Located in the subtropics, Queensland's Airlie Beach usually can get pretty wet in the summertime, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy everything this beautiful area has to offer, rain or shine! 

The Clipper Round The World race is a biyearly yacht race which ventures to eight destinations around the globe. The crew have currently stopped in Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays.

Everything you need to know about Hill Inlet Lookout in the Whitsundays. This epic viewpoint has the best views of the dazzling, world-famous Whitehaven Beach!

Hamilton Island Race Week returns in 2025 between August 17th and 23rd, offering a week of exhilarating yacht races and festivities. Check out schedules, events and race times here.

Visiting the Whitsundays and Airlie Beach has never been easier! Explore the many options you have to get to the Whitsunday region, from air travel, bus coaches, driving, and scenic trains.

 From Airlie Beach or from other cities around Australia, there are excellent boat or plane options for getting to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays. 

The Whitsundays offers wonderful cruising options for your family getaway, so check out our age guide for day and overnight trips.

Here are some interesting facts about the coral of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, including the best reef tours for admiring the coral reefs!

The best time to visit the Whitsundays and Airlie Beach is September and early Spring. Find out more about the local weather with this complete guide!

Where you are not exploring the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, there is an array of things to see and do on the mainland in Airlie Beach, where most people stay and play in between ocean trips.