Airlie Beach Backpackers

Backpacker always make a point of visiting the number one destination in Queensland.... Airlie Beach! With all its many natural and manmade wonders to see and do as well as the fantastic nightlife that is always buzzing and wonderful atmosphere you simply cannot pass up the opportunity to visit this exciting destination in the Whitsundays.

Obviously the region is famous for its water sports but there's a fabulous choice of outdoor activities ranging from the sedate to extreme adventure. With the beautiful Conway National Park really close by, there are a number of excellent short walks and for more experienced bushwalkers, the newly completed Great Walk which takes approximately 3 days is something not to be missed!

Tour operators also run helicopter rides, kayak adventures, hang gliding adventures and jet skiing to name just a few activities. There really is so much to see and do while you are here that you will find it hard to fit it all in! There are luxurious day trips that you can do to the neighbouring islands, as well as sailing adventures, scuba diving and fishing charters to embark on. Whether you are looking to spend just the day on one of the islands or perhaps longer, the choice is yours and anything can be arranged!

Beaches Backpackers hostel accommodation is located in the heart of Airlie Beach, just across from the waterfront and Airlie Beach's man-made lagoon swimming pool - making year round swimming possible. Beaches' unique central position and popular bar and restaurant provides nightly entertainment and offers the best of Airlie's famous nightlife. The friendly team at Beaches are trained to give genuine advice and offer great deals on a range of sailing, diving adventures and day tour options. The hostel offers five and six share dormitory rooms, all with single beds and no bunks! Each room has an ensuite bathroom, television, mini-fridge, air conditioning and private balcony. In addition to the dormitory rooms, there are a number of double rooms also available. All rooms are serviced on a daily basis. At Beaches the guests can enjoy an extensive range of facilities including and on site internet centre, tour desk, bar and restaurant with nightly entertainment, tropical swimming pool, communal kitchen and lounge room, laundry and secure car park.

This small coastal town in the Whitsundays is the gateway to the famous Whitsunday Islands and the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The unspoiled beauty of these 74 tropical islands can be experienced through a range of activities such as sailing, scuba diving, and snorkelling - it's no wonder the Whitsundays is known as the greatest aquatic playground on earth! Other Whitsundays activities include skydiving, sea kayaking, parasailing, ocean rafting, croc-spotting, game fishing, helicopter and tiger moth joy flights, sunset cruises, reef sleeps and much more.

Anything is possible when you come to Airlie Beach! With over 100 trips leaving from the mainland each week to the nearby islands and the array of different attractions and activities that you can do, it is not hard to see why backpackers fall in love with Airlie Beach! So why not start planning your trip to this desirable destination and see why thousands of backpackers come here each year.