Why go
- Suburb of Whitsunday Region, Queensland, Australia.
- Served by Bowen Airport (ZBO).
History
Airlie Beach is a coastal locality and resort town in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Airlie Beach had a population of 1,312 people.
Where to stay
144 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · peninsulaairliebeach.com
28/30 The Cv Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · harbourcove.com.au
YANGARO/47 Discovery Drive, Flametree QLD 4802, Australia · yangaro.com.au
Lot 103 Pringle Rd, Woodwark QLD 4802, Australia · freedomshores.com.au
19 Nara Ave, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · islandviewsbnb.traveleto.com
24 Port Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · cruisewhitsundays.com
16 Golden Orchid Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · pinnaclesairliebeach.com.au
42 Airlie Cr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · waterviewairliebeach.com.au
25/29 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · adventurewhitsunday.com.au
144 Wright Rd, Strathdickie QLD 4800, Australia · butterflystudio.traveleto.com
18 Golden Orchid Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · martiniquewhitsunday.com.au
11 Altmann Ave, Cannonvale QLD 4802, Australia · miragewhitsundays.com.au
2 St Martins Ln, Cannonvale QLD 4802, Australia · bushvillage.com.au
285 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · whitehavenunits.com.au
26/34 Raintree Pl, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · azureseawhitsunday.com
9A Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · clubwyndhamairliebeach.com.au
25 Ocean View Ave, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · coralsearesort.com
2 Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · colonialpalmsmotorinn.com.au
370 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · magnums.com.au
115 Shingley Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · shingleybeachresort.com
269 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · whitsundayonthebeach.com
16 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · airliebeachhotel.com.au
12 Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · backpackersbythebay.com
80 Main St, Proserpine QLD 4800, Australia · hotelmetropoleproserpine.com.au
38 Shute Harbour Rd, Cannonvale QLD 4802, Australia · reefgatewayhotel.com.au
13 Waterson Way, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · staybounce.com
2614 Shute Harbour Rd, Jubilee Pocket QLD 4802, Australia · kipara.com.au
240 Shute Harbour Road Cannonvale, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · all.accor.com
356 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · beaches.com.au
159 Shingley Dr, Cannonvale QLD 4802, Australia · athotelgroup.com
3 Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · bluehorizonhotel.gr
277 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · hearthotelwhitsundays.com.au
5 Golden Orchid Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · whitsundayterraces.com.au
8 Lamond St, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · airlieguesthouse.com.au
Eldorado Theater Building, 69 Main St, Proserpine QLD 4800, Australia
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37A Stewart Dr, Cannonvale QLD 4802, Australia
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406 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · portsidewhitsunday.com.au
33 Port Dr, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia · theboathouseapartments.com.au
216 Bruce Hwy, Proserpine QLD 4800, Australia · whitsundaypalmsmotel.com.au
206-208 Bruce Hwy, Proserpine QLD 4800, Australia · reefgardensmotelproserpine.top
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Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 12:00-20:00; We-Su 12:00-21:00 · 293 Shute Harbour Road · beaglespizza.com.au
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-We 11:30-22:00; Su-Mo, Th 07:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 07:30-23:00 · 287 Shute Harbour Road, 4802 · paradisoairliebeach.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Fr 06:30-17:30; Sa 06:30-20:00 · 1 Shingley Drive · the-kiosk.edan.io
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-14:30; Su 07:00-14:30 · 273 Shute Harbour Road · wisdom-cafe.com.au
Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:30-15:00; Sa 06:30-14:00 Features: vegan options
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Steak House, Restaurant · Steak House restaurant
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:15-17:00 · 287 Shute Harbour Road
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo 06:30-11:00; Tu-We off; Th-Su 06:30-10:30,15:30-20:30 Features: outdoor seating
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:30-16:00 · 370 Shute Harbour Road, 4802 · fruitsnrootz.com.au
Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Th 09:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-21:30 · 370 Shute Harbour Road · newzealandnatural.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 07:30-15:00 · 273 Shute Harbour Road · sisterscornercafe.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-14:30; Sa 07:00-12:00 · 14 Paluma Road, 4802 · betterbodycafe.com.au
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-17:30 · 356 Shute Harbour Road, 4802
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Su 12:00-22:00
Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-10:00,12:00-20:00
Cafe · cafe · villagecafe.com.au
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Airports
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) 27 km to the centre
Hamilton Island, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas) · direct flights to 4 destinations incl. Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 3 routes: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, 737-700) · 3 routes: Brisbane*, Melbourne, Sydney*
- Qantas QF (Dash 8-300) · 1 route: Cairns*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP) 30 km to the centre
Proserpine, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Jetstar Airways, Tiger Airways Australia, Virgin Australia) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Brisbane, Sydney (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320) · 1 route: Brisbane
- Tiger Airways Australia TT (A320) · 1 route: Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (Embraer 190, 737-800, 737-700) · 1 route: Brisbane*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Shute Harbour/Whitsunday Airport (WSY) 4.3 km to the centre
Shute Harbour, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Lindeman Island Airport (LDC) 40 km to the centre
Lindeman Island, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Bowen Airport (ZBO) 59 km to the centre
Bowen, QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Collinsville Airport (KCE) 96 km to the centre
QLD, AU — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Getting there by ferry
Port of Airlie Martime Terminal
Ferry terminal · 1.2 km from the centre · Cruise Whitsundays
Port of Airlie / Daydream Island / Hamilton Island
Ferry route · Cruise Whitsundays
Hamilton Island-Port of Airlie
Ferry route · Cruise Whitsundays
Hamilton Island-Shute Harbour cargo
Ferry route
Hamilton Island Airport-Daydream Island
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Bowen Airport (ZBO); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PPP has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Brisbane, Sydney). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Port of Airlie Martime Terminal, 1.2 km); routes include Port of Airlie / Daydream Island / Hamilton Island, Hamilton Island-Port of Airlie, Hamilton Island-Shute Harbour cargo.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Airlie Beach. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach