Fun Things To Do While In Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach is a top Backpacker destination in Australia and the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. There are lots of fun things to do in Airlie Beach and it is a main stop for any east coast trip. Airlie Beach is between Townsville and Mackay and it is where most tours of the Whitsundays leave from.

Here are our favourite fun things to do in Airlie Beach:

1. Go on an overnight boat tour

Exploring the Whitsunday Islands is at the top of many traveller's bucket lists! Airlie Beach offers a variety of overnight boats to help you make the most of your time in the Whitsundays, and is one of the most popular things to do while in the area. Choose to sail in the Whitsundays, cruise on a catamaran, take a trip with your family, party on a backpacker boat, and so much more! Trips range from 1-3 nights so there are options to fit everyone's schedule.

2. Enjoy a day trip

We understand that not everyone has the time to do an overnight trip, but thankfully, there is always the option of joining a day trip. There are many day trips that visit Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach, as well as offer snorkelling and even scuba diving! You can take a day boat out in the Whitsunday Islands, visit Hamilton Island, or partake in some water sports like snorkelling, diving, paddleboarding, or jet skiing.

3. Relax at Airlie Beach Lagoon

Airlie Beach Lagoon is our favourite free activity in Airlie Beach! The pool is completely free for public use and the lagoon area has extensive facilities like BBQs, toilets, kids pool, slides and playgrounds, grass to sunbathe, and a great view of the ocean! The lagoon provides a stinger free place for people to swim and it is a great place to cool down year round.

4. Enjoy the nightlife

Airlie Beach is a backpacker hub and it has great nightlife to help you continue your party even after you get off your boat. The main street is lined with bars, pubs, and clubs so you can bar hop into the early hours of the morning. Airlie Beach has a great mix of live music, dance clubs, relaxed pubs and so much more - check out all of the great places in the area during your stay in Airlie Beach!

5. Go on a scenic flight

When people think of the Whitsundays, they think of Whitehaven Beach and the stunning views of the islands! However, few people take the time to see the beauty of the swirling sands from above! We suggest taking a scenic tour of the Whitsundays in a seaplane or helicopter that will give you the amazing views the area is known for. This once in a lifetime experience that you will never forget!