Airlie Beach

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Airlie Beach

Australia · Resort town

Airlie Beach is the lively base camp for the Whitsundays, where travelers gather before sailing among the islands and out to the Great Barrier Reef. Its busy marina fronts a relaxed tropical town, and the 32 hotels on offer range from apartment stays to resort properties like the Coral Sea Marina Resort.

Known for: Beaches · Nature · Outdoors · Relaxation

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Featured hotels

Whitsunday Reflections

4.0

25 Horizons Way Airlie Beach

(617 reviews)

Peninsula Airlie Beach

4.0

144 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach

(239 reviews)

The Boathouse Apartments

4.0

33 Port Dr

(299 reviews)

Martinique Whitsunday Resort

4.0

18 Golden Orchid Dr Airlie Beach

(288 reviews)

Sea Star Apartments Whitsundays

4.0

2 Nara Ave

(215 reviews)

Coral Sea Marina Resort

4.0

25 Ocean View Ave Airlie Beach

(1,222 reviews)

Magnums Airlie Beach – Adults only

3.0

370 Shute Harbour Rd Airlie Beach

(572 reviews)

Club Wyndham Airlie Beach

4.0

9A Hermitage Dr Airlie Beach

(501 reviews)

Colonial Palms Motor Inn

3.0

2 Hermitage Dr Airlie Beach

(395 reviews)

At Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments

4.0

440 Shute Harbour Rd Airlie Beach

(1,352 reviews)

Whitsunday on The Beach

3.0

269 Shute Harbour Rd Airlie Beach

(120 reviews)

Airlie Beach Hotel

4.0

16 The Esplanade Airlie Beach

(2,262 reviews)

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Hotel tips for you

Steep Hill Access: Many apartments sit on a steep hill above town, so plan for a tiring walk back up or budget for short taxi rides.
Apartment Amenities: Self-contained apartments with full kitchens are common, making it easy to cook meals and enjoy balcony views.
Harbour Views: Guests consistently praise the sea and marina views from rooms and balconies, so ask for a higher floor if possible.
Housekeeping Frequency: Some apartment-style stays provide limited housekeeping, so check whether daily cleaning and amenity refills are included.
Resort Dining Costs: On-site restaurant and bar prices at resort properties tend to run high, so consider nearby options for meals.

Top viewpoints

Cedar Creek Falls

Cedar Creek QLD 4800, Australia

(1,497 reviews)

Viper Whitsunday | Iconic Whitsunday Adventures

Meeting Point B, Coral Sea Marin North, Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia

(1,071 reviews)

Whitsunday Islands National Park

Whitsundays QLD 4802, Australia

(886 reviews)

Island Connections Whitsundays

296 Whitsunday Dr, Shute Harbour QLD 4802, Australia

(737 reviews)

Boathaven Beach

Port of Airlie, The Beacons, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia

(674 reviews)

Wings Sailing Charters Whitsundays

Coral Sea Marina Northern End Meeting Point B, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia

(522 reviews)

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When to visit

October

27° / 21°

7 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

November

28° / 23°

11 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

28° / 24°

15 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryWarmest month

29° / 24°

19 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

FebruaryRainiest month

28° / 24°

20 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

March

28° / 24°

18 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

26° / 22°

18 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

May

24° / 20°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

June

22° / 18°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JulyColdest month

22° / 17°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

August

23° / 17°

7 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

September

24° / 19°

6 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

When to visit

Things to do

1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

1h 30m

(856 reviews)

From $241

Snorkel & Whitehaven Beach Eco Cruise, Lunch | From Airlie Beach

8 hr

(1,111 reviews)

From $141

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

7 hr

(5,011 reviews)

From $177

Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

2h 30m

(3,538 reviews)

From $92

Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

10 hr

(496 reviews)

From $184

Whisper Cruises - One-Hour Turtle Spotting Bay Cruise

60 min

(117 reviews)

From $49

Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

70 min

(363 reviews)

From $70

Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

30 min

(310 reviews)

From $70

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure

10 hr

(602 reviews)

From $234

Lady Enid Sunset Sail Airlie Beach - Adults Only

2 hr

(50 reviews)

From $75

Airlie Beach Jet Ski Safari (1 Hour)

60 min

(272 reviews)

From $140

Airlie Beach: Small Group Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour

4 hr

(84 reviews)

From $103

Things to do

Ready-to-go itineraries

2-Day Airlie Beach Highlights

2 days

Weekend in Airlie Beach

3 days

5-Day Airlie Beach Deep Dive

5 days

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Frequently asked questions about Airlie Beach

Where should I stay in Airlie Beach?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Airlie Beach:

Whitsunday Reflections★ 4.8 · 617 reviews
Peninsula Airlie Beach★ 4.7 · 239 reviews
The Boathouse Apartments★ 4.5 · 299 reviews
Martinique Whitsunday Resort★ 4.4 · 288 reviews
Sea Star Apartments Whitsundays★ 4.4 · 215 reviews
Coral Sea Marina Resort★ 4.3 · 1,222 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Airlie Beach?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Airlie Beach:

1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight★ 4.8 · 856 reviews · From $241
Snorkel & Whitehaven Beach Eco Cruise, Lunch | From Airlie Beach★ 4.9 · 1,111 reviews · From $141
Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout★ 4.9 · 5,011 reviews · From $177
Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour★ 4.9 · 3,538 reviews · From $92
Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

What day trips can I take from Airlie Beach?

