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World heritage site · Scuba / Snorkeling
Scuba & Snorkeling , Airlie Beach
3.8
Cruise the turquoise waters of Whitsunday Passage before slipping beneath the sparkling ocean surface in search of colorful marine life on a
Tours from $105
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Waterskiing / Jetskiiing
Waterskiing & Jetskiing , Airlie Beach
4.9
We suggest booking in advance.Select from 4 top choices.
Tours from $78
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Speed Boats Tour
Speed Boats Tours , Airlie Beach
4.7
With an Airlie Beach speedboat tour, you'll explore Australia's pretty shoreline, snorkel along its protected reefs, and bask in the sun at o
Tours from $70
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Ocean Rafting Tour to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout & Top Snorkel Spots
4.9
Duration: 7 hours
"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS"Visit three top destinations whilst having the ride of your life! Each Ocean Rafting day includes an exhilarating ride to world famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Beach and Lookout, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks, all in one day! The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing you to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. Ocean Rafting offers two different Whitehaven Beach tours to choose from, the Northern Exposure and the Southern Lights tour. The significant difference between the two tours is that the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time and the Southern Lights offers more Whitehaven beach time.Ocean Rafting is the only tour operator to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and secret snorkel sites around the Whitsundays ensuring a memorable underwater experience.
Book on Viator from $123
Heart Reef ©
Water Body
Heart Reef , Airlie Beach
4.7
In the Great Barrier Reef, a composition of coral shaped into a heart forms Heart Reef, which you can see from the air. Take ride on a seapla
Tours from $183
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Beach
Airlie Beach Lagoon , Airlie Beach
4.5
Head to Airlie Beach Lagoon for a leisurely afternoon in Airlie Beach. A seamless integration of a 4,300 sq m (46,300 sq ft) manmade pool int
Tours from $116

Recommended Airlie Beach tours

FROM $123 BOOK WITH VIATOR Ocean Rafting Tour to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout & Top Snorkel Spots Ocean Rafting Tour to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Lookout & Top Snorkel Spots
4.9
Duration: 7 hours
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FROM $78 BOOK WITH VIATOR Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour Whitsundays Guided Jet Ski Tour
5.0
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Tours from $78 ›
FROM $133 BOOK WITH VIATOR Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Full-Day Snorkeling Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout Full-Day Snorkeling Cruise by High-Speed Catamaran
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Tours from $133 ›
FROM $108 BOOK WITH VIATOR Whitehaven Beach Day Tour with Snorkel in Whitsundays Island Whitehaven Beach Day Tour with Snorkel in Whitsundays Island
5.0
Duration: 8 hours
Tours from $108 ›
FROM $183 BOOK WITH VIATOR Reef and Island Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach Reef and Island Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach
4.8
Duration: 1 hour
Tours from $183 ›
FROM $197 BOOK WITH VIATOR Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld Great Barrier Reef Day Cruise to Reefworld
4.4
Duration: 10 hours
Tours from $197 ›
FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Whitsunday Crocodile Safari including Lunch Whitsunday Crocodile Safari including Lunch
4.8
Duration: 6 hours
Tours from $99 ›
FROM $197 BOOK WITH VIATOR Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight - 70 minutes Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight - 70 minutes
5.0
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Tours from $197 ›
FROM $105 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch Full-Day Whitsunday Sail and Snorkel Adventure with Lunch
4.9
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes
Tours from $105 ›
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Airlie Beach

4.2
Scuba & Snorkeling · Waterskiing & Jetskiing · Beaches
Very much a town with an emphasis on the tropical lifestyle, Airlie Beach offers exotic surroundings with palm trees and charming, sandy beaches. This town of approximately 8,000 lies a short trip away from the spectacular Whitsunday Islands. Often used as a starting point for exploration of the Great Barrier Reef, the friendly, down-to-earth charisma of Airlie Beach holds plenty of attraction in itself. Make your own Airlie Beach vacation itinerary, with a little help from those that know the place like the back of their hands, by using our Australia tour itinerary planning site.

Hidden gems in Airlie Beach

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Kayaking / Canoeing
Kayaking & Canoeing
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Helicopter Tour
Helicopter Tours
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari ©
Safari
Whitsunday Crocodile Safari
4.7
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Spa
Spas
4.4
Duration: 2h 30 min

Side trips from Airlie Beach

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Scuba / Snorkeling
Scuba & Snorkeling
Hamilton Island
4.6
Duration: 4 hours
Passage Peak ©
Landmark
Passage Peak
Hamilton Island
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hamilton Island Marina ©
Marina
Hamilton Island Marina
Hamilton Island
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min
Hamilton Island Golf Club ©
Golf Course
Hamilton Island Golf Club
Hamilton Island
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min

Wildlife in Airlie Beach

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Barra 2 Billfish Fishing Charters ©
Fishing Charter / Tour
Barra 2 Billfish Fishing Charters
Cannonvale
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Fishing Charter / Tour
Fishing Charters & Tours
3.9
Duration: 4 hours
Turtle Tours
Nature / Wildlife Tour
Turtle Tours
3.7
Duration: 1h 30 min
Whitsunday Diving Academy ©
Scuba / Snorkeling
Whitsunday Diving Academy
Jubilee Pocket
3.8
Duration: 2h 30 min

Tours in Airlie Beach

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Boat Tour
Boat Tours & Water Sports
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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Off-Road Tour
Off-Road Tours
3.3
Duration: 4 hours

Nature in Airlie Beach

Conway National Park ©
National Park
Conway National Park
4.0
Duration: 8 hours
Dryander National Park
National Park
Dryander National Park
Cannonvale
2.5
Duration: 8 hours

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Where to stay in Airlie Beach

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As the jumping-off point for the Whitsunday Islands, Arlie Beach boasts a selection of hostels specifically catering to backpackers. Centrally located inns offer a low-cost option mere minutes from popular bars and restaurants. If you're looking for something quieter, consider one of the area's motels or rental apartments, many of which offer fully equipped kitchens, secure parking, and free Wi-Fi, just a walk away from good shopping and dining opportunities in central Arlie Beach. 
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