Whitehaven Beach is arguably the biggest drawcard to the Whitsundays, and we've got everything you need to know before you go!  

Airlie Beach Hotel recently closed its Mangrove Jack’s Cafe/Bar in lieu of opening up a more modern Pub as part of the hotel. Located on the Airlie Esplanade, The Pub serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night snacks along with a full bar.

Sample menu for Siska. Please note: All sample menus are subject to changes and amendments with no given notice. 

The Whitsundays are known as one of the more romantic places in Australia. Dotted with tropical islands, colourful reefs, lush green forests and white sandy beaches, it evokes a sense of romance, occasion and even the desire to take the next step and pop the question! There are many romantic places in the Whitsundays where one might propose the question of marriage to their loved one. Here at Sailing Whitsundays we love 'love' and have listed a few of our favourite romantic places where you can ask one of the most important questions of your life.

The Whitsunday Islands, or 'Whitsundays' for short, are known for many great things that draw thousands of people here each year. But what are the Whitsundays? And why are they so great? The Whitsundays are a group of 74 islands that can be found off the eastern coast of Australia and are one of the top tourist destinations in the country. The main access point to the Whitsunday Islands is Airlie Beach, a small coastal town found in Queensland that is a popular holiday destination for international travellers and Australians alike. But what makes them so special and why do people keep coming back?

Australia is a backpacker's dream. With so many amazing places at your fingertips, it is the perfect place to throw on your pack and explore, and we've got the hottest recommendations for boats around the Whitsundays! 

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living ecosystem in the world. It has been around for many millennia and is continually growing and changing. It is a network that spans across 2,600km and is made up of corals, sea grass, islands, and cays that make up the entirety of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is said that the reef dates back as much as twenty million years ago, with an ever changing landscape and coastline. It has moved and morphed over the years and was first encountered by humans 40,000 years ago when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples settled in the area. The current reef is about 6,000 to 8,000 years old and was formed after the last ice age began to recede and water levels and temperatures rapidly changed.

Do you have some time to spare during your visit to Airlie Beach and are unsure of what is on offer or things to do? Here is a list of the top 10 things to do while in town!

Made popular by the film Finding Nemo the clownish is a native species to the Great Barrier Reef and can be found in the Whitsundays. 

Travellers often make the common mistake of not realising the distance between the Whitsundays and major cities around Queensland and the time it takes to get there. Here is a full guide to choosing the best option for reaching the Whitsundays!