Humpback whales tend to be very gentle and very curious about humans, so it is not unusual for them to approach the vessel and spend some time playing around.... 'showing off', in other words!

And the ultimate way to discover the beautiful area around Airlie Beach and the magnificent Whitsunday Islands is by renting your own boat or yacht and skippering it yourself. Have a look at our BOAT HIRE page to see all the boats available in Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands.

DIVE TIME
PO Box 194, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4948 1211 / Mobile 0419 372 480
Divetime is a specialized day trip operation dedicated to your enjoyment of all the snorkelling and diving experiences of the Whitsundays. They depart on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday to visti Bait Reef and do several dive spots such as the Stepping Stones (2-3 dives).

TANDEM SKYDIVE
PO Box 1152, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 9115 / Fax (07) 4946 9833
A Tandem Skydive is not to be missed during a visit to the Whitsundays. With such stunning views it has to be one of the best locations in the world to experience the most exhilarating feelings of tandem skydiving.

WHITSUNDAY JETSKI HIRE AND WATERSPORTS
Coral Sea Resort, 25 Ocean View Avenue, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4948 0000
Whitsunday Jetski Hire and Watersports offers a unique and exciting holiday thrill right in the heart of Airlie Beach. Parasail or rent jet skiis in Airlie Beach.

MARKETS
The Airlie Markets are held every Saturday at the Laguna Quays. Stalls sell fresh fruit and vegetables, local arts and crafts and a vast array of other goods. And all under the comforting shadow of coconut palms. The Airlie Beach Markets are a great place to experience the culture of the islands and the perfect spot to find the right souvenir among the many hundreds of locally made craft items on offer.


EVENTS
Airlie Beach is a haven for those looking to have a good time. Apart from all the tours and attractions available, the events that take place in the town are many.

WIN TELEVISION AIRLIE BEACH FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
You will be delighted by the delicacies chefs from the restaurants of Airlie Beach will prepare for you. From gourmet delights to an extensive range of Australina wines, chefs from the finest restaurants in the area are here to make sure that you experience the incredible food the different regions have to offer as well as try, and purchase, the best wines of all the Australians regions.

AIRLIE BEACH RACE WEEK
Formerly known as Hog's Breath Race Week, the Airlie Beach Race Week is an annual yacht racing regatta in which Yachts from all over Australia and overseas compete for seven days on Pioneer Bay in the Whitsunday Islands. The regatta draws approximately 150 yachts and has grown to being the largest annual sailing event on the Queensland coastline.

OCEANIC WHITSUNDAY BOAT AND LEISURE SHOW
Showcasing the Marine Industry, the Oceanic Boat and Leisure Show offers visitors a wide variety of exhibits, including power boats, luxury yachts and trialable tinnies. Anyone interested will have the opportunity to visit the 50 metre Hoecker, where exhibitors will be showing everything from refrigeration and luxury holidays to marine electronics.

Everybody will have fun as entertainment will be provided during the weekend. Make your way to Airlie Beach for the show and learn how to catch a barramundi, enjoy a delicious and tasty barbecue, join in any of the competition and much more.

TROPICAL PEAKS RACE
A weekend full of fun combining sailing and running with the beautiful Whitsundays in the background. The Tropical Peaks Race involves four runs and four sailing legs: Airlie Beach, Long Island, Hamilton Island and South Molle Island. If you are a runner you are not required to sail and viceversa, but it is mandatory that running is done in pairs.

WHITSUNDAY FUN RACE
With more than 200 yachts of all kinds competing, the Whitsundays Fun Races is now a major event on the social calendar. Airlie Beach welcomes many overseas visitors every year who come to the town not only for the race but also for the many other activities that will take place during the weekend.

For more details about these events and others that are taking place in North Queensland, please visit our NORTH QUEENSLAND'S EVENT CALENDAR.


