Airlie Beach Travel Forum

Hi guys

We live in Cairns and we were thinking of camping in Airlie for the period over Christmas, just a week. What is the humidity like, as Cairns is stinking hot over that time.

If someone who has been in both town can shed some light, that would be great.

Thanks
D

Hi there everyone...
I have booked a trip to Airlie beach over NYE 2009/2010, with my boyfriend and another couple and am wondering if anyone knows WHATS HAPPENING UP THERE over NYE & that period???
Also any ideas or names of some good clean, cheap, fun activities or tours in the area (Airlie/Islands/Reefs)???
Cheers!

Do you do short scenic flights out over the reef?

I was wondering if September was a good time to visit Airlie Beach. I'm worried it will be too cold to swim/snorkel, and my main reason for going is to see some of the Great Barrier Reef. Thanks!

I have 4 nights to spend on Airlie beach/ whitsundays and would like some advice on what to do about accomodation. Would it be better for me to book 4 nights accom in Airlie and do day tours out to the islands or are there good places to stay on the islands themselves? Also can anyone recommended any good tours of the islands? Thanks!

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Hi all

My partner and I recently booked our honeymoon in Airlie Beach for eary March next year. We were advised of the stinger season, but our travel agent failed ot mention the rainy - cyclone season. Can you please advise whether early march is a good time to travel to Airlie Beach? How rainy is it?

Hi Everyone,
I'm looking to book some accomodation for early December, for 6 nights and need a little help. I'm looking for somewhere self-contained (eg.kitchen/ette) within a level walking distance to the centre of Airlie Beach. I'm taking my mum up for her 70th birthday, so need a place with no steep walking involved etc.
I'm also a little worried about ending up near the construction site of the new marina, though I don't actually know where abouts it is.
So far, I've found a nice place right across from the waterfront at Cannonvale Beach that's $120 per night for 2 bedroom, ocean view.

Any comments/ideas for other places close by are welcome & much appreciated.
Betska

hi. im currently working in gladstone and i am planning a 3 week road trip back to melbourne in late december

i am considering driving up to airlie but i am wondering if this is worth it? as its a good 5-6 hours out of my way!

is late december a good time of year to go? a little worried about the wet season, stingers etc. i would mainly be going to explore the whitsundays

thanks for your help!

steve

Hi there,

Am travelling to Airlie beach in December. Was wondering what are the travel options from Townsville to Airlie Beach? Is renting a car the only way or is there some kind of a bus/ ferry service?

Thanks

so in feb are there usually heaps of tourists?

hi i am going to airlie beach in feb 09 from the 8th to the 15th and was just wondering what the weather is like and if its worth going?

Hi just wondering if anyone can tell me the best way to get from Airlie Beach to either Brisbane or the Gold Coast?

Hi there, where heading up to Airlie Beach for Newyears getting a few days before and leaving a few days later, can anyone recommend the best backpackers to stay at?, also is there events or festivals happening at this time.
Thankyou Scott

Can anyone suggest the cheapest way to get to Mackay airport from Airlie beach.
Thinking of using Greyhound,but don't know if bus stops at airport.

I'm going to Airlie Beach for a short stop over by myself next week - Is snorkelling the only thing to do there? Would appreciate any suggestions for activities and cool places to hook up with people while I'm there?

whats better Airlie beach or Townsville ?

looking to stay 3 nights before moving on to Hamilton Island

is the journey down from Townsville worth it or is it best just to base ourselves in Airlie

Hi! Does anyone have any recommendations/advice on which boating company off of Airlie Beach/Whitsundays to use to hire a motorized boat for five people? We want to live on the boat for five days and go from island to island. There are so many boat companies out there it's hard to choose. Any advice? We will be going in early July. In particular, has anyone used the "rent a yacht" company?

Thanks!

I am planning on heading to Airlie beach this Sept... I am wondering if there are any harvest jobs near by there. I want to work in harvest industry for 3 months so I can qualify for a second working holiday maker Visa... anyone know anything? Same for Byron Bay.....

We will be in Airlie Beach for New Year's Eve Could anybody recommend a good resturant/lounge to celebrate 2006?

How bad can it get February on the Whitsunday Islands? Is it worth booking the Avatar for 2 nights or better to stay on one of the islands? Which island? What's the best way to realize the beauty of the reef in Feb?
Sandy

Hi, I'm wanting to go to Airlie(Shute Harbour) (from Switzerland) for 4nights in Oct & stay in a double room with ensuite. Has anyone stayed in this type of room lately (not a dorm)that is clean, has a pool & central? Aircon would be a bonus. Some of the reviews I have read scare me!

Hi,
I'm wanting to organise a nice relaxing romantic week away with my girlfriend, I think the whitsunday's island resorts are a bit out of my price range so I think I have decided to stay mainland and take a day trip to the reef. I am very interested in the snorkling, can anyone tell me a good place to stay? Am i right in thinking of Airlie beach? or perhaps Bowen? I'm looking at the $100 a night range of accommodation for a couple.
All help and recommendations are appreciated.

l am looking for my disabled mother-in -law, air-conditioned accommodation in Airlie Beach, with views of the ocean for one night only.

HI!
I was visiting in Airlie Beach almost a year ago now(around November 16th - 19th 2002), and we had some pictures taken of ourselves @ Mangums Nightclub, we were told that we could access these via the Internet, could u please let me know the web page?? We had an EXCELLENT time, just no pictures :( ... if you can help me with this, please please contact me .. thanks!!
Nat xo