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What if I can’t swim on the snorkeling tours?

September 27, 2015 By Airlie Beach Online

27 Sep

Don’t worry if you don’t want to snorkel or can’t swim as you are welcome to relax on the boat whilst everyone else snorkels.

If you are concerned that you are not a good swimmer, all the boats have life vests on board and I recommend that you use them to assist your flotation. They also usually carry ‘foam noodles’ and these are also good flotation devices to tuck under your arms and lay your body on top.

If you choose ‘Whitehaven Xpress’ or the ‘Whitehaven Beach / Langford Reef/ Daydream Island tour‘, both these boats have a glass bottom boat so you can still enjoy the day tour to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and the snorkel stop.

The Great Barrier Reef tour has the semi submersible and the underwater viewing area as well as the life vests and noodles.

All the staff on board the boats will be watching out for your safety so communicate with them and let them know your concerns. They will assist you to ensure your day is enjoyable!

Call us at Airlie Beach Online and we are more than happy to direct you to the tour of your choice to ensure that you feel comfortable with your selection. It is never easy to select a tour from abroad without lots of research and that takes time. Call: International +61 7 4946 6222, Within Australia 07 4946 6222 or email; bookings@airliebeachonline.com.au and detail your question on what you want to see and do and the experience of the people in the group.

https://airliebeachonline.com.au/whitsunday-tour/full-day-2-island-adventure-cruise/

https://airliebeachonline.com.au/whitsunday-tour/full-day-whitehaven-xpress/

 

Travelling to Airlie Beach & the Whitsundays.

August 15, 2015 By Airlie Beach Online

15 Aug

The most popular way to travel to Airlie Beach is via the airlines. The main airlines are Virgin Australia, Jetstar and Tiger Air.  The airport that they fly into to is Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine (pronounced PROSS-ER-PINE & airline code is PPP). It is then 30 minutes to the town of Airlie Beach and all transfers are with an airport shuttle bus service or the maxi taxi as a shared service.

Currently, these are the flights available and the flight times can be varied with changes to the schedule;

  • Virgin Australian flies direct from Brisbane (BNE) to Proserpine (PPP) Monday to Friday at 6.30am and 1.40pm.  Saturday & Sunday is only at 1.40pm.
  • Jetstar flies – Brisbane to Proserpine at 8am or can be moved to 8.30am.
  • Jetstar also flies – Melbourne (MEL) to Proserpine (PPP) on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. This flight commenced in June 2015 and has been very popular.
  • Tiger Air – flies Sydney (SYD) to Proserpine (PPP) on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and soon to commence a Sunday flight.

BUS/COACH

Greyhound Australia or Premier Motor Service – these bus services travel the east coast of Australia and are mainly supported by the backpackers that travel our vast country. The low cost of getting on and off as you travel in one direction & the opportunity to save a night’s accommodation if you travel overnight.  Check the websites www.greyhound.com.au and www.premierms.com.au

TRAIN

The train service also services the east coast of Australia allowing you to disembark at the train stations available. When you book your train ticket, ensure you also book the bus ticket to take you to your accommodation in Airlie Beach. This website will provide all the train information for the days they travel north and south on the east coast, www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au

DRIVING

Australia is a big country to travel and our speed limits are mainly 110klm/per hour but can vary to 50, 60, 70, 80 & 100 klm zones.  When you talk to ‘Aussies’ and ask how long does it take to get to your next destination point, we may say it takes 3.5 hours and not 350 klms. Just one of our quirks when you visit our country. If driving from the north Cairns, it will take 8.5 hours to get to Airlie Beach with limited stops. Don’t think you will do it any quicker as you may experience the police and receive a fine. This does not add to a happy holiday!  There are some lovely towns as you travel down the coast so don’t forget the small towns that offer a lot of character. Townsville to Airlie Beach is 3.5 hours.  If you travel from the south then you will experience the long stretch from Rockhampton to Sarina (3.5 hours), then Mackay (another 30mins), then Airlie Beach (another 2 hours).  There is only a fuel station between Rockhampton and Sarina, with no accommodation available if you have not calculated your travel distance correctly.  You turn off the highway at Proserpine to travel to AIrlie Beach, another 30 minutes.

ACCOMMODATION

Most accommodation properties in the small towns will be closed by 5.30pm to at the latest 7.00pm.  Apartment accommodation generally are operated by husband and wife teams and their opening hours are generally business hours 8.30am – 5.30pm.  If you arrive into a town and it is after 5.30pm, you may find that the phones will not be answered and they are closed for the day. Standby accommodation is most welcome however, maybe call in advance to check there is something available for you and you can arrange a late arrival check in.

