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Airlie is a vibrant, cosmopolitan and inviting village lying at the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands.
Airlie Beach has a small beach enveloped by coconut palm trees, with a beautiful park and gardens. Looking out from under a palm tree you see the yachts anchored in Pioneer Bay, while on the horizon you can see Hayman Island.
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Airlie is situated approximately 20kms east from the Sugar Cane Town of Proserpine and is on a peninsula surrounded by the bay one side and rugged mountains behind.
As you come into Airlie Beach from Proserpine, you will first pass through Cannonvale, which offers 2 major shopping centres. These shopping centres have the major store brands such as Woolworths and Coles, Big W and Target along with numerous small shops from hairdressers to hardware stores to clothing stores....
From Cannonvale keep heading towards Airlie Beach and you will rise up the hill, once at the top, stunning views to the left where you will look over Abel Point Marina and out to the islands. A further kilometre down the road and you arrive in Airlie Beach.
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The main street of Airlie Beach is dotted with Cafes, Bars, Clothing Stores, Souvenir Shops and all manner and variety of Restaurants to temp the taste buds... Thai, Indian, Seafood, Pizza, Mexican, Steaks.... Essential services, such as Doctors,
Dentists and Pharmacies are also located in the main street.
Half way down the main street on the left is The Esplanade, found on google maps as 'Airlie Esplanade', where you will find access to the beach and an array of cafes dotted along the cosmopolitan side walk. On Saturdays, you will also find the Airlie Beach Markets, which provide a surprising variety local arts and crafts and seasonal fruits... try a frozen mango smoothie!
Of an evening, Airlie comes alive, and whether you are just after al fresco dining experience, or a quick bite to eat before heading the the bar or club, it's all here. Don't forget, if you want to stay out all night the bars are open til very late!
Don't forget about the lagoon, just on the foreshore behind the main street shops. It's free and a great place to enjoy a swim and watch over the yachts anchored in the bay.
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