Airlie Beach holiday and tourist information

Airlie Beach on Queensland’s east coast will cater for every need and suit all budgets, for your next holiday. Airlie Beach is a holiday paradise lining the magnificent waterways and islands of the Whitsunday Coast. Captain James Cook named the Whitsunday Islands and passage when he sailed through the region on his first voyage of discovery. The scenic beauty of the region attracts many visitors and the local national parks and islands are a tourist paradise and the region is one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations. Hamilton Island, Daydream Island and Hayman Island lie offshore and Airlie beach is the tourism hub on the mainland from which most tourists and tours originate. There are some excellent day tours available to visit the Great Barrier Reef as well as many of the local islands and beaches. Airlie beach is the place to go if you are looking for a sailing holiday. Hundreds of different options exist. There are some magnificent maxi yachts offering day tours as well as many others offering two and three day options. You can also hire your own bareboat power or sailing charter yacht and do your own thing for as long as you like.

Airlie Beach can be accessed by air from all southern capitals. There are airports at Hamilton Island, Proserpine or Mackay which all service the region. All north and southbound coaches detour into Airlie Beach. The town has an amazing array of accommodation. The backpacker industry has its headquarters here as sailing in the region is one of the must do activities when visiting Australia. We recommend Beaches Backpackers which is ideally located in the middle of the main street.

There are a host of self contained apartment style resorts supplying quality accommodation in Airlie. Portside Resort, Watersedge Resort, The Pinnacles resort, Whitsunday Terraces, Whitsunday Vista Resort, Shingly Beach resort, Coral Cove resort and Boathaven Spa Resort will all satisfy the needs of the most fastidious tourist. Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands are a holiday makers paradise and one of the most important tourist destinations in Australia.

Your next holiday to Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia will be enhanced by selecting and booking your Airlie Beach holiday accommodation through this website.