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Airlie Beach.

Airlie Beach.

The small town of Airlie Beach lies a few kilometres from the Main Highway East of Proserpine. When driving into Airlie on The Shute Harbour Road you will encounter magnificent views of the Abel Point Marina and out to Pioneer Bay on your left. The town itself has not changed asthetically in the last dozen or so years. But changes are on the way.The Lagoon is a fairly recent addition that is certainly a great plus for The Family Visitor ,and the new Marina Complex is well underway.
Any accommodation that you choose in Airlie is basically five mins. walk to the shops and eateries, and of coarse for the young, the town has plenty of Night Clubs. All the businesses are situated on Shute Harbour Road or The New Esplanade. Backpackers can hire scooters from either of 2 local companies, and there is a Car Hire Company in Town.

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 		The Lagoon Airlie Beach.

The Beach at Airlie is lined with picturesque palms, and being sheltered from the South Westerlies is not an option for surfers. The town is the main departure point for all the snorkelling , diving, sailing and cruise activities in the area.There are numerous restaurants to suit all tastes and The New Esplanade has several Alfresco outlets where you can dine away and take in whatever cool breeze there is. Entertainment is provided on The Esplanade every Sunday afternoon for the Alfresco Diners.
The Market on the foreshore is a popular meeting spot for locals and tourists alike. Fresh fruit and vegetables can be bought , souvenirs purchased, and entertainment is another feature to make it a must for a Saturday Morning.



Dining.

View from The Sailing Club

Backpackers.

Cruises.

Airlie Beach---Sailing Mecca----Backpackers Paradise.

This small town is a haven for Backpackers and visitors wanting a Barrier Reef Experience.There are numerous sailing vessels that leave The Abel Point Marina on trips for various destinations throughout the Whitsunday Islands and The Barrier Reef. These are a favourite choice for the Backpackers who wish to stay out for several days diving and snorkelling. Other Visitors can take day trips to the Islands close by. The Main Passenger Ferry service to the Islands from Airlie is Cruise Whitsundays.This company provides a regular shuttle service to Daydream , Long and Hamilton Islands as well as daytrips to The Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island aboard the 85ft. catamaran Camira. There is a Cruise Whitsundays Booking Office in Airlie Beach and also the main office at Abel Point Marina where all day trippers check in for their boarding passes.


Abel Point Marina.

Charters.


Adventure.

Camels - Cafes - Clubs - Cruising.

The camel train arrives every Saturday for the always popular ride along the beach at Airlie. Abel Point has always got an interesting vessel or two to photograph. On this particular day The Young Endeavour was berthed in the harbour. Harry's Cafe situated close to The Lagoon is frequented by tourists and locals alike, and just across the road, the purple building is the night club Paddy's Shenanigans. For spectacular views you can pop into The Sailing Club and take in the scenery across Pioneer Bay from the verandah.
Young Endeavour at Abel Point

View from Airlie Beach Sailing Club
Camels on Airlie Beach.
Harry's Cafe

Airlie Street Scene with Paddy's Shenanigans.
Airlie Clock Tower.

Local Landmarks.

The Clock Tower is not quite Big Ben, it stands in the centre of Airlie directly opposite the walkway to The Lagoon and everyone who visits will remember the Clock Tower that stands very close to Airlie Beache's most popular drinking spot, Magnums. The photo on the right was taken from outside The Whitsunday Sailing Club looking South East up into the hillier part of Airlie Beach. Views from up there will give the visitor beautiful views over Pioneer Bay ,the yachts moored in the vacinity, and an idea of the size of The new Meridian Project,The Port of Airlie.
View from W.S.C.
The Rum Bar.

Outdoor Dining.

Two of the most popular Eateries in town are Fish D'Vine on the left and Cactus Jacks on the right. Fish D'Vine, hosted by Kevin and Becky is well known for its famous Rum Bar and its award winning Seafood Dining, whilst Cactus Jacks is a first class Mexican Restaurant , one of three restaurants incorporated into The Airlie Beach Hotel hosted by Mark Bell. There are many food outlets to choose from to suit everyones budget, and the variety of cuisine to choose from in such a small town is remarkable.
Cactus Jacks.
Capers on The Esplanade.

One of the favourite venues for Alfresco Dining in Airlie Beach is The Airlie Beach Hotel Restautant , Capers on The Espanade. There are several outlets for dining along this stretch.
Liz and Friends.

A value for money outdoor dining spot just outside Airlie at Abel Point Marina is Barracudas where the locals above are passing away a leisurely lunch time with glorious views out to Pioneer Bay.

View from Barracudas.

This view is from the downstairs bar at Barracudas in Abel Point Marina. A glorious spot enjoyed by locals and boat owners alike. Recently refurbished and opened by new owners Sean and Henk.

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