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Airlie Beach, Australia

Cruise Port

Airlie Beach

Suburb of Whitsunday Region, Queensland, Australia.

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Overview

Airlie Beach is a cruise port in Australia. It lies on the coast at approximately -20.274, 148.715.

About Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach is a coastal locality and resort town in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, Airlie Beach had a population of 1,312 people.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Airlie Beach — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Airlie Beach

Airlie Beach is a departure point for the Great Barrier Reef
Airlie Beach is a departure point for the Great Barrier Reef
The Airlie Beach lagoon is an enormous swimming area, approximately 4,300sqm, and holds 4.5 million litres of fresh, chlorinated water
The Airlie Beach lagoon is an enormous swimming area, approximately 4,300sqm, and holds 4.5 million litres of fresh, chlorinated water
Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach
Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 29°C in Mar and coolest around 21°C in Jul (average daytime highs).

Jan
28°
24°
Feb
28°
24°
Mar
29°
24°
Apr
26°
22°
May
24°
20°
Jun
23°
18°
Jul
21°
17°
Aug
22°
17°
Sep
24°
19°
Oct
27°
22°
Nov
28°
23°
Dec
28°
24°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Airlie Beach the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Airlie Beach, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →

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