Airlie Beach is a coastal town located in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. It is situated on the Whitsunday Coast, which is part of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It is part of the Whitsunday Islands, a group of 74 islands off the coast of Queensland.
Airlie Beach is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful beaches, lush rainforests and stunning views. The town is a great place to relax, explore and enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy, from swimming and snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef, to exploring the local wildlife and national parks.
The area was first settled in the late 1800s by a group of fishermen and farmers. In the 1960s, the area became popular with backpackers and tourists, and the town of Airlie Beach was officially established in 1974.
The town has a rich history and culture, with a number of interesting historical sites. The Airlie Beach Lighthouse was built in 1878, and is now a popular tourist attraction. The Airlie Beach Historical Museum is also located in the town, and showcases the area’s history and culture.
Airlie Beach is a great place to explore and enjoy the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands. With its stunning beaches, lush rainforests and vibrant culture, it is an ideal destination for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
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Airlie Beach in Australia has a warm, humid climate year-round, with temperatures rarely dropping below 20°C. In summer (December to February), temperatures can reach up to 30°C with high humidity and frequent rainfall. Autumn (March to May) sees milder temperatures with less humidity and less rainfall. Winter (June to August) is cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 15°C and less rainfall. Spring (September to November) is warm and humid with temperatures ranging from 20°C to 25°C and occasional rainfall.
Our weather forecast for Airlie Beach helps plan your stay according to the weather. For sunny days, pack light and breathable clothes, swimwear, and sunscreen. For winter weather, it's recommended to bring warm clothes, gloves, a hat, sturdy footwear, and a raincoat.
| Date | Icon | Temperature | Wind speed/gusts | Cloudiness/Visibility | Air humidity/pressure | Sunrise/Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 17th 2025 Apr. 17th 2025 | max: 25.0 °C min: 20.9 °C |
17.6 m/s 18.4 m/s |
34.4 % 24.1 m |
70.9 % 1,012 hPa |
06:16:46 17:52:32 |
|
| Apr. 18th 2025 Apr. 18th 2025 | max: 25.5 °C min: 21.8 °C |
14.0 m/s 15.1 m/s |
56.6 % 24.0 m |
69.2 % 1,011 hPa |
06:17:04 17:51:47 |
|
| Apr. 19th 2025 Apr. 19th 2025 | max: 25.4 °C min: 23.4 °C |
18.0 m/s 21.2 m/s |
45.2 % 24.1 m |
63.2 % 1,013 hPa |
06:17:23 17:51:02 |
|
| Apr. 20th 2025 Apr. 20th 2025 | max: 24.8 °C min: 21.5 °C |
23.4 m/s 26.3 m/s |
42.6 % 22.7 m |
72.3 % 1,014 hPa |
06:17:42 17:50:18 |
|
| Apr. 21st 2025 Apr. 21st 2025 | max: 25.0 °C min: 22.6 °C |
19.8 m/s 22.7 m/s |
5.7 % 24.1 m |
71.7 % 1,014 hPa |
06:18:01 17:49:35 |
|
| Apr. 22nd 2025 Apr. 22nd 2025 | max: 24.9 °C min: 21.4 °C |
14.0 m/s 16.6 m/s |
7.7 % 24.1 m |
73.9 % 1,013 hPa |
06:18:20 17:48:52 |
|
| Apr. 23rd 2025 Apr. 23rd 2025 | max: 25.2 °C min: 22.4 °C |
19.8 m/s 19.4 m/s |
23.9 % 23.8 m |
74.6 % 1,012 hPa |
06:18:40 17:48:10 |
|
| Apr. 24th 2025 Apr. 24th 2025 | max: 25.1 °C min: 22.3 °C |
29.5 m/s 32.8 m/s |
3.6 % 24.1 m |
74.4 % 1,013 hPa |
06:18:59 17:47:28 |
|
| Apr. 25th 2025 Apr. 25th 2025 | max: 24.7 °C min: 22.3 °C |
28.1 m/s 32.4 m/s |
21.7 % 22.1 m |
79.4 % 1,014 hPa |
06:19:19 17:46:48 |
|
| Apr. 26th 2025 Apr. 26th 2025 | max: 25.0 °C min: 22 °C |
19.4 m/s 25.1 m/s |
2.3 % 24.1 m |
74.5 % 1,014 hPa |
06:19:40 17:46:08 |
|
| Apr. 27th 2025 Apr. 27th 2025 | max: 23.0 °C min: 20.9 °C |
37.1 m/s 42.5 m/s |
1.3 % 24.1 m |
54.0 % 1,015 hPa |
06:20:00 17:45:28 |
|
| Apr. 28th 2025 Apr. 28th 2025 | max: 21.9 °C min: 19.2 °C |
25.9 m/s 31.3 m/s |
2.4 % 24.1 m |
59.3 % 1,016 hPa |
06:20:21 17:44:50 |
|
| Apr. 29th 2025 Apr. 29th 2025 | max: 23.8 °C min: 20.5 °C |
26.6 m/s 28.8 m/s |
54.2 % 24.1 m |
67.3 % 1,017 hPa |
06:20:42 17:44:12 |
|
| Apr. 30th 2025 Apr. 30th 2025 | max: 23.9 °C min: 20.5 °C |
27.4 m/s 30.6 m/s |
58.3 % 24.1 m |
76.2 % 1,015 hPa |
06:21:03 17:43:35 |
Would you like to travel to Airlie Beach on a cruise ship or would you just like to know when a certain ship will dock there? Here you will find an overview of the cruise ships that will be calling at the port of Airlie Beach.
