Airlie Beach is the main jumping-off point for the Whitsunday Islands.
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Many people choose to base themselves at Airlie Beach and explore the Whitsunday Islands by taking day trips or overnight trips.
Airlie Beach accommodation
Airlie Beach is a popular destination in it's own right, with a wide choice of accommodation ranging from basic backpacker digs right up to luxurious resorts, so if you plan ahead you should easily find somewhere to fit your budget.
Bear in mind though that Airlie Beach is a busy town, and at times the best - and the cheapest - accommodation can fill up quickly. You can avoid disappointment by booking ahead, at least for the first night or two, or you may find yourself having to stay somewhere either above your budget or below your requirements.
Staying in Airlie Beach is a particularly good option if you are traveling on a tight budget as you can visit the islands during the day without having to stay in the usually more expensive island accommodation.
The advantages of booking ahead are not only getting the place you want, but you will often find that some Airlie Beach accommodation will give you a considerable discount for making your booking online.
Things to do in Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach has a huge number of restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and clubs for a relatively small town, and partly due to it's popularity with backpackers it can be considered somewhat a party town.
There are countless things you can arrange in Airlie Beach: sailing, boat trips, scuba diving, windsurfing, helicopter flights, ocean rafting, sky diving, quad biking, horse riding - the list just keeps going...
You may also find that often booking a tour or activity on the mainland is cheaper than booking it on one of the islands.
Whatever your plans when in Airlie Beach, we hope you have a wonderful visit!