Airlie Beach isn’t just the gateway to the Whitsundays, it’s a destination in its own right, packed with dreamy views, waterfront stays, and enough accommodation styles to suit every kind of traveler. But where you stay can really change the type of vacation you have, Whether you’re car-free and want to be smack in the…
Airlie Beach is one of my favorite little beach towns in Australia. It’s chill, walkable, and has just enough going on to keep you entertained between Whitsundays adventures. Since it’s the main jumping-off point for island tours, sailing trips, and scenic flights, there’s a good chance it’s already on your East Coast itinerary. But how…
Thinking of visiting the iconic Whitehaven Beach? Then this one’s for you. There are so many catamarans, speedboats, and tours to choose from that it gets overwhelming real fast. But honestly? It all comes down to what kind of day you want. Whether you’re after a half-day escape, the quickest ride out there, or something…
Airlie Beach was hands down one of our fave stops on our East Coast trip. It’s the jump-off point for the Great Barrier Reef, which means the town is always buzzing with reef tours, fishing charters, and that classic Aussie beach town energy we’re all low-key obsessed with. When it comes to places to stay,…
I’ve always thought New South Wales is a bit underrated when it comes to how beautiful this part of Australia actually is. Everyone’s always going on about the Whitsundays, the Great Barrier Reef, Esperance, all those big-ticket, postcard places. But NSW? It quietly holds its own, at least in my book. Oliver and I spent…
Airlie Beach is known as the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays. What it’s not exactly famous for is its food scene. To be totally honest, there aren’t that many mind-blowing restaurants in town. With backpackers coming and going, chefs hopping between gigs, and a tourist-heavy crowd, it can be hit or…
Planning an East Coast trip in Australia can be chaotic. There’s just so much to see and do, and this country is massive. But if there’s one experience that deserves a non-negotiable spot on your itinerary, it’s sailing the Whitsundays. Last year, my whole family came to visit Oliver and me in Australia for two…
Last year, Oliver and I were planning our East Coast road trip to celebrate my 30th birthday. Since my birthday is in August, I was a little worried it might end up being a cold, rainy trip, especially coming from winter in Perth, where the weather isn’t exactly in a party mood that time of…
Airlie Beach is a tiny town mostly known as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, but when I first rolled in on Shute Harbour Road during my East Coast Australia trip, I instantly fell for its laid-back charm. I came over the hills, saw the port filled with giant boats and sparkling blue water, and…
When Oliver and I were planning our East Coast Australia itinerary, the one non-negotiable was visiting the Whitsundays, and obviously, that meant Whitehaven Beach. I’d seen the photos of crystal-clear water and perfectly swirled white sand and just knew I had to see it with my own eyeballs. Oliver had already been there a few…