The best months to visit Airlie Beach are August and September. You'll get to bask in the clear spring weather and enjoy whale season (without stingers)!  

The best time of year to go to the Whitsundays is September! However, the Whitsundays has incredible weather year-round, so you can visit paradise anytime. 

Schoolies in the Whitsundays runs from November 22-29, 2025. Celebrate with friends at the Airlie Beach Lagoon, enjoy a Great Barrier Reef tour, and party with top DJs on the beach!

Want to visit the Whitsunday Islands but not keen on crowds? From exclusive bars to intimate diving adventures, there are plenty of non-touristy activities to do in the Whitsundays! 

Airlie Beach is known as ‘a drinking town with a sailing problem’ due to its many great bars and pubs, especially on Main Street, which offers day-to-night drinking spots.

Buzzing with the exciting village atmosphere, Airlie Beach is home to a huge variety of bars, cafes and restaurants - to suit all acquired tastes and budgets!

The highly-anticipated Airlie Beach Festival of Music is set to take the stage from the 7th to 9th of November 2025 - with a cracking line-up already confirmed!

There’s already a buzz around the Whitsundays now that the Airlie Beach Festival of Music 2025 is right around the corner! Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the festival.

The Whitsundays is one of Australia's most popular holiday destinations! It's no wonder why cruise ships dock in Airlie Beach year-round. See the Airlie cruise ship timetable for 2025.

Guide to Bars & Nightlife in Airlie Beach 2025! Live it up on your seamless Whitsunday getaway with our tried-and-tested guide to Airlie Beach’s nightlife, clubs and bars!