Airlie Beach
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. Abel point marina is the location for taking boats out to islands, and is a brisk fifteen minute walk from Shute Harbour Road, Airlie's High Street, around a recently renovated sea side board walk.
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Hotels in Airlie Beach
 | Whitsunday on The Beach  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | 269 Shute Harbour Road |  |
| Whitsunday On The Beach is situated next to Airlie Beach Lagoon, and offers self-contained units with air conditioning and kitchenettes. Free Wi-Fi is available.
Most units of Whitsunday On The Beach feature balconies or patios, from where you can enjoy views of the sea or Airlie Beach.
Guests have direct access to Airlie Beach Lagoon. There is also an outdoor swimming pool guests can use. At the tour desk, guests can book several tours to the Great Barrier Reef.
Whitsunday On The Beach is within walking distance from restaurants, entertainment and shopping. Hamilton Island Airport is only 26 km away.
Free parking is available. ... more | | |
 | qualia  |
Score 0 from 0 reviews | | 20 Whitsunday Boulevard |  |
| qualia is a luxury retreat on Hamilton Island, at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. This 5-star resort offers exclusive accommodation, a fantastic spa, gourmet dining and beautiful beaches.
The resort offers a selection of free-standing villas, each of which has a master bedroom, separate living room and a luxury en suite bathroom. Choose between the Leeward Pavilions which have a private sundeck or the Windward Pavilions which boast a private infinity plunge pool.
There are 2 infinity-edge swimming pools for guests to relax by or chill out on the beautiful beach. Guests can make use of the complimentary kayaks and snorkelling gear or hire one of the 17-foot catamarans. The spa offers a great selection of body treatments, therapies and massages.
All guests staying at qualia receive free VIP transfers between the resort and Hamilton Island Airport or Marina. Each pavilion also comes with a 2-seater golf buggy which can be used around the resort or to explore the island.
qualia is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. ... more | | |
| | Whitsunday Terraces  |
Score 7.125 from 27 reviews | | 5 Golden Orchid Drive |  |
| Whitsunday Terraces combines a beachfront location and great views with comfortable and great-value accommodation. The complex amenities include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, a restaurant and a cocktail bar.
All the studios and suites have magnificent ocean views from their large balconies. They also feature air conditioning and kitchenette facilities.
Ideally located in the heart of Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Terraces offers easy access to shopping, restaurants and the beachfront lagoon.
The Whitsunday Islands are perfect for snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, fishing, parasailing and sea kayaking. They also lie next to one of the world's great wonders, the Great Barrier Reef. ... more | | |
 | Whitsunday Holiday Apartments  |
Score 8.6 from 6 reviews | | Resort Drive |  |
| Whitsunday Holiday Apartments is located on the resort side of Hamilton Island, directly opposite Catseye Beach. It offers self-catering serviced apartments with views of the Coral Sea or the tropical gardens.
The modern apartments of Whitsunday Holiday Apartments are well equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV and a fully equipped kitchen. All of the apartments have furnished and private balconies where you can either enjoy spectacular views of the sea and Whitsunday Island, or the landscaped gardens en pools.
You can relax by the outdoor swimming pools, or play tennis on the tennis courts. Guests also have access to the island’s gym, spa and sauna. If you enjoy water sports, you can make use of the various water sports facilities available.
Catseye Beach is only a one-minute stroll away, and guests have unlimited use of the Island’s shuttle service. ... more | | |
 | Beach Club  |
Score 8.15 from 7 reviews | | Resort Drive |  |
| The Beach Club is located beachfront on Hamilton Island by the Great Barrier Reef. All rooms feature views of Catseye Beach plus a private courtyard or balcony. Breakfast is included.
The hotel is surrounded by landscaped tropical gardens. Facilities include a spa and wellness centre, mini-golf course and infinity-edge pool.
Guests can make complimentary use of water sport equipment, such as catamarans and windsurfers.
The hotel restaurant offers à la carte dining on the pool terrace. There is also a club lounge and bar.
The Beach Club offers complimentary shuttle service to Hamilton Island Airport, and a free area shuttle.
Free parking is available on site. ... more | | |
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| Easy Walking and Scenic Mount Wellington Tour |
4 hours |
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Depart Hobart and drive up to 720 meters above sea level for the beginning of your walk. A short safety briefing is given before you enter an enchanted forest of magnificent tall eucalypts, ferns and unique gondwanan rainforest species. You will soon reach the tallest tree in the forest, the magnificent Octopus Tree. Take some time to wonder about the way this special tree has grown.
Retracing your steps for 5 minutes, reach the junction with the Circle Track and descend a little further into the forest. You'll pass over a footbridge that spans the headwaters of Hobart Rivulet and see some magnificent tall Fern Trees, as well as taking time out to learn about the ancient nature of these plants and hear about the contrasting ways the previous Aboriginal and European residents used them.
Back at the minibus it's all on board for a short ride to our first scenic lookout over the Derwent, South Arm, Tasman Peninsula and Storm Bay. Shortly after, reach the Springs and start your second walk.
The second walk tracks the eastern face of the Mountain for 1.5 kilometers to Sphinx Rock Lookout. The forest on the way is higher and drier than before, and you'll gain extensive views down to Hobart and beyond to Maria Island on the East Coast. At Sphinx Rock Lookout or Rock Cabin enjoy a gourmet morning or afternoon tea which includes produce from unique Tasmanian plants you've seen along the way.
On returning to the minibus drive to the Summit of Mt Wellington (1270m or 4166ft ASL). There is time here to explore the lookouts and marvel at the breathtaking views of Hobart and its waterways as well as distant mountains of the SouthWest, Central Highlands, Ben Lomond, Freycinet and Maria Island. If the weather is poor you'll be blown away by the change from Hobart - it's often 10 degrees colder and blowing a gale (remember, this is a Tasmanian Mountain).
From here drive down the spectacular Summit Road to Hobart.
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3 hours |
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This morning tour provides a great overview of the city center and surrounding suburbs. Hear the history of this ever growing city and see why more and more people love to call Brisbane home. Take a relaxing cruise along the Brisbane River through the city center, complete with informative commentary from local experts. Visit historic Newstead House and enjoy morning tea overlooking the Brisbane River. Visit South Bank Parklands - Australia's only inner city beach and explore attractions such as the Art Gallery, Museum and Cultural Centre.
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| Cairns in a Day - Gone Wild at the Cairns Tropical Zoo |
7 hours |
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Ideal for visitors, who want to make the most out of their stay.
The Cairns Tropical Zoo is the only Zoo in Tropical North Queensland. Enjoy a full morning zoo program, with an opportunity to cuddle a Koala (small extra cost), learn all about snakes, crocodiles, dragons, koalas and red pandas.
See the fabulous Free Flight Bird Show and take time to feed kangaroos, see dingo's, cassowaries, and more. The choices are endless. Transfer to the Heliport for an awesome 30 minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef.
Enjoy an Aussie Tropical lunch and a range of underwater activities including snorkeling, semi-submersible (Sub) and glass bottom boat coral viewing included in the tour. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available. (additional charges apply)
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