| Date | Ship | Arrival | Departure | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr. 21st 2025 Monday, 21st of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Sun | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 25th 2025 Friday, 25th of Apr. 2025 | Norwegian Sun | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| May 9th 2025 Friday, 9th of May 2025 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| May 30th 2025 Friday, 30th of May 2025 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Jun. 27th 2025 Friday, 27th of Jun. 2025 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Aug. 7th 2025 Thursday, 7th of Aug. 2025 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Aug. 19th 2025 Tuesday, 19th of Aug. 2025 | Norwegian Sun | 07:00 am | 02:30 pm | |
| Aug. 22nd 2025 Friday, 22nd of Aug. 2025 | Norwegian Sun | 10:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Sep. 11th 2025 Thursday, 11th of Sep. 2025 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Sep. 20th 2025 Saturday, 20th of Sep. 2025 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Sep. 30th 2025 Tuesday, 30th of Sep. 2025 | Crown Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Oct. 25th 2025 Saturday, 25th of Oct. 2025 | Celebrity Solstice | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Oct. 28th 2025 Tuesday, 28th of Oct. 2025 | Celebrity Edge | 10:00 am | 08:00 pm | |
| Nov. 4th 2025 Tuesday, 4th of Nov. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 11th 2025 Tuesday, 11th of Nov. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Nov. 28th 2025 Friday, 28th of Nov. 2025 | Crown Princess | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 2nd 2025 Tuesday, 2nd of Dec. 2025 | Grand Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 3rd 2025 Wednesday, 3rd of Dec. 2025 | Discovery Princess | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Dec. 9th 2025 Tuesday, 9th of Dec. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Dec. 11th 2025 Thursday, 11th of Dec. 2025 | Voyager of the Seas | 09:00 am | 06:30 pm | |
| Dec. 16th 2025 Tuesday, 16th of Dec. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 16th 2025 Tuesday, 16th of Dec. 2025 | Celebrity Edge | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Dec. 18th 2025 Thursday, 18th of Dec. 2025 | Voyager of the Seas | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Dec. 19th 2025 Friday, 19th of Dec. 2025 | Grand Princess | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Dec. 22nd 2025 Monday, 22nd of Dec. 2025 | Seven Seas Explorer | 01:00 pm | 12:00 am | |
| Dec. 23rd 2025 Tuesday, 23rd of Dec. 2025 | Seven Seas Explorer | 12:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 15th 2026 Thursday, 15th of Jan. 2026 | Voyager of the Seas | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 18th 2026 Sunday, 18th of Jan. 2026 | Celebrity Edge | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Jan. 19th 2026 Monday, 19th of Jan. 2026 | Seven Seas Navigator | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 20th 2026 Tuesday, 20th of Jan. 2026 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Jan. 21st 2026 Wednesday, 21st of Jan. 2026 | Voyager of the Seas | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Feb. 3rd 2026 Tuesday, 3rd of Feb. 2026 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 8th 2026 Sunday, 8th of Feb. 2026 | Voyager of the Seas | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 9th 2026 Monday, 9th of Feb. 2026 | Anthem of the Seas | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Feb. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Feb. 2026 | Anthem of the Seas | 12:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Feb. 2026 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Feb. 15th 2026 Sunday, 15th of Feb. 2026 | Celebrity Edge | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Feb. 17th 2026 Tuesday, 17th of Feb. 2026 | Voyager of the Seas | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Mar. 4th 2026 Wednesday, 4th of Mar. 2026 | Grand Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Mar. 8th 2026 Sunday, 8th of Mar. 2026 | Azamara Onward | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 10th 2026 Tuesday, 10th of Mar. 2026 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Mar. 11th 2026 Wednesday, 11th of Mar. 2026 | Voyager of the Seas | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Mar. 13th 2026 Friday, 13th of Mar. 2026 | Crown Princess | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Mar. 15th 2026 Sunday, 15th of Mar. 2026 | Seven Seas Mariner | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Mar. 16th 2026 Monday, 16th of Mar. 2026 | Seven Seas Mariner | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Mar. 17th 2026 Tuesday, 17th of Mar. 2026 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 19th 2026 Thursday, 19th of Mar. 2026 | Carnival Splendor | 10:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Mar. 23rd 2026 Monday, 23rd of Mar. 2026 | Voyager of the Seas | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 24th 2026 Tuesday, 24th of Mar. 2026 | Voyager of the Seas | 12:00 am | 03:30 pm | |
| Mar. 26th 2026 Thursday, 26th of Mar. 2026 | Crown Princess | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm |
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.| Port | Distance |
|---|---|
| Whitsunday Island in Australia | 23,80 km |
| Townsville in Australia | 229,01 km |
| Great Barrier Reef in Australia | 245,00 km |
| Middle Percy in Australia | 281,15 km |
