A day out in Airlie Beach

Top things to do in Airlie Beach

• Coral Sea Marina boardwalk

  Free · Coral Sea Marina · about 30 min

  Boats, island-cruise departures and waterfront bars.

• Airlie Beach Lagoon

  Free · Town · about 75 min

  A free swimming lagoon on the foreshore, safe from stingers and crocodiles.

• Bicentennial Walkway

  Free · Cannonvale · about 60 min

  A waterfront path from Airlie to Cannonvale Beach.

• Airlie Beach Markets

  Free · Town · about 45 min

  Saturday morning market on the foreshore.

• Honeyeater Lookout, Conway National Park

  Free · Conway · about 90 min

  A steep forest track to views over the Whitsunday islands.

Free things to do in Airlie Beach

• Airlie Beach Lagoon (Town): A free swimming lagoon on the foreshore, safe from stingers and crocodiles.
• Bicentennial Walkway (Cannonvale): A waterfront path from Airlie to Cannonvale Beach.
• Airlie Beach Markets (Town): Saturday morning market on the foreshore.
• Honeyeater Lookout, Conway National Park (Conway): A steep forest track to views over the Whitsunday islands.
• Coral Sea Marina boardwalk (Coral Sea Marina): Boats, island-cruise departures and waterfront bars.

Where to eat

• Café breakfast or lunch on Shute Harbour Road (Town, around A$22): The main street has cafés overlooking the lagoon.
• Dinner on the main street (Town, around A$40): Restaurants and bars along Shute Harbour Road.

Step-free and pram-friendly ideas

• Airlie Beach Lagoon · step-free · pram-friendly
• Bicentennial Walkway · step-free · pram-friendly
• Airlie Beach Markets · pram-friendly
• Coral Sea Marina boardwalk · step-free · pram-friendly

Access information can change. Check with the venue if access is essential.

Typical weather in Airlie Beach

Approximate long-term averages, not a forecast.