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Whitsunday Airport near Airlie Beach to Undergo Upgrade

Prosperine Airport, also known as Whitsunday Airport, is undergoing a $4million redevelopment as Whitsunday as announced by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh last Sunday.

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Rare Find On A Remote Beach Sheds Light On Mystery Of Yacht Vanished At Sea

THE yacht was surging across the Great Australian Bight under clear skies and a full moon with a "good wind and a huge swell right up the bum", penned Michael Calvin in a letter to his twin sister Sue.

Message In A Bottle Redeems Lost Sons

A message in a bottle washed up on a remote West Australian beach has shed new light on one of the nation's most intriguing maritime mysteries, writes Robert Wainwright.

Bustling Beach

ON the Whitsunday Coast, Airlie Beach has grown into a bustling resort village. New four-star accommodation is coming on line all the time and the entertainment strip, Shute Harbour Road, is bursting with restaurants, bars, cafes, nightclubs and live entertainment. This picturesque town, backed b

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Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach, Queensland, is situated on a peninsula on Australia's mainland, in the centre of the 2,000km stretch of the Great Barrier Reef, in the Whitsunday Island region.

The town is well positioned for locals and visitors to sail between Whitsundays's 74 islands or take a cruise, and Airlie Beach also has a ferry service to most of the islands.

Airlie Beach history

Australia's Whitsunday Islands was named by James Cook in 1770. He named it when he passed through the area on Whit Sunday, a Christian celebration also known as the Pentecost. Now, Airlie Beach residents celebrate the Blessing of the Fleet on Whit Sunday each year.

Airlie Beach climate

A popular tourist destination, Airlie Beach has a sub-tropical climate and experiences much humidity in the warmer months - a result of hot temperatures combined with wet weather.

The warmer weather attracts cyclones from January to March. Be careful also of stingers that occupy Airlie Beach from November to May and utilise the swimming lagoon on the beach's foreshore. The climate becomes dryer and cooler when winter arrives.

Airlie Beach attractions

It's hard to beat Airlie Beach's stunning lookouts at Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach with views of Great Barrier Reef's glistening water and silken sand. From beachfront cafes to acclaimed restaurants, Airlie Beach also has a myriad of restaurants to try in the area.

Airlie Beach accommodation

If you're thinking about moving to Airlie Beach, there's accommodation available to buy and rent. If you want a temporary stay, live it up in apartments, resorts, hotels or backpackers that are mostly located within walking distance of Airlie Beach.