Airlie Beach attractions, you have sunny beaches and sailing on the Great Barrier Reef

Airlie Beach attractions and the Withsunday Islands have attractions everywhere, Snorkeling/diving on the Great Barrier Reef, sailing tropical islands, skydiving, and reef fishing.

Airlie Beach attractions cater for backpackers, budget tourist, to people who love throwing money around and there are a variety of activities to explore when it comes to Airlie Beach, and they are within close proximity to your backpacker accommodation. The most popular attractions in the area are the numerous cruises which leave from Shute Harbour and the Abel Point Marina. Ranging from anything from half day to three days in duration, these cruises sail around the Whitsundays and the Outer Great Barrier Reef.

The wildlife parks in the surrounding area are also extremely popular and many companies offer horseriding trips and walking tours through the nearby rainforest. This is an excellent way to see the local fauna such as kangaroos, wallabies, koalas and so much more roam freely in the parks.

Here are some more backpacking attractions below:

Barrier Reef Bungy
Shute Harbour Road, Airlie.

You will not find a higher bungy in all of Australia.

Tandem Skydive
Whitsunday Airport, Shute Harbour Road, Airlie

The best way to see the Whitsunday islands, it costs around $249 but includes everything, worth every dollar.

Whitsunday Dreamer
Able Point Marina, Airlie.

Cruises around the islands and takes passengers to two different resorts and a coral reef. They provide a barbecue lunch on board and have water sports on offer including snorkeling, fishing, boomnetting and parasailing.

Fawlty Tour's 4WD Rain Forest Tours

This tour will take you through the rainforest and to Cedar Creek Falls and includes free pickups to and from your hostel, free entry to the rainforest and a free picnic lunch, the price is around $45.

Bushman's Wildlife Park
Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach.

Featuring a host of wildlife shows including snakes, crocodiles various native animals including koalas, kangaroos and wallabies. Located about 10kms from Airlie Beach.

Airlie Beach Swimming Lagoon

This man made lagoon cost over $8 million, and is a year round, stinger free swimming facility, opened in 2001 and is extremely popular among backpackers and visitors to Airlie Beach. It has a beautiful sandy beach and landscaped grassy areas, picnic areas and barbecues.

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