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Does Anyone Live On Whitsunday Island?

While Whitsunday Island itself is not inhabited, there are a few islands nearby that do have quite a few people living there.  National parks have openly stated loud and clear that there will never be any development of accommodation on Whitsundays Island. Whitsunday Island is home to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, which is a…

Complete List Of Islands In The Whitsundays

Here is the complete list of all 74 of the official islands in The Whitsundays. You can see quite a lot of these islands on our multi-award winning day tour Thundercat. Baynham IslandComston IslandGaibirra IslandKeyser IslandLindeman Island (Resort)Little Lindeman IslandMaher IslandMansell IslandPentecost IslandCamp Island (Resort)Seaforth IslandShaw Island Thomas IslandTriangle IslandVolskow IslandDaydream Island (Resort)Denman IslandGoat IslandLong…

How Far Is Airlie Beach From The Whitsundays

The Whitsundays is a collective term that refers to The Whitsunday group of islands just off the coast from Airlie Beach.  Technically there is an invisible line that separates The Whitsundays from Airlie Beach. This invisible line is only located 1 nautical mile outside of Coral Sea Marina which means that you will generally be…

Airlie Beach Beaches

Airlie Beach, as per the name is a beach town that has several beaches accessible by land.  Of course, the main reason most people visit Airlie is to visit Whitehaven Beach, though that is not actually located in Airlie Beach.   This article focuses on the beaches you can access without hopping onto a boat. Airlie…

Airlie Beach Information

Airlie Beach is our small coastal town on the north coast of Queensland.  Airlie is famous for being the gateway to The Whitsundays which often leaves the town itself overlooked. Airlie Beach, as a destination itself, is mind-blowingly beautiful and full of adventure for everyone including backpackers, retirees and families. Below is a collection of…

50 Reasons To Visit Airlie Beach (IN PICTURES)

Airlie Beach is one of the most beautiful places in Australia. Not only is it the gateway to The Whitsundays, it’s also amazing by itself. Airlie BeachAirlie Beach LagoonAirlie Beach SunsetAirlie Beach LagoonPort Of AirlieAirlie Beach SunsetAirlie Beach At NightPort Of AirlieAirlie Beach SunsetAirlie Beach LagoonAirlie BeachAirlie BeachAirlie BeachAirlie BeachCoral Sea Marina Airlie BeachAirlie BeachAirlie…

Are The Whitsundays Expensive?

Accommodation Prices Airlie Beach is cheaper than staying on one of the Island resorts by a long shot.  Resort prices start from $300 per night and go as high as $40 000 per night for luxury penthouses.  Airlie Beach accommodation can be had from $100 per night. >>>> Which Whitsunday island is the best? Tour…

50 Reasons To Visit The Whitsundays (IN PICTURES)

The Whitsundays are spectacular no matter where you look. When you come and visit our backyard make sure you bring your camera. https:// Whitehaven Beach Hill Inlet Lookout Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Sailing Whitsundays Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Sailing Whitsundays Sailing Whitsundays Whitsunday Islands Whitsunday Islands Sailing Soldier Crabs on Whitehaven…

Airlie Beach Free Camping

Unfortunately, there are no official free camping areas anywhere near Airlie Beach. Wind the clock back 15 years and you could just about pull up your campervan anywhere, since then the local council has cracked down and taken that away from us.  Car parks that used to be full of people camping are now paid…

Airlie Beach Nightlife | Clubs & Bars

Airlie Beach is basically a one-street town that has a bar every 10 to 20 meters.  Here is a list of the best ones. Boaty’s Airlie Beach Boaty’s is located right at the top of the main street next to the roundabout.  Boaty’s has been an institution for locals since the eighty’s and while it…

Which Whitsunday Island Is The Best?

Accommodation If you are looking for the best island to stay on then there are only a few options. Hayman IslandHamilton IslandDaydream IslandLong Island All of these islands have beautiful resorts with stunning views though there are two islands that really stand out from the rest  Hamilton Island which is the most well known and…

Are The Whitsundays Dangerous?

Thankfully, The Whitsundays is a very safe place to visit. Being that The Whitsundays is part of Australia, it means that we follow all of the workplace health and safety laws, national legislation and more.  From a tourist perspective, that means you will be looked after by qualified crew. Unlike in Thailand and Bali, where…