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Airlie Beach, a popular jumping off point for the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and the Whitsunday Islands, sits on a lush peninsula at Shute Harbour. Known as the heart of the GBR, shops, bars, clubs... more » Airlie Beach, a popular jumping off point for the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and the Whitsunday Islands, sits on a lush peninsula at Shute Harbour. Known as the heart of the GBR, shops, bars, clubs, restaurants and a pleasant boardwalk dot the town, and there’s a stinger-free lagoon to cool off in. Whether skydiving or scuba diving is your thing, you can add it to your itinerary in Airlie Beach. When not snorkeling the reef, head off on a crocodile safari or sail among the Whitsundays. « less

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“Beautiful apartment”

Water's Edge Resort Whitsundays

5 of 5 stars
NiallandNiamh
London
15 Nov 2009

Myself and my girlfriend stayed here for four nights. We had only intended on staying two and then checking out the islands or a boat but after seeing our apartment, decided to stay the four. The...more

“Good snorkelling - great setup”

Fantasea Reefworld

4 of 5 stars
cdg04
Brisbane, Australia
15 Nov 2009

Went to Reefworld from Hamilton Island. It's a 2hr boat trip to Hardy Reef - 1hr of which is pretty rough. If you get motion sickness at all I highly recommend taking some tablets before heading off....more

“Quality apartment, professionally managed”

Summit Apartments Airlie Beach

5 of 5 stars
smaragdpete
Winchester
13 Nov 2009

We rented a 3 room apartment on the top floor. It was well appointed, clean and with a superb view. The team managing the complex were extremely customer focussed, very service minded and helpful. The...more

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