ACCOMMODATION - AIRLIE BEACH

Airlie Beach is one of the most popular destinations in Tropical North Queensland, and has a great supply of accommodation. Holiday accommodation in Airlie Beach varies from luxury resorts and self contained apartment complexes to affordable motels and home style bed and breakfast accommodation, not to mention a selection of caravan parks and campgrounds, with some offering self contained villas, and modern ensuite cabins. Airlie Beach has long been a favourite destination among backpackers as well, and there are no less than half a dozen backpackers hostels to choose from. If it's family friendly accommodation you're looking for, or budget accommodation while you enjoy the Whitsundays, Airlie Beach has something for everyone. Please visit our AIRLIE BEACH ACCOMMODATION section, or use the buttons in the right hand column to choose your style of Airlie Beach accommodation.


DINING - AIRLIE BEACH

MANGROVE JACK'S
Airlie Beach Hotel
Cnr The Esplanade and Coconut Grove, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 6233
Winner of the Queensland Hotels Association award for excellence "best café bistro", Mangrove Jacks offers a wide variety of café style meals and our famous "wood fired" pizzas.

DÈJÁ VU
Waters Edge Resort, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 5665 4450
One of the most popular Airlie Beach restaurants. Dèjá Vu offers a long Italian set meal on Sundays that it's a must. Bookings are essential.

KC'S BAR & GRILL
Airlie Court Holiday Units
382 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 6320
Airlie Beach restaurant popular with locals. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Live music after around 9:30pm.

BOLZ COSMOPOLITAN CAFÉ
7 Beach Plaza, The Esplanade, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 7755
Classy little restaurant serving pasta, pizza and more.

ARMADA LOUNGE BAR & RESTAURANT
Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4948 1600 / Fax (07) 4948 1622
One of the trendiest bars in Airlie Beach, Armada is a meeting place for locals and tourist alike. Its cocktails are a must.

SHIPWRECKED SEAFOOD BAR & GRILL
Roundabout Building
Corner Shute Harbour Road & The Esplanade, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 6713
Shirwrecked Seafood offers sumptious seafood, grills and other delicacies at very reasonable prices. Tropical seafood is at its finest at this Airlie Beach restaurant and they also have an extensive wine list of some of the magnificent Australian wines. Excellent service.

CAPERS
Airlie Beach Hotel
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove, Airlie Beach Phone (07) 4964 1999 / Fax (07) 4964 1988
Relaxing outdoor dining, great water views, ocean fresh seafood, delicious steaks, good coffee, mouth-watering cakes and desserts and fantastic friendly service. The beachfront position enables guests to enjoy the refreshing sea breezes whilst dining for breakfast, lunch or dinner seven days a week.

CACTUS JACK
Airlie Beach Hotel
Corner The Esplanade and Coconut Grove, Airlie Beach Phone (07) 4964 1800 / Fax (07) 4964 1883
Delicious Mexican food surrounded by memorabilia and artifacts that have created what can only be described as a unique and lasting experience.

WHITSUNDAY SAILING CLUB
Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 6138 / Fax (07) 4946 7573
The bistro offers a delectable menu at club prices. Coffee, tea, cakes and snacks available all day. Saturday - meals from the bistro at half price (bookings recommended). Wednesday carvery. Friday - roast nights.

VERANDAH WHITSUNDAY
303 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach Phone (07) 4946 4001 / Fax (07) 4946 4930
Verandah Whitsunday is a leading restaurant in Airlie catering for the visitors and locals that choose to enjoy fine food and wine of international standard in this lovely tropical location.

CLIPPER RESTAURANT
Coral Sea Resort
25 Oceanview Avenue, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4964 1310 / Fax (07) 4946 6516
The Clipper Restaurant offers al fresco dining all day. From breakfast through to dinner and specializing in local seafood, the poolside location offers unrestricted ocean views.

AIRLIE THAI
Beach Plaza, The Esplanade, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 4683
Beautiful Chinese cuisine at very reasonable prices. Magnificent views from the balcony at sunset.

