Airlie Beach Local Knowledge
- Activities (8)
- Must do/see (1)
- What to do (1)
- Getting there (1)
Activities
Sail to Blue Pearl Bay, the site of some of Queenslands most spectacular fringing reef. Snorkel or SCUBA dive amongst beautiful coral and thousands of tropical fish just metres from the beach. After exploring the bay, you are welcomed back on board the boat for a buffet lunch.
Oz Adventure Sailing offers classic sailing vessels and Tall ships for a sensational value for money 3 day/2 night cruise in the
Whitsundays. Taking in the very best the Whitsundays have to offer.
Nothing matches the feeling of standing on a square rigger with the wind in your face and the smell of salt in the air as you watch the huge red sails billowing aloft. The itinerary is flexible and unhurried setting aside lots of time for strolling secluded beaches, snorkeling, and beach barbecues.
Introductory sailing course over 3 days and 2 nights while you explore the beautiful Whitsunday islands aboard our quality cruiser racer “Eureka II” This is a fun practical course to introduce participants to the overall running of a yacht. Course is suitable for beginners
Catering for a maximum of 40 guests, our 35 metre expedition style cruise ship is the ultimate in small ship luxury cruising. This cruise allows the opportunity to explore the remote areas of
the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands in complete comfort.
Whitehaven is one of the worlds most famous beaches. Sail from Shute Harbour to this spectacular 5km
pure white silica sand beach. Enjoy a picnic lunch served under the shade of the trees while you bake on the
beach. Then why not go for a swim in the crystal clear waters of the Whitsundays.
This 20 minute scenic helicopter flight will give you ideal photo and video opportunities over the stunning Whitsundays. You'll experience breathtaking views of the coral fringed Whitsunday Islands, the lush rain forests and the world famous white sands and sparkling seas of Whitehaven Beach.
Considered to be one of the most beautiful yachts ever built in Australia Windjammer caters for a maximum of 8 guests. This is an intimate sailing holiday with an emphasis on good food, relaxation, personalised service
Must do/see
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Airlie BeachTHE WHITSUNDAYS is a general term applied to a group of 74 islands which form a protective barrier offshore from the mainland village of AIRLIE BEACH. Sheltered in turn by the Great Barrier Reef the islands commonly have fringeing coral reefs & small sheltered beaches. Combined with a 10-15 knot onshore breeze this creates our world renown sparkling blue, SAFE, sailing & cruising waters. The HINTERLAND includes sugar-cane & cattle properties, plus the Conway National Park & State Forest, which contains one of the world's oldest Tropical RAINFORESTS, and is home to some unique flora & fauna, PLUS the Proserpine River WETLANDS- Home of the infamous saltwater CROCODILE. Half & full-day eco-tours available, some self-drive tours, with National Park bush & rainforest walking tracks now including a 3 day Great Walks of Australia through the State Forest & National Park. |
What to do
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AIRLIE BEACHGATE WAY TO THE BARRIER REEF AND WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS Airlie Beach is fast becoming Australia's Trendiest Beach, Boating, Nightlife Holiday destination. Silimar to a topography of French Mediterranean Coast Line and Vibrant as Noosa without the high rises and traffic of Hastings street . Airlie Beach caters to the Family , Backpacker, Boaty, Fisherman, upmarket Restaurant goers and the party night club set. Plenty of Hiking and bush walks in the local Conway Ranges within walking distance of Airlie Beach. In summary a holiday destination that caters for all tastes ...old and young. |
Getting there
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Airlie BeachHow to get here? You can Drive, Fly, Sail, Bus it or Train it, about the only way you can not get here is by Direct International Flight... but that might just change in the future. Driving - Airlie Beach is located about 20 Km's east of Proserpine which is located on Bruce Highway 1094 km's north of Brisbane or 614 km's south of Cairns. Flying - Both Virgin Blue and Jet Star fly into the Whitsunday Coast Airport (About 35 minutes from Airlie Beach). Bus it - If you really want to, then contact any of the leading bus companies as they all pick up and drop off daily in Airlie Beach Train it - The 'New' Tilt Train, which runs from Brisbane to Proserpine, is a new and different way to travel to the Whitsunday’s. Climate Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday’s enjoys a subtropical climate and is located approximately on the same latitude as Rio De Janeiro, Mauritius, Tahiti and New Caledonia. If you like cold weather then DON'T come to the Whitsunday’s! The Whitsunday’s has arguably the best climate in Australia. When its 40 degrees in Melbourne during Summer, we have a beautiful 30 degree day (30 degrees is about the average temperature for Summer), without the over bearing humidity you find further north. When winter comes around and the heaters and woolly jumpers come out down south, Airlie Beach is enjoying PERFECT winters days, with an average winter temperature of approximately 23 degrees. |