I arrived very early in Airlie Beach after bus departed from Agnes Water. My cruise will be the next day, so I have a free day to explore the city.
Airlie Beach is a coastal city wedged between the sea and the mountains covered with rainforest. The city is quite small (about 3000 inhabitants) and serves mainly as the marina to visit the famous neighboring islands: the archipelago of the Whitsunday Islands, one of the main tourist destinations in Australia. The archipelago consists of 74 islands and forms part of the Great Barrier Reef.
Airlie Beach
A small part of the Marina
First thing to do for the day, find my backpacker. Relatively easy, since all the backpackers are located on the same street. The Magnum Backpacker is made up of lots of little houses scattered among the trees that give the impression of living inside in the forest.
Magnum Backpacker
Airlie Beach, like most touristic Australian cities also has its lagoon (artificial pool/beach), highly enjoyable when the sun is shining.
Airlie Beach lagoon