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We asked Jeff Aquilina, Director of atHotel Group to share his insider tips on what he loves about Airlie Beach and The Whitsundays.
alluxia: What do you love most about living in Airlie Beach?
Jeff: The Whitsundays natural beauty is incredible, the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef are all must visits...
The restaurant that best shows off your region...
Déjà vu Restaurant at Waters Edge Resort the Long Sunday Lunch is a gastrotourism event! What started out as a chef cooking for his friends on a Sunday, has quickly become a local tradition to experience in the Whitsundays. It begins with a beautiful view, 8 courses of divine food, lots of wine/beer and live entertainment. A great way to meet new friends and locals if you are travelling in the region. Bookings are essential 07 4948 4309.
When friends are in town I take them for a drink at...
Denman Cellars Beer Café located at the Port of Airlie, with over 100 beers from around the globe available and an interesting tapas menu you are spoilt for choice.
Couples wanting a romantic dinner for two should consider...
Tides Restaurant, with a chic open-air design and an outlook over the beautiful Coral Sea, Tides Restaurant & Bar affords one of Airlie Beach’s most stunning views and delicious food.
The best breakfast spot is...
Sidewalk Café great food and THE best coffee in Airlie Beach.
For the perfect gift or momento, I'd recommend shoppping at...
PAYA is a beautiful boutique nestled at Shingley Beach in Airlie Beach. A locals' favourite, you will find a carefully selected fashion range, sitting alongside gorgeous fashion accessories, stylish jewellery & great homewares and gifts. Always seeking the best fashion has to offer for today's woman who leads a busy life yet always looks stylish & comfortable.
The best markets can be explored at...
Airlie Beach foreshore every Saturday from 6am until 2pm
The best free activity in the region is...
Bicentennial Boardwalk Whitsundays, hugging the shores of the beautiful Coral Sea, the Bicentennial Boardwalk winds along the coastal strip for some 3.7 kms between Airlie Beach Lagoon to Cannonvale Beach. The Bicentennial Boardwalk winds past Abel Point Marina, one of the main staging points for cruises to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef.
What's the "Must See" attraction in your region...
According to Tripadvisor, and rightly so, Whitehaven Beach is the number one attraction in the Whitsundays. Located on Uninhabited Whitsunday Island this beautiful beach is one of the worlds most spectacular.
Our regions best kept secret...
Situated between Proserpine and Airlie Beach is one of the Whitsundays most incredible attractions, the Cedar Creek Falls. The falls offer year round swimming with a natural pool at the base of the waterfall. It’s a perfect day out for everyone as you enjoy the lush flora and fauna surrounding the falls as orchids run wild, strangler figs latch onto rocks and Alexandra palms tower above you. You can also take a walk up and around the falls to get the most amazing view.
Have we tempted you to visit Airlie Beach? alluxia recommends atMarina Shores, atBlue Horizon Resort and atWaterfront Whitsunday Resort for your next holiday.
