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What to do in Airlie Beach: the Reef from Above & Below
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items Discover one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World from the tropical island paradise of Airlie Beach. From sailing through the Whitsundays to swimming amongst vibrant coral reefs, these are the exact ocean adventures I recommend when exploring th...
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what to do in airlie beach 🏝️
where to eat in airlie beach 🦪
what to do in airlie beach 🏝️
discover the best boat tours and white silica-sand beaches around airlie beach. start with a great barrier reef dive, sail through the whitsundays, and finish with a scenic flight.
a personalized, attentive day under the water during a 2-tank great barrier reef dive led by expert dive masters on intimate, 8-diver maximum tours 🤿
Great Barrier Reef Scuba Dive
this is the opposite of a recommendation; this is a warning. do not book a dive with cruise whitsundays—particularly an introductory dive—as they’ve been to known to have shady, dangerous business practices and the reef around their floating barge is...
Cruise Whitsundays
the only place in town to swim during stinger season—dip in the artificial pool with oceanfront views, sunbathe, or simply relax on the grass or sand 👙
Airlie Beach Lagoon
if you book a stay at harbour cove, you don’t have to go far to take a dip in an infinity pool or bask on the sun chairs on site 🌞
Harbour Cove
jet around the crystal-clear waters, pristine white silica beaches, and idyllic islands of the whitsundays with a full-day speedboat tour aboard the bullet to whitehaven beach, hill inlet lookout, and a snorkel spot in the great barrier reef marine p...
Whitsundays Boat Day
a 15-minute bush walk—past the largest spiders i’ve ever seen—up to panoramic views of the swirling white sands below atop three elevated wooden platforms 🕷️
Hill Inlet
swim in the crystal-clear water of australia’s most famous beach—with an extremely high 98% pure silica content the sand is unusually fine and soft, making it an excellent exfoliant ⛱️
Whitehaven Beach
a 65-minute scenic tour over whitehaven beach, hill inlet, and the turquoise waters of the heart and great barrier reefs—an alternate option for those who prefer to stay dry 🩵
Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight
where to eat in airlie beach 🦪
the best restaurants in airlie beach i tasted during my 3 days exploring town. this list follows the exact order in which i tried each spot.
the specials chalkboard is updated daily with the chef’s latest favorites made fresh from airlie beach local produce—try australian coastal cuisine in the form of kilpatrick oysters 🦪
Anchor Bar
a laid-back patio open daily for dinner from 5:00 - 8:30 PM serving a range of dishes from burgers and pizza to more finely plated meat and seafood dishes, catering to any dietary needs and preferences 🍕
The Deck
italian trattoria with al fresco dining perfect for pleasant evenings. simple plates from classic pasta to fresh seafood blend authentic tradition with flavorful innovation 🍝
La Tabella