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Airlie Beach
Beautiful Airlie Beach is a relaxed tropical town with great accommodation, restaurants and nightlife. It is the most popular destination for backpackers between Brisbane and Cairns due to its great ambience and perfect position as launching point to the Whitsunday Islands. This small town packs in a lot and Shute Harbour Road, the high street, is full of hostels, pubs, restaurants and tour operators. Everything revolves around tourism and the Whitsundays, but it somehow retains its charm, and residents are friendly and easygoing.
The huge artificial lagoon at the waterfront is an extremely popular place to relax and sunbathe on your day off from activities. There are some great seaside walking trails as well, including the Bicentennial Walkway that links Cannonvale and Airlie Beach with 3km of pathways and boardwalks taking you past the Lagoon and the Marina. The Saturday morning markets at Airlie Point are full of craft stalls and fresh fruits and vegetables, and are popular with locals and visitors alike.
Airlie Beach has a great vibe and many travellers end up spending an extra couple of days here.
Practical Information
Marine Parks Authority Information Centre
Corner Mandalay Street & Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Tel (07) 4946 7022
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre
259 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Tel (07) 4946 5299 or 1800 677 119
Website www.airliebeach.com
Open 7.30am-8pm daily
INTERNET ACCESS
Airliebeach.com Internet Centre
259 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Tel (07) 4946 5299 or 1800 677 119
Website www.airliebeach.com
Open 7.30am-8pm daily
Beaches
356-362 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach
Tel (07) 4946 6244 or 1800 636 630
Website www.beaches.com.au
Open 6.30am-8pm daily
LAUNDRY
Airlie Beach Coin Laundry
Shop 12, Beach Plaza, The Esplanade, Airlie Beach
Tel (07) 4946 4977
