Food Scene
Great food, fresh pasta and good seafood choices.
The seared tuna entree is great!
32 locals recommend
La Tabella
6 The EsplanadeGreat food, fresh pasta and good seafood choices.
The seared tuna entree is great!
KC's
382 Shute Harbour RdA lively bar, mainly steaks, but a great spot for live music 7 nights a week
Mangrove Jacks
297 Shute Harbour RdMore family friendly bistro style.
Great wood fired pizza
Open style restaurant
For a romantic night out with great views over the Whitsundays and Airlie town.
Just a 5 minute walk from your apartment (But Steep) and roll down the hill when your finished.
This is at the more expensive end of dining in Airlie but the food is good and the views great
Tides Restaurant & Bar
Mount Whitsunday DriveFor a romantic night out with great views over the Whitsundays and Airlie town.
Just a 5 minute walk from your apartment (But Steep) and roll down the hill when your finished.
This is at the more expensive end of dining in Airlie but the food is good and the views great
For authentic asian/ vietnamese food, this is hard to miss. The menu is small but the quality is big.
d'Viet House
293 Airlie EsplanadeFor authentic asian/ vietnamese food, this is hard to miss. The menu is small but the quality is big.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like rum this is the place, 100's of different rums and great cocktails.
Famous for seafood to at Fish Dvine
45 locals recommend
Fish D'vine & The Rum Bar
16 Shute Harbour RdIf you like rum this is the place, 100's of different rums and great cocktails.
Famous for seafood to at Fish Dvine
Essentials
Great place to buy seafood for an indulgent evening in
41 locals recommend
Woolworths Airlie Beach Central
Waterson WayGreat place to buy seafood for an indulgent evening in
Your recommend spa in Airlie for massages, facials, nails, and waxing.
Let them know you are a guest here for preferential treatment
Airlie Day Spa Express
1 Airlie EsplanadeYour recommend spa in Airlie for massages, facials, nails, and waxing.
Let them know you are a guest here for preferential treatment
Getting Around
Ferry to Hamilton Island
Buses to interstate
Plenty of boat trips to the Whitsunday Islands
17 locals recommend
Port of Airlie
Ferry to Hamilton Island
Buses to interstate
Plenty of boat trips to the Whitsunday Islands
Parks & Nature
Great falls in the wet season. Just a 15 minute drive from Airlie and a place to cool off with no chance of stingers, or any other nasty.
It does only flow after rain, but if it has been torrential the road will be cut.
Check out the mud crab for sale when you turn off Conway Road. Cheapest and freshest crab in the area
53 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Falls
Great falls in the wet season. Just a 15 minute drive from Airlie and a place to cool off with no chance of stingers, or any other nasty.
It does only flow after rain, but if it has been torrential the road will be cut.
Check out the mud crab for sale when you turn off Conway Road. Cheapest and freshest crab in the area
Entertainment & Activities
If you want to just chill out in town, read a book and swim and enjoy the view, Airlie Beach Lagoon is a great place to while away a few hours.
Free barbeques are also available and ideal for a late afternoon swim and grab some supplies from Woolies and cook dinner up as a great cheap family evening out
63 locals recommend
Airlie Beach Lagoon
Shute Harbourr RdIf you want to just chill out in town, read a book and swim and enjoy the view, Airlie Beach Lagoon is a great place to while away a few hours.
Free barbeques are also available and ideal for a late afternoon swim and grab some supplies from Woolies and cook dinner up as a great cheap family evening out
ABout a 30 minute drive north of Airlie Beach, Cape Gloucester resort is a great spot for lunch, a swim and whiling away an afternoon.
Right on the beach to play and paddle or swim in the pool for a stress free swim.
Live music is often on the weekends
22 locals recommend
Cape Gloucester Beach Resort
128 Gloucester AveABout a 30 minute drive north of Airlie Beach, Cape Gloucester resort is a great spot for lunch, a swim and whiling away an afternoon.
Right on the beach to play and paddle or swim in the pool for a stress free swim.
Live music is often on the weekends
Shopping
If your looking for a unique gift, Colour Me Crazy is a 25 minute drive away in Proserpine and has everything from clothing, soft furnishing, jewellery, nik naks and influences from all over the world.
27 locals recommend
Colour Me Crazy
2B Dobbins LnIf your looking for a unique gift, Colour Me Crazy is a 25 minute drive away in Proserpine and has everything from clothing, soft furnishing, jewellery, nik naks and influences from all over the world.
Great Local markets on every Saturday from 8 till 12 (Except in very windy or rainy days)
Also on Cruise ship days - If you see a cruise ship from the balcony its a cruise ship day! (About 1 every week on average)
Grab some great local handmade goods and souvenirs, or some fresh local fruit and veggies.
20 locals recommend
Airlie Beach Market
11-27 Coconut GroveGreat Local markets on every Saturday from 8 till 12 (Except in very windy or rainy days)
Also on Cruise ship days - If you see a cruise ship from the balcony its a cruise ship day! (About 1 every week on average)
Grab some great local handmade goods and souvenirs, or some fresh local fruit and veggies.