The best way to get around the Great Barrier Reef is by ... about 7 miles east of Airlie Beach. With Cruise Whitsundays you can also embark on day cruises to Whitehaven Beach.

And with the area's plethora of carriers and tour packages available, there are plenty of high-flying adventures to choose from. Tour operators available around the Great Barrier Reef include GBR ...

Many towns like to describe themselves as "the gateway to" a place more spectacular, but Airlie Beach really is the gateway to the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef. It's rated the best beach ...