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. 25th 2024 Apr. 25th 2024 | max: 25.1 °C min: 22 °C |
42.5 m/s 34.6 m/s |
72.4 % 14.1 m |
77.8 % 1,015 hPa |
06:19:24 17:46:37 |
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| Apr. 26th 2024 Apr. 26th 2024 | max: 25.3 °C min: 23.3 °C |
28.8 m/s 34.9 m/s |
8.9 % 22.9 m |
69.1 % 1,015 hPa |
06:19:44 17:45:57 |
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| Apr. 27th 2024 Apr. 27th 2024 | max: 25.2 °C min: 21.7 °C |
38.9 m/s 47.5 m/s |
36.0 % 18.0 m |
77.8 % 1,017 hPa |
06:20:04 17:45:18 |
|
| Apr. 28th 2024 Apr. 28th 2024 | max: 25.6 °C min: 24 °C |
36.0 m/s 44.3 m/s |
33.7 % 23.0 m |
72.8 % 1,017 hPa |
06:20:25 17:44:40 |
|
| Apr. 29th 2024 Apr. 29th 2024 | max: 24.5 °C min: 23.1 °C |
29.5 m/s 36.7 m/s |
35.8 % 19.6 m |
77.5 % 1,016 hPa |
06:20:46 17:44:03 |
|
| Apr. 30th 2024 Apr. 30th 2024 | max: 24.6 °C min: 22.9 °C |
27.7 m/s 33.5 m/s |
25.7 % 18.7 m |
79.3 % 1,015 hPa |
06:21:07 17:43:26 |
|
| May. 1st 2024 May. 1st 2024 | max: 25.8 °C min: 22.9 °C |
27.4 m/s 32.8 m/s |
73.4 % 19.6 m |
78.3 % 1,014 hPa |
06:21:28 17:42:50 |
|
| May. 2nd 2024 May. 2nd 2024 | max: 23.7 °C min: 22.9 °C |
32.4 m/s 37.1 m/s |
93.6 % 22.1 m |
79.0 % 1,013 hPa |
06:21:50 17:42:15 |
|
| May. 3rd 2024 May. 3rd 2024 | max: 23.6 °C min: 22 °C |
35.3 m/s 40.0 m/s |
90.0 % 24.1 m |
69.8 % 1,014 hPa |
06:22:12 17:41:41 |
|
| May. 4th 2024 May. 4th 2024 | max: 22.8 °C min: 21.5 °C |
37.4 m/s 42.5 m/s |
89.8 % 24.1 m |
61.3 % 1,015 hPa |
06:22:34 17:41:08 |
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| May. 5th 2024 May. 5th 2024 | max: 22.1 °C min: 20.1 °C |
34.2 m/s 41.0 m/s |
58.5 % 24.1 m |
56.0 % 1,014 hPa |
06:22:56 17:40:36 |
|
| May. 6th 2024 May. 6th 2024 | max: 22.2 °C min: 19.5 °C |
31.0 m/s 40.0 m/s |
10.9 % 24.1 m |
54.3 % 1,013 hPa |
06:23:19 17:40:04 |
|
| May. 7th 2024 May. 7th 2024 | max: 22.8 °C min: 19.1 °C |
28.4 m/s 33.5 m/s |
7.0 % 24.1 m |
67.5 % 1,014 hPa |
06:23:41 17:39:34 |
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| May. 8th 2024 May. 8th 2024 | max: 22.3 °C min: 19.9 °C |
27.7 m/s 32.4 m/s |
26.5 % 24.1 m |
66.8 % 1,018 hPa |
06:24:04 17:39:04 |
|
| May. 9th 2024 May. 9th 2024 | max: 23.1 °C min: 19.9 °C |
35.6 m/s 41.8 m/s |
44.5 % 23.9 m |
73.3 % 1,018 hPa |
06:24:27 17:38:36 |
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. 27th 2024 Saturday, 27th of Apr. 2024 | Scenic Eclipse II | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| May 9th 2024 Thursday, 9th of May 2024 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Jun. 4th 2024 Tuesday, 4th of Jun. 2024 | Carnival Splendor | 08:30 am | 05:30 pm | |
| Jul. 25th 2024 Thursday, 25th of Jul. 2024 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Sep. 5th 2024 Thursday, 5th of Sep. 2024 | Carnival Splendor | 08:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Sep. 13th 2024 Friday, 13th of Sep. 2024 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Sep. 30th 2024 Monday, 30th of Sep. 2024 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Oct. 23rd 2024 Wednesday, 23rd of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Solstice | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Oct. 26th 2024 Saturday, 26th of Oct. 2024 | Celebrity Edge | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Nov. 12th 2024 Tuesday, 12th of Nov. 2024 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Nov. 16th 2024 Saturday, 16th of Nov. 2024 | Ovation of the Seas | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 19th 2024 Tuesday, 19th of Nov. 2024 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Nov. 22nd 2024 Friday, 22nd of Nov. 2024 | MS Westerdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Nov. 27th 2024 Wednesday, 27th of Nov. 2024 | Crown Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Nov. 