Getting Around Airlie Beach

You don't have to drive 1100 km from Brisbane to enjoy a driving holiday around the Whitsundays region. Airlie Beach car rental is a much easier option. Just catch a plane to Mackay and then hire a car from Avis or Europcar, grab a map of Airlie Beach and head off on your great escape. The Whitsunday Islands await!

Not only is Airlie Beach home to unspoiled beaches and tropical weather, it is also surrounded by rainforest and national park. Four-wheel-drive enthusiasts will find several different roads and tracks to explore.

If you prefer to stay by the beach and shops, then the shuttle bus from the airport will get you to your destination. The Whitsunday Shuttle offers door-to-door service, including the major resorts and even some harder-to-access accommodation. Their medium-sized bus fleet is built to handle the regions' hilly terrain.

Once in Airlie Beach, you will find the Whitsunday Transit bus service perfect for going shopping, seeing surrounding areas and accessing the trains. This local service runs 70 routes every day, including down to nearby Shute Harbour.

When taking a day trip to the nearby islands and resorts, Shute Harbour is the starting point for the major ferry service in the Whitsunday region. The service operates seven days a week and allows you to explore the sights around Airlie Beach in air-conditioned comfort.

Adventurous traveller should think about Bareboat Charter. With only basic boating knowledge, you can skipper your own yacht, catamaran or motor boat around the islands. This is the ultimate romantic getaway or family fun day out!

 

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