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Airlie Beach

4.8 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Airlie Beach is at Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia in Whitsunday Islands, Australia.

Airlie Beach at Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia. Resort foreshore beach with nearby stays and services. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

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At a glance

Water temperature
28 °C
Sea state
Calm
Waves
0.34 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Whitsunday Islands
Country
Australia

Frequently asked questions

Where is Airlie Beach?

Airlie Beach, QLD, Australia

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Whitsunday Islands, Australia

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

04/11
29°
23°
Wind 21 km/h
UV index 9
05/11
30°
23°
Wind 18 km/h
UV index 9
06/11
30°
23°
Wind 16 km/h
UV index 9
07/11
29°
23°
Wind 16 km/h
UV index 10
08/11
29°
24°
Wind 17 km/h
UV index 10
09/11
28°
24°
Wind 13 km/h
UV index 8
10/11
29°
25°
Wind 14 km/h
UV index 9

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
28°
Feb
29.1°
Mar
27.8°
Apr
25.8°
May
23.7°
Jun
22.4°
Jul
21.3°
Aug
21.3°
Sep
22.7°
Oct
25.4°
Nov
28.8°
Dec
28.7°

Places to stay nearby

Reef View Hotel

4-star hotel · directly opposite Catseye Beach, Hamilton Island, 368 rooms
≈ 450 $
850 m

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Less than 30 minutes by car.

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