Airlie Beach

The main base for the Whitsunday Islands. A mecca for backpackers, pretty much run by backpackers.

It’s a thriving Town with everything geared up for the tourists

Reef Snorkelling
Whitehaven Beach
Clubs and bars

See the filmstrip for an overview of life around Airlie Beach

Easily accessible islands include:

* Daydream Island
* Hamilton Island
* Hayman Island
* Hook Island
* Lindeman Island
* Long Island
* South Molle Island

You can camp on Henning Island, Hook Island,Denman Island, Lindeman Island, Long Island, North Molle Island, Planton Island, Shaw Island, South Molle Island, South Repulse Island, Tancred Island, Thomas Island and Whitsunday Island.
You can book camping and buy camping permits from the EPA. – Get a water taximan to drop off and collect.

Whitsunday Island is the largest Island. There is no accommodation on the island, as it is all National Park. However, you can camp at several places on the island with Dugong, Joes, and Sawmill Beaches offering water supplies. More fabulous beaches cover the ‘desert’ island.