Airlie Beach & Whitsundays Rainforest

Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, a colourful, cosmopolitan and inviting holiday town lying on the shores of a palm fringed beach and overlooking the calm waters of Pioneer Bay dotted with yachts. Airlie is part of a picturesque peninsula that reaches out to the Whitsunday Passage and provides the ideal mainland base for holiday fun and adventure in the Whitsundays.
Airlie Beach offers visitors a broad array of accommodation from stylish resort hotels on the water's edge and apartments on the hillside overlooking the panorama of beach, bay and islands, to bed and breakfast options, motels, camping and caravan parks as well as a host of backpacker accommodation. Airlie provides many of the essential services for travellers in the region and the town's shopping areas are open seven days a week. Every Saturday the foreshore parkland turns into a bustling market with stalls selling fresh fruit and veggies, local arts and crafts and all manner of goods under the shade of coconut palms.
The mainland's dining and entertainment options centre around Airlie Beach, ranging from silver service resort dining to al fresco cafes and cheap eats, while Airlie's clubs and bars provide plenty of entertainment well into the night.

Whitsunday Islands
Bring out the Robinson Crusoe in you - whether you're seeking the simple pleasures of an island hideaway or the last word in creature comforts, the Whitsundays has an island holiday just right for you. There are 74 islands sprinkled across the sapphire blue seas of the Whitsunday Group - most are uninhabited, pristine national parks — a handful have resorts ranging from budget options up to the ultimate in five star luxury.

Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island is an entire holiday destination. The largest of the island resorts, it has one of the major airports for the Whitsundays and its busy and colourful harbour makes Hamilton the starting point for reef and sailing adventures as well as connections to the other islands and the mainland.
Hamilton Island is ideal for holiday-makers offering a wide choice of accommodation with hotel, apartment and villa options right up to the exclusive five star Beach Club's stylish suites and infinity pool where the horizon melts into views of the Coral Sea. Hamilton Island village offers a good choice of shopping, dining and entertainment plus a vast array of activities from watersports to day trip cruises and aviation adventures. One of the most popular day trips is to the Great Barrier Reef. The island's proximity to some of the finest parts of the reef allows more time for snorkelling and less time travelling.

Hayman Island
Hayman has long been acclaimed internationally for its luxurious surroundings and outstanding cuisine. The resort's stylish suites and guestrooms edge up to the distinctive lagoon pool and overlook a scene of tropical perfection with neatly manicured gardens, breezy palms and a long stretch of white sandy beach. Hayman is ideal for all visitors, from romantic couples to families seeking an upmarket resort.

Daydream Island
This is the closest of the resorts to the mainland and while small, the island includes an exceptionally wide range of activities for guests. Guestrooms are spacious with cool tropical decor and most have balconies. Try the watersports or indulge in Daydream's outstanding rejuvenation spa offering a very comprehensive range of health and beauty treatments. Watch movies al fresco on the beach, play mini golf or relax in the vast swimming pools.

South Molle Island
South Molle is a firm favourite with guests who come for the relaxing South Seas atmosphere and the palm-fringed beach with its sheltered waters. Various levels of accommodation offer a choice from Beachfront Units to budget family options and a separate area with backpacker accommodation. A host of resort activities including golf and watersports make South Molle an excellent choice for couples or families. The island offers over 400 hectares of national park to explore with beaches, bays and great views from Mt Jeffreys.

Brampton Island
At the southern end of the Whitsundays, Brampton Island is almost entirely national park. The hilly island offers some great walks and a total of seven beaches to explore. The island's resort is located on a palm fringed beach and sandy point overlooking a calm bay that includes a coral reef and snorkelling trail. Kangaroos share the 6 hole golf course. Enjoy the host of activities and watersports available. You can even walk across to a nearby island at low tide.

Lindeman Island
The international Club Med resort occupies just a corner of the island's 690 hectares that is mostly national park. The all—inclusive Club Med concept provides the ideal way for couples and families to enjoy the wide range of watersports and activities on offer. Golf and tennis are some of the land-based sports or go exploring the island's bushwalks for wonderful hilltop views.
Long Island
Long Island offers resorts located on separate parts of the island.
Long Island Resort — Surrounded by rainforest and nestled into a sheltered bay, Club Crocodile's Long Island Resort offers a great tropical island resort with the natural attractions of its coral reef and beach or two enticing swimming pools. Ideal for families with lots of activities, while the young at heart can enjoy the island's nightclub and entertainment.
Peppers Palm Bay - In a secluded part of Long Island, amidst a grove of tropical palms, the resort is designed for peace and tranquility with just 21 stylish bures. Peppers' reputation for quality accommodation is matched by excellent cuisine at La Riviera restaurant and the rejuvenating treatments of Endota Spa. An ideal choice for enjoying the finer things in life.
South Long Island Nature Lodge - Imagine arriving by helicopter to your own secluded island paradise - with waterfront bungalows surrounded by rainforest, a private yacht and skipper to take you exploring the surrounding islands. With a maximum of ten guests at any time, no phones, no television and no children or day visitors, this really is the height of relaxation.

Hook Island
Famous for its underwater observatory that takes visitors six metres below the surface for a window into the fringing reef, the island is also home to — the Hook Island Wilderness Resort. The resort offers a combination of campsites, dormitory or cabin accommodation, some with ensuite facilities, and provides a value for money island holiday right at the entrance to the Whitsunday Passage. Café, bar, pool and watersport facilities are available.

Whitsunday Island
While you can't stay on Whitsunday Island, it is a must visit for stunning Whitehaven Beach.

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