Whitsundays guides from Whitsunday Reflections
Plain, fact-checked guides for guests staying with us in Airlie Beach: the beaches, islands, reef and town, and how to get to them from the apartments.
Plan your days on the water and in town
Each guide covers one place: what it is, how to get there from Airlie Beach, how long to allow and what to take. The facts are checked against Queensland Parks, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and the council, and every guide shows when it was last updated.
Whitehaven Beach
The south end and Hill Inlet, the tides, the lookout walks, the ways to get there and what to pack.
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The Whitsunday Islands
The 74 islands, which ones you can visit, the national parks, the snorkelling bays and the resort ferries.
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The Great Barrier Reef
How far out the reef is, pontoon trips and reef boats, seeing Heart Reef from the air, and reef etiquette.
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Things to do in Airlie Beach
The Lagoon, the Saturday markets, the Bicentennial Walkway, the two marinas, bushwalks and groceries.
Read the guideChoosing the right apartment
Family accommodation
Two and three bedroom apartments, cots and high chairs, the pool and getting around with a pram.
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Group accommodation
Three bedroom apartments that sleep six, several apartments for bigger groups, and the house rules.
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Honeymoon accommodation
The one bedroom apartment with the freestanding bath, and honeymoon platters delivered.
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Short-term accommodation
How short you can stay, rates by length of stay, and booking terms.
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What to compare instead of stars
What is actually in every apartment, item by item, and what it costs.
Read moreRestaurants and car hire
Written by your hosts
The guides are written by Paulette Bennett, who runs Whitsunday Reflections with her husband Geoff and books tours for guests at the reception tour desk. They're written for people staying with us, so they cover the practical side: which marina, which day, what to pack, and how it fits around 3pm check-in and 10am check-out.
Prices and timetables change, so the guides don't quote tour prices. Ask at reception or call 0416 048 131 and we'll give you today's options.
Meet Paulette and GeoffBook with us directly and pay less for your stay
Book here direct with us: only a $200 deposit to secure your stay, with the balance due 7 days before arrival. It's always cheaper than the big booking sites. Book direct and your confirmation email includes discounts on some local tours.
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