Airlie Beach is a charming seaside town that is referred to as the gateway to the Whitsunday region on the northern coastline of Queensland. This township is situated on the shore of the palm fringed beach of Pioneer Bay, and the surrounding waterways are commonly speckled with yachts. Due to its coastal location the inhabitants of Airlie Beach, Proserpine and the nearby Whitsunday Islands typically benefit from a tropical climate and the inhabitants enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. Airlie beach may be easily reached via a 2h drive north from Mackay via Properpine, or alternatively there are flights operating directly to the area.

Airlie Beach is a charming seaside town that is referred to as the gateway to the Whitsunday region on the northern coastline of Queensland. This township is situated on the shore of the palm fringed beach of Pioneer Bay, and the surrounding waterways are commonly speckled with yachts. Due to its coastal location the inhabitants of Airlie Beach, Proserpine and the nearby Whitsunday Islands typically benefit from a tropical climate and the inhabitants enjoy a relaxed lifestyle. Airlie beach may be easily reached via a 2h drive north from Mackay via Properpine, or alternatively there are flights operating directly to the area.

The Airlie region is part of a picturesque peninsula which encompasses the Whitsunday Passage, and therefore provides the ideal mainland base for all activities and business in the Whitsundays. The town is also one of the most popular departure points for the Great Barrier Reef; it generally takes between 2-3 hours to reach the reef from this point dependent on ocean conditions. Airlie Lagoon offers an appropriate alternative for those who prefer to remain on the mainland including a stinger free swimming environment with lifeguard attendants and a children?s pool.

There are a number of services available in Airlie Beach for both tourists and permanent residents of the area. Activities around the Airlie Beach area are typical of a beachside holiday township; of particular note are the Saturday markets which transform the beautiful foreshore of the parklands into a bustling marketplace with stalls selling fresh fruits and vegetables, local arts and crafts, and all manner of goods under the shade of the coconut palms.

Airlie Beach offers visitors a broad array of accommodation options ranging from stylish resorts on the water?s edge to apartments situated on the hillside providing a panoramic view of the beach, bay and island; bed and breakfast, motels, camping and caravan grounds are also available. Experience Airlie Beach for yourself by renting some accommodation on the foreshore of the east coast of Australia.