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![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For Does Airlie Beach Have Good Nightlife?](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/1944/heros/airlie-beach-night-life.jpg)
Besides being known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach is famous for its buzzing nightlife. Within Australia it is common knowledge that the Whitsundays is not only a tropical h...
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For How Long Is My Whitsundays Boat Tour?](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/2424/heros/DSC_6674.jpg)
If you're planning an overnight boat tour in the Whitsundays but you're confused about timings, our handy guide will help to break down how much time you'll be spending at sea!
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For Is Airlie Beach Safe?](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/2409/heros/whitsundays-freedomshores-900x600-DW-Mar24-15.jpg)
Airlie Beach is very safe for travellers! This charming Queensland town is the Gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, and the perfect holiday destination.
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For Is There Mobile Reception In The Whitsundays?](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/1540/heros/whitehaven-beach-whitsunday-islands-42.jpeg)
Yes, there is mobile reception in the Whitsundays Islands but it depends where you are! Here is our guide to mobile phone reception on different islands.
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For Do you Need Stinger Suits for Whitehaven Beach?](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/1892/heros/IMG_2419.jpg)
Do you need stinger suits for Whitehaven Beach? Yes you do if you're swimming during stinger season (November to May), but you don't need one in winter!
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For What Day Is The Airlie Beach Market On?](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/1855/heros/MARKETS-13.jpg)
The Airlie Beach Markets are held every weekend in the town centre of Airlie Beach. It's a great mainland activity for travellers in the Whitsundays!
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For Do You Need A Car In The Whitsundays?](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/1727/heros/Hamilton-Island-April-Trip-landscapes-62.jpg)
If your accommodation is located within the Airlie Beach CBD you don’t need access to a car. But a car is perfect for day trips around the mainland!
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For Can You Snorkel In Airlie Beach?](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/1980/heros/explore-outer-reef-august-trip-2022-19.jpg)
No, you can't snorkel in Airlie Beach. If you were to snorkel in Airlie Beach, you’d likely be faced with murky waters, seaweed and mud! However, the town is known as the gateway to the Great Barri...
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For What To Do If Your Sailing Whitsundays Trip Is Stood Down](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/2177/heros/british-defender-1n2d-21.jpg)
A stand down is when a tour boat decides not to go ahead. This could be due to a number of reasons; bad weather conditions, not enough passengers to fill the boat, or the vessel is having manufactu...
![Sailing Whitsundays Hero Image For When Is The Best Time To Travel In The Whitsundays?](https://cdn.sailing-whitsundays.com/web/images/articles/418/heros/whitsunday-blue-whitsundays-june-2023-3.jpg)
When is the best time to travel in the Whitsundays? Late winter and early spring are gorgeous, but the tropical Whitsundays are pleasant all year round!