Best Hotels in Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach is the vibrant mainland gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, buzzing with backpackers, families and sailing enthusiasts year-round. The town centres around a stunning man-made lagoon pool on the foreshore, surrounded by tropical gardens and BBQ areas.

The main street is packed with tour booking agencies, restaurants and bars — it's where you'll organise your sailing trips, reef snorkelling adventures and scenic flights. The new Port of Airlie marina has brought upmarket dining and resorts to the waterfront.

Beyond the town, Conway National Park offers rainforest walks with views over the Whitsunday Passage, and Cedar Creek Falls is a popular swimming hole just a short drive away.