FISH D'VINE
Shop 2, The Esplanade, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4948 0088
Fresh fish and beautiful seafood dishes. You select your own fish from a display. Great value.

CHATZ BAR AND BRASSERIE
390 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 7223

HOGS BREATH CAFE
261 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 7894 / Fax (07) 4946 5675
A very wide menu to suit everybody's taste. All bookings must be confirmed by phone.

MAGNUM'S BAR AND GRILL
Magnums Airlie Beach
366 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 6266 / Fax (07 )4964 1120

PANACHE ON THE BEACH
263 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 6337
Alfresco dining with beautiful views of the beach and the Airlie Beach Lagoon. Delicious Italian/Mediterranean Cuisine.

ARLIE'S FISH CAFE
Coral Sea Resort
25 Oceanview Avenue, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4964 1310 / Fax (07) 4946 6516
Two restaurants in one: Airlie Fish Café for casual seafood dishes and Jetty Restaurant for tasty a-la-carte dining.

COLONIAL PALMS
1 Hermitage Drive, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 7166
Delicious cuisine at very affordable prices. A wide wine menu.

EXTREME BEAN
346 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4948 2283
Open 7 days for Dine-in or Take away. Breakfast, Lunch & Light snacks.

VILLAGE CAFÉ
366 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Mobile 0439 877 898 / Fax (07) 4946 5318
Village Cafe aims to provide “lifestyle dinning” by serving excellent food, coffee, juices and smoothies throughout the day, their service is always courteous and efficient, their food both excellent, consistent and value for money. Open 7 days for Dine-in or Take away. Breakfast, Lunch & Light snacks.

JAMAICA JOES
261 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 7622
Joe's Diner features authentic retro diner furniture and also serves classic diner food with a little help from Australian favourites. The atmosphere is something we are sure you will embrace, from the diner through to the lounge bar there is a casual tropical feel.

CAPUCCINOS CAFE
Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 5033

GETTING TO AIRLIE BEACH

Getting to Airlie Beach should be the least of your worries. The once quiet little town has become a popular East Coast destination, and is well serviced by all means of transport. Of course, from exciting Airlie Beach, there is no end to your choices for travelling the Whitsunday Islands... seaplane, helicopter, water taxi, charter boats and organized tours. Many of the developed islands are connected by regular scheduled ferry services, and those which are a little 'off the beaten track' can always be accessed by charter boat. Whether you're up for renting a yacht and skippering it yourself, or your idea of enjoying this natural wonderland is to just lie back and letting someone else do all the work, there's no excuse for staying on the mainland. For getting around the Whitsunday Islands, please visit our WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS page.

Cruise Whitsundays offers a fast, seamless and personalised island resort transfer service from both Hamilton Island and Whitsunday Coast (Proserpine) Airports.Cruise Whitsundays services all Airlie Beach properties as well as Daydream and South Molle Island Resorts.CRUISE WHITSUNDAYS
Shingley Drive, Abel Point Marina, Airlie Beach
Phone (07) 4946 4662 / Fax (07) 4946 4382

www.cruisewhitsundays.com

Purpose built vessels and personalized service!

You're on holiday so you want to be getting to your resort as quickly and as easily as possible. That's what we've designed with our seamless service from both airports.

Cruise Whitsundays provides a service connecting Hamilton Island Airport to Daydream Island Resort & Spa, Long Island, South Molle Island and all Airlie Beach properties. Cruise Whitsundays also operates a convenient connecting service from Whitsundays Coast Airport (Proserpine) through to Daydream Island, Long Island and South Molle. Cruise Whitsundays offers you the most extensive network of island resort connections in the Whitsundays.

Air Whitsunday offer connections between the Whitsunday Coast airport, in Proserpine, and Hamilton Island airport and any of your Whitsunday Islands destinations.Air Whitsunday provide tranfers between some of the most important airports of Tropical North Queensland, including Cairns, Townsville, Airlie Beach and most of the Whitsunday Islands.AIR WHITSUNDAY
Whitsunday Airport, Airlie Beach (MAP)
Phone (07) 4946 9111 / Fax (07) 4946 9100

www.airwhitsunday.com.au

Experience the wonder of the Whitsundays!

