Introducing Airlie Beach
The gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, Airlie defies its relatively small size by humming constantly to the tune of a party somewhere. Days simmer with buzzing beer gardens before bubbling into jumping festivities in the glut of bars, clubs, pubs and cafés. Backpackers tripping into town to embark on the mandatory Whitsunday cruise make the most of it, but yachties and local holidaymakers also congregate here. All this activity takes place on the main drag, Shute Harbour Rd. Airlie boasts an excellent range of accommodation, and a glorious artificial lagoon, right on the foreshore.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: 14/15 Days East Coast Australia - Whitsundays, Fraser Island & Sydney
by frugaldugal 12 September 2011
Hi, I think your itinerary is just about perfect. Being an old Airlie Beach lad myself (lived there a few years), I would say wait till…
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14/15 Days East Coast Australia - Whitsundays, Fraser Island & Sydney
by treacle1611 11 September 2011
Hi, I was wondering if anyone could offer me any advice on the following itinerary I was thinking for the East Coast (I've never been…
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RE: whitsundays in 3 days
by libbyh 02 September 2011
Airlie Beach is probably a better option for you to stay if you don't like boats. There are plenty of single-day cruises where you don't…
