Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre
259 Shute Harbour Road
Airlie Beach, Qld, 4802, Australia

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AUSTRALIA FREECALL: 1800 677 119
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About Airlie Beach ...   What can we do in Airlie Beach? How do I get to there? About Airliebeach.com ...   Where can I find airliebeach.com? What is airliebeach.com.com? Island Accommodation ...   What islands can you book for? Who goes to the islands? What can we do on the islands? How do I get to the islands? Mainland Accommodation ...   Do you need to book in advance? Are there ever discounted rates on accommodation in Airlie Beach? Is the accommodation centrally located or will I require a vehicle to get into Airlie Beach? What type of accommodation is there in Airlie Beach? Bareboat Charter...   What type of boats are available for charter? Where do the charters start from? What can we do while we are on charter? What are the extra costs? What is included in a bareboat charter? Can I sail even though I don’t have any experience? Tell me more about Bareboat Charters? Sailing Adventures ...   What groups of people can sailing trips cater for? What are some of the things that I might have the opportunity to experience on my sailing trip? Can I participate in the sailing? But I’ve have never sailed before, can I join a sailing trip? About Airlie Beach What can we do in Airlie Beach? Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsunday’s and The Great Barrier Reef, and as such, we have many options for sailing and diving adventures. There are various other land activities as well either here in Airlie or on one of the local island resorts. How do I get to there? Airlie Beach is easily accessible by coach, plane, train and even by water. Flights arrive into Proserpine and Hamilton Island with daily Qantas and Virgin Blue (Proserpine). Transfers from these airports are well serviced with either ferrys or bus shuttles. About Airliebeach.com Where can I find airliebeach.com? Our office is located right in the heart of Airlie Beach. As you arrive down the hill into the main street, we are the large information center on the left hand side, right next door to the Hogs Breath Café. You can also find lots of information right here on our website, or feel free to give us a ring on our free call number 1800 677 119 or send an email to one of our local consultants. What is airliebeach.com? We are a long established locally owned and operated travel and internet center. We have specialists of the highest qualifications in all fields that we operate in, from sailing and diving to island and mainland accommodation, plus plane, coach and train travel. Island Accommodation Which islands can you book for? All of them! We get the best local rates on all the island retreats and resorts in the Whitsundays. Hamilton Island Resort, South Molle Island, Daydream Island, Club Crocodile or Peppers Palm Bay Resort on Long Island, Club Med on Lindeman and of course the prestigious Hayman Isalnd Resort. Who goes to the islands? Families, couples and singles. All the islands offer a range of accommodation suitable for most walks of life. What can we do on the islands? On all islands there is a range of watersports, dining and leisure activities and day cruises available. If there is a particular activity you enjoy ask which would be the best island for you. How do I get to the islands? The most common transport to most of the islands is via launch from Shute Harbour. Shute Harbour is located about 10km out of Airlie Beach. There is a very frequent local bus service operated from Airlie to Shute Harbour by Whitsunday Transit. Alternatively, whitsunday.com can organise very reasonably priced scenic flights from Airlie Beach to your chosen island. If you’re flying into Hamilton Island Airport, you can access most other islands by ferry. Mainland Accommodation Do you need to book in advance? While there are many accommodation places in Airlie Beach, we strongly suggest you do book your accommodation in advance. Especially if traveling during school holidays or long weekends. Are there ever discounted rates on accommodation in Airlie Beach? Yes, many of the hotels and resorts do have standby rates, usually within 72 hours of arrival. As we are located in Airlie Beach we are always well aware of specials that may be available and can often make suggestions to our clients accordingly. Also, we can often organise discounts for group bookings or extended stays. Is the accommodation centrally located or will I require a vehicle to get into Airlie Beach? There are many accommodation options located very centrally to Airlie Beach. However, we can often get slightly cheaper rates in skirting areas so you may want to enquire about those if you do have a car. What type of accommodation is there in Airlie Beach? As Airlie Beach has such a diverse range of visitors it has come to have an equally varied range of accommodation options. There is an abundance of hostels, 3, 4 and 5 star hotels, motels, self contained apartments and resorts. We can cater to almost any accommodation budget and requirement. Being the local Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre, we have a good knowledge of the accommodation options in Airlie. Bareboat Charters What type of boats are available for charter? There are small yachts for suitable for couples up to large catamarans for groups or families. For those that are not ‘sailors’ there are motor cruisers as well. Where do the charters start from? The majority of charters start and finish from Airlie Beach. We can also arrange for a relocation to Hamilton Island. What can we do while we are on charter? You will be able to stop at secluded beaches, snorkell destinations or island resorts. The moorings at islands resorts will incurr a fee. What are the extra costs? Provisioning, fuel, insurance and Marine Park Tax. Provisioning can be pre ordered or you can go shopping on the day. Fuel is pay as you go, the motor vessels will incurr a fuel bond. Insurance is dependent on the vessel you take and Marine Park Tax is $20.00 per person What is included in a bareboat charter? A basic charter vessel comes with dingy, snorkelling equipment, linen, CD player, all maps of the area, radio and a fully equiped galley. Can I sail even though I don’t have any experience? Yes, but we will recommend taking a skipper for the first day. During your briefing with operators on the first day they will go over all the aspects of the vessel. If you do not feel confident or are a little worried, a sail guide can be organised on the day. Tell me more about Bareboat Charters? As the Whitsundays Central Reservations Centre, we provide bareboats for guests arriving from all over the world. And we know the deals… Our specialist staff can help you find the right boat at the right price. Just pop us an email at info@whitsunday.com with a basic idea of your preferences and we’ll immediately reply with a selection of suitable options and prices. Sailing Adventures What groups of people can sailing trips cater for? We can organise trips for a vast range of travellers. From personal, small group trips, people travelling on a budget, looking for a party, exhilarating or relaxing cruises. We even cater for people that are susceptible to sea sickness, have special dietary requirements or any other special needs. What are some of the things that I might have the opportunity to experience on my sailing trip? The cost of your sailing trip usually covers your meals, accommodation (either on the vessel or on an island), your snorkeling equipment, a visit to the world famous Whitehaven Beach, coral reef snorkeling, bush walking in some of our well renowned national parks and of course sailing in some of the best conditions Australia has to offer! Some of the vessels can include activities like: free scuba diving; wakeboarding; beach volleyball; kite surfing; Great Barrier Reef coral viewing, tube riding and the list goes on! Can I participate in the sailing? On all trips you have the opportunity to participate in sailing your chosen vessel. However, while you are encouraged to join in the fun of hoisting the sail or taking the helm, you are also more than welcome to relax on the deck and let the crew do all the work. If the sailing really takes your interest we can also discuss options for gaining your sailing accreditation in the Whitsundays. But I have never sailed before, can I join a sailing trip? Yes, you don’t need any sailing or boating experience to enjoy the Whitsunday sailing adventures. We have access to over 70 crewed sailing vessels to suit all tastes.