Air Whitsunday are able to connect with all Qantas, Jetstar and Virgin flights entering or departing both Whitsunday Coast airport and Hamilton Island airport. With Air Whitsunday you will connect quickly to your island destination without wasting time... The aircraft are "amphibious" allowing them to land on runways and water.

Transfers are available to / from Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Coast Airport, Whitsunday Airport, Hayman Island, Long Island, Club Med Lindeman Island and Brampton Island. Transfer prices are per aircraft, one way. Air Whitsunday can also transfer you straight from your domestic flight to your chartered yacht or vice versa.

Cairns Unlimited offers you the best deals on Cairns car rentals.Of course if you've got a desire for the freedom and flexibility that can only be had at the wheels of your own vehicle, please visit our CAR HIRE page. We may be called Cairns Unlimited, but we can get you a great deal on a rental car or campervan anywhere! Simply fill out our obligation free enquiry form, and we will get back to you - usually the next working day - with the best deal on a vehicle to suit your needs.
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Virgin Blue offers discount flights to Proserpine, very close to Airlie Beach.Check Jetstar for discount flights to Proserpine and from there you can easily get to Airlie Beach.Virgin Blue and Jetstar both fly to nearby Proserpine, and also to Hamilton Island from most state capitals and major centres. Prices vary according to demand. A taxi from Proserpine to Airlie Beach will cost approximately $50, as per December 07, but as you will see below, there are other transport options available.
Please note that Proserpine airport is referred to as 'Whitsunday Coast' airport.

Airlie Beach is included in the Brisbane to Cairns Greyhound bus route. Although the Bruce Highway passes by 20 kilometres inland, Airlie Beach is included in the regular Brisbane to Cairns Greyhound bus route, with up to five departures every day. A Greyhound 'bus pass' will give you the flexibilty to stop off at interesting destinations along the way.

With Oz Experience you will find getting to Airlie Beach very easy.Airlie Beach is one of the essential stops on all of the Oz Experience East Coast routes. Oz Experience has a range of passes and itineraries around the country.

The Tilt Train stops in Proserpine, close to Airlie Beach, in Tropical North Queensland.The Sunlander Train stops in Proserpine, close to Airlie Beach, in Tropical North Queensland.The Queenslander Train stops in Proserpine, close to Airlie Beach, in Tropical North Queensland.The nearest centre serviced by Queensland Rail is Proserpine, about 30 kilometres away, but Queensland Rail provides a 'Trainlink' bus connection to Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour for an extra $10 on the price of your ticket.

Airlie Beach taxi serviceAirlie Beach has a 24 hour local taxi service, with a taxi rank in the centre of town. Phone tollfree on 131 008.
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FANTASEA CRUISES
Phone (07) 4946 5111
Fantasea Cruises runs a connection service from Shute Harbour to a number of the more popular islands, including Daydream, Lindeman, Hamilton and Long Island. See the individual islands pages in our WHITSUNDAYS ISLANDS section

WHITSUNDAY SHUTTLE
Phone (07) 4948 1515
If arriving at Whitsunday Coast Airport in Proserpine, Whitsunday Shuttle provide a coach connection to Airlie Beach.

WHITSUNDAY TRANSIT
Phone (07) 4946 1800
Whitsunday Transit coaches has frequent connecting services between Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour, and also to Proserpine's Whitsunday Coast Airport and Proserpine Railway Station.

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The crystal clear lagoon in central Airlie Beach.


EMERGENCY SERVICES

In case of emergency only, dial 000. In all other cases, phone the local service :

Ambulance 131 233
Hospital (07) 4945 0400 (Proserpine)
Fire Brigade (07) 4946 1128
Police (07) 4946 6445 (Cannonvale)


Relaxing at Airlie Beach, with views out to the Whitsunday Islands.