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Suburb of Whitsunday Region, Queensland, Australia
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Airlie Beach (or Airlie) is a town in Queensland, Australia and is the closest port from which to access the Whitsunday islands on the Great Barrier Reef. With around 25,000 residents, it is developed to cater for almost every kind of tourist and backpacker, and is the major hub for trips out to the Whitsunday islands and Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Right in the centre of town has lots of accommodation options - dorms, privates and camping (tents, powered and non-powered sites) within 7 acres of tropical gardens. Nomads Mad Card Holders receive a discount. Free Wi-Fi in the reception.
Right in the centre of town has many dorm beds and is connected to one of the liveliest bar in town. A normal dorm sleeps eight, has its own shower and toilet, fridge and TV. These are fairly clean, depending on your co-habitees. The bar (open to everyone) has live music every Friday and Saturday singing teeny songs to cater for the large young British and Irish contingent of visitors. Nomads Mad Card Holders receive a discount. Paid Wi-Fi.
Connected to a food court, bar, club and unfortunately seedy looking joints for the pokies (slot machines for gambling). In the bar the crowd looks older the live music more alternative and rock style. Free Wi-Fi.
An excellent choice for something smaller, and is the 2004 Whitsunday Tourism award winner. There is a very good kitchen for cooking, a small pool, bar, tables and sofas on a relaxed terrace looking into the harbour (under construction for a new marina!) The staff are friendly and offer helpful advice, the dorms sleep four, are kept clean and artistically decorated. You can sleep in your car or van on the hostel's private parking space and pay $10 to use all the facilities. There is a bus stop just outside for the motionally challenged, or for trips back to the Proserpine airport.
Nestled in 7 acres of shady tropical foliage next to the Conway National Park. Minutes in one direction to Shute Harbour and in the other to the tourist centre of Airlie Beach.
This hostel is near the Airlie Lagoon plus lots of restaurants and cafes. Every second night they have a $10 dinner such as roast chicken, as well as movie nights, quiz nights and pool volleyball.
Quiet hostel in front of the beach. Free Wi-Fi in the communal area.
Situated high above Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Reflections offers luxury holiday apartments, complete with open-concept interiors. Each apartment is outfitted with a balcony, allowing guests to soak up breathtaking 180-degree vistas of both Airlie Beach and the exquisite Whitsunday Islands. A selection of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments caters to the needs of various travel groups, promising a memorable stay in this piece of paradise.
By train
There is a train station in Proserpine for those travelling up the East Coast.
By bus
Greyhound, Flixbus, and Premier coaches stop at Airlie on their trip between Brisbane and Cairns.
A number of buses serve the airport terminal, and drive to Airlie beach or other locations but all but one must be prebooked.
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