Families Travel
AIRLIE BEACH FOR FAMILIES
If you are looking for something to do in the next school holidays, look no further than Airlie Beach! Airlie Beach has so much to do that is fun for kids of all ages from toddlers to teens.
Tuk Tuk Tours in Airlie Beach If you want to get your bearings in the shortest amount of time, check out Just Tuk’n Around. Super fun with lots of local knowledge, your hosts will whizz you around Airlie’s footpaths and boardwalks leaving you with a full itinerary of things to do in Arlie Beach!
Airlie Beach Lagoon
We have a full list of all the walks, their lengths and difficulty rating on our website.
Cedar Creek Falls About 30 minutes out of Airlie Beach, towards Conway Beach, these falls are a must see for families. It’s recommended you visit in the wet season (November to April) but it falls most of the year and is home to freshwater turtles that children love to spot. You can even walk up to the top and bathe in the running pools. Families Tip: Don’t forget to pack the mosquito spray.
This swimming attraction is in the middle of the main street overlooking the sea, and it’s free! Its variety of depths suit all swimming abilities. It has a man-made beach and a playground, shade areas, toilets, and outdoor showers.
Beaches around Airlie Beach There are so many beaches in and around Airlie we thought we would give you a rundown. CORAL BEACH AND THE BEAK HIKE
This lagoon is the perfect place for families. It’s our number one choice of things to do in Airlie Beach with kids.
Drive through Airlie and up towards Shute Harbour. Here, in the Conway National Park, you will find the beautiful Coral Beach. As the name suggests there is no sand, just coral, making for an interesting sit or lie down.
Brand new playground! This huge playground is perfect for families with adventurous kids. Boasting a 10.5m high skywalk, sky cabins, mega slides, rope bridge and multi-level pirate ship, the playground is sure to be a hit. You will find this fantastic playground down near the sailing club.
The Great Walk Whilst Airlie Beach is renowned for its wonderful coastal features, this rainforest in the Conway Ranges is a must see. It has a 27km track that finishes along Airlie Beach. 27km might be too far for little ones to trek, but even a small part of it is worth doing.
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Hike down from the carpark (about 1km) to the beach. You can keep walking along the beach to find the path back up the hill to enjoy beautiful views of the Whitsundays. BOATHAVEN BEACH Our friends from Just Tuk’n Around told us about this secret little beach behind some of the most expensive homes at Airlie – one is worth $28million! The locals call this “new beach” as it was constructed with imported sand. It’s a tidal beach and there’s a stinger net allowing you and your children to swim safe from the beautiful, but sometimes nasty, creatures of the sea. There are no shade shelters so pack sunscreen and a beach umbrella. Toilet facilities are just across the road
Your Local Families Magazine August / September 2020 www.familiesmagazine.com.au