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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 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…

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…

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…

The simple answer is no, Cairns is not in The Whitsundays.  Cairns is located roughly 1000km north of the northernmost island in The Whitsunday Group.  Cairns is your access point to the outer Great Barrier Reef and Airlie Beach is your access point to The Whitsundays. While both locations have a lot to offer, we…

The good news is that The Whitsundays are in fact part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.  Unlike visiting the reef from Cairns where the ocean is unprotected and often quite violent, The Whitsundays has been given shelter in the form of islands. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park includes the fringing reefs that…

The Whitsunday Islands are legally speaking, part of the Australian mainland as they sit within the continental shelf. However, photographic identification, such as an Australian Driver’s Licence or Proof of Age card should be carried at all times.  A valid passport meets this identification requirement and is the preferred means of documentation to expedite passenger…

The islands themselves are part of The Cumberland Island Group which was named by Captain James Cook in honour of his royal highness, The Duke of Cumberland. The greater Cumberland Island group was divided into five sections; The Whitsunday GroupThe Lindeman GroupThe Anchor IslandsThe Sir James Smith GroupSouthern Cumberland Islands National Park The Whitsunday Group…

In this article, we aim to help you make an educated choice for your next holiday. Let’s start with the basics for each location. Airlie Beach Cairns Small town Friendly locals Safe nightlife Lots of great food Great Barrier Reef Whitehaven Beach Whitsunday Islands No traffic lights Beautiful everywhere you look Great climate Epic views…

Airlie Beach is located on the North Queensland coast roughly halfway between Brisbane and Cairns. There are four main ways to get to Airlie Beach and the decision really depends on how much time you have and how you like to travel. The Aeroplane Flying into Airlie Beach from literally anywhere is going to be…

This tropical paradise is known as the gateway to The Whitsunday Islands because all Whitsunday tours to Whitehaven Beach depart from here.  Not only is it a gateway to something amazing, but Airlie Beach also has a lot to offer itself.  While you are here though, make sure you head out and see The Whitsundays….

However, it has happened. Most commonly, crocodiles that are spotted around the Airlie Beach area are in marinas such as Coral Sea Marina.  While it is extremely rare, it can always be a possibility. Crocodiles don’t live in the Airlie Beach area but in passing through they may stop in to the marina and hang…