Airlie Beach, QLD © Tourism Whitsundays

3 days in Airlie Beach

Snorkel, dive, beach-hop, hike – Airlie Beach is a tropical holiday haven, not to mention being the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands.

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The must-do experiences

See the Great Barrier Reef from the air and the water
Discover secluded white-sand beaches
Get active in the hinterland rainforest

Day 1: Get your Airlie Beach bearings

Tropical weather, powdery beaches, fast-paced water and rainforest adventures – there’s a lot to love about Airlie Beach.

Day 2: Explore the coast and hinterland

After a day in Airlie Beach, discover the wonders of the coast and the lush, tropical hinterland, whether chasing waterfalls or hiking through rainforest.

Day 3: Discover the Whitsunday Islands

Part of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the Whitsunday Islands never fail to impress both above and below the water.

Aerial view looking towards Whitehaven Beach from Hill Inlet in the Whitsundays © Tourism and Events Queensland

Guide to the Whitsundays

Sailing through blue waters, snorkelling above gardens of coral and coastal views more beautiful than a postcard – it’s all waiting for you in the Whitsundays.

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