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This coastal playground is a great jumping off point for adventures in the idyllic isles of the Whitsundays<\/a><\/u>, and for exploring the vast subaquatic marvel that is the Great Barrier Reef<\/a><\/u>. But it\u2019s not just a gateway: long relegated to the status of backpacker haunt, this small town (population 1,208) perhaps deserves a few more column inches than might have previously been thought. There\u2019s a surprising number of things to do in Airlie Beach, not to mention some stellar accommodation options, and a variety of local bars, cafes and restaurants to choose from. Moreover, using Airlie Beach as your base typically makes for a much more economical holiday than staying on the islands will.<\/p>\n\n

Spend sun-drenched days careening around the nearby islands on a high-speed boat, exploring national parks blanketed by lowland tropical rainforest, and wallowing in the warm waters of the Airlie Beach Lagoon before heading out for cocktails and a slap-up seafood dinner.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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