TOUR BOOKINGS

In Australia, your accommodation property can sell all the tours if you have not booked in advance. It is always good to look for a local tour specialist in the area as they will give you the best information and know how the tours operated.  I am your local tour specialist living in Airlie Beach and I also operate holiday accommodation so I can offer the best of both worlds, especially if you are arriving late. Feel free to use my tour website www.airliebeachonline.com.au and stay at Airlie Apartments, my holiday apartments website is www.airlieapartments.com.au

The photo is courtesy of Tigermoth flights in Airlie Beach. You can enjoy a scenic flight for one or be a daredevil and let the adventurous side take you a thrill ride. Ask us to book you on a flight.

 

 

Where can I hire a jet ski in #AirlieBeach?

August 8, 2015 By Airlie Beach Online

8 Aug

At the time of writing this blog, there isn’t a operator in #AirlieBeach to supply a 15minute or 30 minute jet ski ride.  You can go out on 2 hour jet ski tour that takes you to Daydream Island and South Molle Island from 8.30am or a 1.5 hour tour exploring the beautiful Pioneer Bay and Port of Airlie at 8.30am or 1.30pm.  With two of you on the jet ski, you can swap over and take turns as driver and passenger.  The ultimate is the extreme tour that has 2 hours jet ski fun and 2.5 hours on Daydream Island to explore island life.  This tour departs everyday at 11.30am.

There are 3 jet ski companies currently in Airlie Beach where two of them explore Pioneer Bay over to Daydream and South Molle Island.  The other tour operates up at Hydeaway Bay, the northern #whitsundays to discover the canals and waterways in there unspoilt natural beauty and the wildlife in their natural habitat. A lovely lunch at Montes is included in this tour so you get the best of both worlds.

Contact www.airliebeachonline.com.au to guide you to the tour of your choice

 

 

Can I see crocodiles in the Whitsundays?

August 5, 2015 By Airlie Beach Online

5 Aug

You sure can and in their own habitat on the Proserpine River. The Crocodile Safari will meet you at your accommodation and take you out to Proserpine where you will board a boat and motor quietly up and down the river to identify the crocodiles. Nature has its amazing ways of blending the fauna and flora that you really have to concentrate on what you are looking for.  A BBQ lunch is a great Australian way to enjoy the day with family and make new friends.  The staff will take you on a tractor ride through the landscape to identify the bird life and wildlife that we live amongst in our beautiful country.

There is also another day tour that departs from Airlie Beach to take you to a private farm 40 minutes away.  Here you will handle a baby crocodile, hold a koala, pat a snake and see how the Barefoot Bushman interacts with the animals on his farm. You will discover some new creatures and others that have been around for many years.

Both of these tours offer so much information about the crocodiles that one of the items I discovered, was that a female crocodile can swallow its own teeth when in need of calcium during pregnancy, as it can grow its own teeth many times. So many interesting facts to absorb!

Best time to see many crocodiles is in the winter months as the crocs like to get out in the sun to keep themselves warm.  Take this link to read more; https://airliebeachonline.com.au/whitsunday-tour/full-day-whitsunday-crocodile-safari/

Where can I bush walk in the Whitsundays?

July 26, 2015 By Airlie Beach Online

26 Jul

On the mainland of Airlie Beach there are quite a few bush walks in the Conway Range National Park.  You can take the local bus to Shute Harbour and there is the Swamp Bay and Mt Rooper walking tracks.  Swamp Bay is 4.2klm return and Mt Rooper is 5.4klm circuit.

The Great Whitsunday Walk starts at Cedar Creek Falls and is 28 kilometres long.  You would need to get someone to drop you off so that you end up back in Airlie Beach or you can start the walk at the Kara Crescent access point in Airlie Beach and walk approximately 2 hours up hill to a wonderful lookout over the Whitsundays.  The Great Whitsunday Walk is known for having running events during the dry season and bicycles are also allowed on the track.

The Airlie Creek track is located off Waterson Way and is a short walk of approximately 30 minutes.

South Molle Island is another great walking area that many of my guests talk about.  Depending on the tides for each day, it is possible to take the water taxi over early in the morning and return mid afternoon.  You need a minimum of 2 people to travel if there are not other guests going over and the price starts at $65.00 per person return.

Contact www.airliebeachonline.com au to enquire about bush walking and all your tour enquiries in the #Whitsundays and #Airlie Beach.

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