29th 2024 Friday, 29th of Nov. 2024 | Quantum of the Seas | 09:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Dec. 3rd 2024 Tuesday, 3rd of Dec. 2024 | Quantum of the Seas | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Dec. 4th 2024 Wednesday, 4th of Dec. 2024 | Quantum of the Seas | 12:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Dec. 10th 2024 Tuesday, 10th of Dec. 2024 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Dec. 14th 2024 Saturday, 14th of Dec. 2024 | Celebrity Edge | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Dec. 15th 2024 Sunday, 15th of Dec. 2024 | Seven Seas Explorer | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 16th 2024 Monday, 16th of Dec. 2024 | Seven Seas Explorer | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Dec. 17th 2024 Tuesday, 17th of Dec. 2024 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 6th 2025 Monday, 6th of Jan. 2025 | Quantum of the Seas | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jan. 7th 2025 Tuesday, 7th of Jan. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 7th 2025 Tuesday, 7th of Jan. 2025 | Quantum of the Seas | 12:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 19th 2025 Sunday, 19th of Jan. 2025 | Celebrity Edge | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Jan. 21st 2025 Tuesday, 21st of Jan. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Jan. 24th 2025 Friday, 24th of Jan. 2025 | Seven Seas Voyager | 07:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Jan. 26th 2025 Sunday, 26th of Jan. 2025 | Ovation of the Seas | 07:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Jan. 27th 2025 Monday, 27th of Jan. 2025 | Ovation of the Seas | 12:00 am | 06:00 pm | |
| Feb. 1st 2025 Saturday, 1st of Feb. 2025 | Crown Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Feb. 4th 2025 Tuesday, 4th of Feb. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 5th 2025 Wednesday, 5th of Feb. 2025 | Quantum of the Seas | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Feb. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Feb. 2025 | Diamond Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Feb. 16th 2025 Sunday, 16th of Feb. 2025 | MS Zuiderdam | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 18th 2025 Tuesday, 18th of Feb. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Feb. 20th 2025 Thursday, 20th of Feb. 2025 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Feb. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Feb. 2025 | Azamara Pursuit | 08:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 24th 2025 Monday, 24th of Feb. 2025 | P&O Arcadia | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Feb. 26th 2025 Wednesday, 26th of Feb. 2025 | Quantum of the Seas | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Mar. 7th 2025 Friday, 7th of Mar. 2025 | Norwegian Sun | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Mar. 11th 2025 Tuesday, 11th of Mar. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Mar. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Mar. 2025 | Crown Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Mar. 12th 2025 Wednesday, 12th of Mar. 2025 | Quantum of the Seas | 07:00 am | 07:00 pm | |
| Mar. 15th 2025 Saturday, 15th of Mar. 2025 | Scenic Eclipse II | 12:00 am | 12:00 am | |
| Mar. 17th 2025 Monday, 17th of Mar. 2025 | Carnival Splendor | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Mar. 18th 2025 Tuesday, 18th of Mar. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Mar. 29th 2025 Saturday, 29th of Mar. 2025 | Celebrity Edge | 08:00 am | 04:00 pm | |
| Apr. 1st 2025 Tuesday, 1st of Apr. 2025 | Carnival Luminosa | 07:00 am | 05:00 pm | |
| Apr. 4th 2025 Friday, 4th of Apr. 2025 | Royal Princess | 07:00 am | 04:00 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 |
