Hotels near Whitsunday Airport - WSY, Airlie Beach

This is a great little town with a real tropical holiday feel; there's a fantastic main shopping are that has everything from breakfast to nightclubs; plenty of Ubers; close to everything. We arrived in Airlie Beach to board the yacht Miss Devereaux - the Whitsunday Islands were wonderful but the boat left a lot to be desired; I wouldn't recommend this boat to anyone. But the Whitsundays is probably the most beautiful place on Earth.

There is no town at Shute Harbour, only, well, a harbour. This is serviced by a good road and a bus from Airlie Beach, but the location is quite remote. This means it is very peaceful and calm, but you will need to plan ahead for meals and shopping.

Stunning weather, stunning views, friendly staff everywhere we went, Except for the bar on the right at the roundabout as you drop down into the main shopping area. (bar staff were rude) Went on a Red Cat Adventure snorkling & visit to an Island with the most stunning beach I have ever seen. Pristine sand and clear blue water. Skipper Mark & Deck crew Jade & Kobi were fantastic we highly recommend them.

Shute Harbour is quiet, beautiful and has a terminal for trips to the islands and the reefs. It offers no shops or restaurants but by car either your own or ridesharing, or reasonable bus service, one can get to such facilities with little trouble - only 10 km to Airlie Beach, which is of course much noisier and more of a party place.

Beyond the water, you can explore Conway National Park with hiking, waterfalls, and lookouts. Basically, Airlie Beach is great because it combines tropical beauty, adventure activities, and a fun town vibe all in one spot.

This is a cracking spot to visit ,weather is consistent the vibe of the town is just great. Loads to see and do in the area . A visit to Whitehaven Beach is a must. Fishing charters ,jetski rides and yachting or power boat trips are also worth doing .