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February is right in the middle of the wet season in Airlie Beach.  Which naturally means that it will be wet.  Though certainly not all the time, most of our rain happens at night. Temperature In February, Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays will be a hot tropical destination that hovers around 30 degrees celsius. Heatwaves…

January is the wet season in Airlie Beach which means we can get 5 seasons in one day.  Yes, I said 5, the fifth season is what is commonly known as a cyclone. Temperature In January, Airlie Beach will generally hover around 30 degrees Celsius in the day and drop to 25 degrees at night….

While Debbie was by far the most destructive and devastating for all of us here, it’s important not to forget the cyclones that came before.  Below the list is a track map of all the cyclones that passed Airlie Beach within 100km. ADA – 1970 GERTIE – 1971  VERA – 1974 DAWN – 1976 OTTO…

Yes, Airlie Beach is a good place to live.  Most people here would say it’s the best place to live and here is why. Community Everyone in Airlie Beach is generally happy and friendly.  It’s the kind of place that passing someone on a footpath is usually accompanied by a friendly ‘hello’.  This is mostly…

Red Cat Adventures brings home the gold Asher and Julie Telford could never have imagined ‘the cat was in the bag’ when they walked into the 2019 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Canberra on Friday night.At the end of the ceremony their Whitsunday business, Red Cat Adventures, was the recipient of not one, but…

WHITSUNDAYS BRINGS HOME GOLD AT THE AUSTRALIAN TOURISM AWARDS Red Cat Adventures brings home Gold and Silver!. It was the Australian tourism industry’s night of nights, and The Whitsundays was front and centre of the celebrations at the 2020 Australian Tourism Awards in Canberra last night. The Whitsundays had two operators in the running for…

Paradise Cove Resort – 7 reasons to check out this amazing, secluded mainland resort in the Whitsundays! Paradise Cove Resort Whitsundays is a private estate situated about 20km from Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays. The mainland resort can be accessed by bus, boat, seaplane or helicopter but it is so secluded, boat is the…

Having trouble creating a dreamy travel itinerary for you trip to The Whitsundays? We’ve put together an exciting and adventurous itinerary for the backpacker who wants to see and do it all! From waterfalls and beaches, to the ultimate Airlie Beach cruise—with this jam-packed itinerary, you’ll never forget your time spent in The Whitsundays.  …

Discover fifteen reasons why our guests love visiting Whitehaven Beach, and why you should choose Red Cat Adventures for your Whitehaven Beach Tours from Airlie Beach.   1) The Sand Is The Softest You’ll Ever Feel In The World If you’re wondering why this is, it’s because the sand is actually 97% pure silica sand!…

Why wouldn’t you spend more time in the Whitsundays if you could? Sure, a day trip is fun, and it gives you the opportunity to see and do other things. But let’s face it—the most exciting part of the Whitsundays are the islands, the reef and the beaches. Not only do you get to see…

Airlie Beach is one of those stunning destinations that you’ll want to come back and visit time and time again—but that won’t stop you from wanting to see only the best locations it has to offer! These Airlie Beach cruise destinations are absolute must-visits for any first-time travellers to The Whitsundays—and we’re certain you’ll want…

There’s no limit to the amount of amazing Whitsunday Sailing tours backpackers can choose from when they visit the lovely Whitsundays—but how do you know where to start? Well, we’ve put together a list of five sailing tours in the Whitsundays that backpackers wish they’d known about sooner—and we have a feeling you’re going to…