Full-day trips that start in Airlie Beach:

Snorkel & Whitehaven Beach Eco Cruise, Lunch | From Airlie Beach★ 4.9 · 1,111 reviews · 8 hr · From $141
Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout★ 4.9 · 5,011 reviews · 7 hr · From $177
Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands★ 4.6 · 496 reviews · 10 hr · From $184
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure★ 4.2 · 602 reviews · 10 hr · From $234
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

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Top viewpoints

Cedar Creek Falls

Cedar Creek QLD 4800, Australia

(1,497 reviews)

Viper Whitsunday | Iconic Whitsunday Adventures

Meeting Point B, Coral Sea Marin North, Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia

(1,071 reviews)

Whitsunday Islands National Park

Whitsundays QLD 4802, Australia

(886 reviews)

Island Connections Whitsundays

296 Whitsunday Dr, Shute Harbour QLD 4802, Australia

(737 reviews)

Boathaven Beach

Port of Airlie, The Beacons, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia

(674 reviews)

Wings Sailing Charters Whitsundays

Coral Sea Marina Northern End Meeting Point B, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia

(522 reviews)

Things to do

1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

1h 30m

(856 reviews)

From $241

Snorkel & Whitehaven Beach Eco Cruise, Lunch | From Airlie Beach

8 hr

(1,111 reviews)

From $141

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

7 hr

(5,011 reviews)

From $177

Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour

2h 30m

(3,538 reviews)

From $92

Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

10 hr

(496 reviews)

From $184

Whisper Cruises - One-Hour Turtle Spotting Bay Cruise

60 min

(117 reviews)

From $49

Airlie Beach Glass Bottom Boat Tour

70 min

(363 reviews)

From $70

Airlie Beach Jet Boat Thrill Ride

30 min

(310 reviews)

From $70

Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure

10 hr

(602 reviews)

From $234

Lady Enid Sunset Sail Airlie Beach - Adults Only

2 hr

(50 reviews)

From $75

Airlie Beach Jet Ski Safari (1 Hour)

60 min

(272 reviews)

From $140

Airlie Beach: Small Group Half Day Hinterland Sightseeing Tour

4 hr

(84 reviews)

From $103

Frequently asked questions about Airlie Beach

Where should I stay in Airlie Beach?

These are some of the best-reviewed hotels in Airlie Beach:

Whitsunday Reflections★ 4.8 · 617 reviews
Peninsula Airlie Beach★ 4.7 · 239 reviews
The Boathouse Apartments★ 4.5 · 299 reviews
Martinique Whitsunday Resort★ 4.4 · 288 reviews
Sea Star Apartments Whitsundays★ 4.4 · 215 reviews
Coral Sea Marina Resort★ 4.3 · 1,222 reviews

What are the best tours and activities in Airlie Beach?

Popular, well-reviewed experiences you can book in Airlie Beach:

1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight★ 4.8 · 856 reviews · From $241
Snorkel & Whitehaven Beach Eco Cruise, Lunch | From Airlie Beach★ 4.9 · 1,111 reviews · From $141
Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout★ 4.9 · 5,011 reviews · From $177
Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour★ 4.9 · 3,538 reviews · From $92
Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands

What day trips can I take from Airlie Beach?

Full-day trips that start in Airlie Beach:

Snorkel & Whitehaven Beach Eco Cruise, Lunch | From Airlie Beach★ 4.9 · 1,111 reviews · 8 hr · From $141
Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout★ 4.9 · 5,011 reviews · 7 hr · From $177
Camira Sailing Adventure through Whitsunday Islands★ 4.6 · 496 reviews · 10 hr · From $184
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Adventure★ 4.2 · 602 reviews · 10 hr · From $234
Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Snorkeling Cruise

★ 4.6 · 496 reviews · From $184

★ 4.9 · 3,175 reviews · 8 hr · From $178

22°/ 22°

Clear sky

2:15 AM local time (UTC+10)

Check weather

When to visit

October

27° / 21°

7 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

November

28° / 23°

11 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

December

28° / 24°

15 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JanuaryWarmest month

29° / 24°

19 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

FebruaryRainiest month

28° / 24°

20 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

March

28° / 24°

18 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

April

26° / 22°

18 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

May

24° / 20°

13 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Breezy

June

22° / 18°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

JulyColdest month

22° / 17°

8 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

August

23° / 17°

7 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild

September

24° / 19°

6 days of rain

Humid

Wind: Mild