The Whitsundays' front door
Airlie Beach is the lively mainland town that most Whitsundays trips run through. Compact and walkable, it strings along the waterfront with the marina at one end and an easy holiday energy throughout.
What to do in town
- The Airlie Beach Lagoon — a free, patrolled swimming lagoon on the foreshore, handy during stinger season.
- The boardwalk — a scenic walk linking the lagoon, beaches and marina.
- Coral Sea Marina — where most reef and island trips depart.
Your base for the islands
Most visitors use Airlie as a base and head out on day or multi-day trips to the islands, Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef.
Explore from Airlie Beach
Our Whitsundays and Airlie Beach tours head out to the islands and reef. Browse the options and pick your day on the water.