Getting here · 25 Horizons Way, Airlie Beach

Getting to Whitsunday Reflections (yes, it's a steep hill)

For guests arriving by car, taxi, Uber or airport shuttle: the drive up, where to park, the walk to town and the honest word on the hill.

Check availability Call 0416 048 131

Free parking

Free on-site parking at reception

Ten minutes to town

A walk down to the Lagoon and main street

$8 to $13 back up

A short taxi or Uber ride up the hill

On the hill above town

Whitsunday Reflections sits on the hill above Airlie Beach

Whitsunday Reflections is at 25 Horizons Way, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, on the hill above the town centre. This page is for guests planning how to get here, whether you're driving, catching a taxi or Uber, or flying in to Whitsunday Coast Airport or Hamilton Island.

The hill is the reason for the Coral Sea view from the Ocean View balconies, and it's steep. Walking down to the Airlie Beach Lagoon and the main street takes about ten minutes. Coming back up, take a taxi ($8 to $13) or an Uber, or bring the car.

The drive up the hill to reception, 16 seconds.

Driving in

The drive up to reception

The address: 25 Horizons Way, Airlie Beach QLD 4802. Put it straight into your maps app. Reception is at the top of the drive, with parking beside it.
The hill: The road up is short, sealed and steep. Take it steadily in a low gear, and watch for walkers on the footpath.
Check-in and check-out: Check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by 10am. Reception is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to midday, closed public holidays.
Arriving late: Let Whitsunday Reflections know you'll be after hours and your access details are sent ahead, so you can go straight to your apartment.

When you arrive

What you'll see as you pull in

Look for the blue Whitsunday Reflections sign on the reception building at the top of the drive. Parking is right beside it.

Whitsunday Reflections reception building seen from the street, with palms, tropical gardens and a Whitsunday Reflections flag at the start of the path, Airlie Beach — **Coming up the road**Look for the flag and the palms. Reception is right behind them.

Paved path leading up to the Whitsunday Reflections reception door, with Reception lettering on the wall, a covered deck with chairs and potted plants, Airlie Beach — **Walk up to reception**Follow the path to the Reception door.

Whitsunday Reflections reception building with its blue sign and the white Whitsunday Reflections van parked out front, glimpse of the Coral Sea at left, Airlie Beach — **Reception**Look for the blue sign. Check in here.

Car park beside reception with the Whitsunday Reflections van and a view over Airlie Beach to the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands, framed by palms — **Free parking**Park beside reception. This is the view from it.

Paved footpath with a safety rail winding down the hill through rainforest from Whitsunday Reflections towards Airlie Beach

Walking to town

Ten minutes down, a taxi or Uber back up

Walking from Whitsunday Reflections down to the Airlie Beach Lagoon and the main street takes about ten minutes on a paved footpath.

Going down: An easy ten minutes downhill to the Lagoon, the main street, cafes and restaurants.
Coming back up: The walk back is steep, especially in the heat or after dinner. A taxi up the hill costs about $8 to $13. Book 13cabs on 13 22 27 or in the 13cabs app, or use Uber.
Tours and pick-ups: The owners run a tour desk and can book tours for you. Ask about pick-up points when you book.

Flying in

From the airport to Airlie Beach

Whitsunday Reflections doesn't run its own airport shuttle, but the owners can book one for you.

Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine)

The closest mainland airport, about 40 minutes' drive from Airlie Beach.

Whitsunday Reflections can book this for you with Heart of Reef Shuttles, which runs from the airport to Airlie Beach. Or hire a car at the airport and use your free parking space here.

Hamilton Island Airport

Flying into Hamilton Island? Take the ferry across to Airlie Beach, then a short taxi or Uber ride up the hill to Whitsunday Reflections.

Ask the owners for help with ferry times when you book.

Stairs and access

Step-free apartments from the car park

Whitsunday Reflections is built into the hillside, so some apartments are reached by stairs, and there are a number of stairs to reach the Garden View apartments. Four apartments are step-free from the car park:

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No apartment at Whitsunday Reflections has internal stairs. If stairs are a concern, call before you book and ask for one of these four.

Find us

25 Horizons Way, Airlie Beach

Whitsunday Reflections, 25 Horizons Way, Airlie Beach QLD 4802. Phone 0416 048 131.

Airlie Beach Lagoon and main streetAbout 10 min walk
Taxi or Uber back up the hill$8 to $13
13cabs or Uber13 22 27 or the app
Whitsunday Coast AirportAbout 40 min drive
Check-in / check-out3pm / 10am

Getting here

Questions about the hill

The full list is on the FAQ page.

All questions

How steep is the hill?

Whitsunday Reflections sits on a steep hill above Airlie Beach. Walking down to the Lagoon and main street takes about ten minutes. Walking back up is hard work in the heat, so a taxi ($8 to $13) or an Uber up is the easy option. The steep hill is what gives the Ocean View apartments their Coral Sea view.

Is there a lift?

No, Whitsunday Reflections has no lift. The buildings step down the hillside, so some apartments are reached by stairs, and there are a number of stairs to reach the Garden View apartments. Apartments 14, 33, 42 and 45 are step-free from the car park, and no apartment has internal stairs. If stairs are a concern, call 0416 048 131 before booking and ask for one of those four.

Do I need a car?

No. Guests at Whitsunday Reflections can walk down to Airlie Beach in about ten minutes and take a taxi ($8 to $13) or an Uber back up. A car is handy for day trips and supermarket runs, and parking at Whitsunday Reflections is free.

Book direct

Book 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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Worth the hill. Book direct.

Check availability Call 0416 048 131