Airlie Beach, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Airlie Beach, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
| Locality | Airlie Beach |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Whitsunday Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -20.27224 |
| Longitude | 148.71824 |
| Population | 1,312 |
| Density | 407.5 /km² |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Elevation | 31 m |
| Postcode | 4802 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 912 km north-northwest |
Airlie Beach is a locality in the Whitsunday Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,312. The locality covers an area of 3.2 km², giving a population density of about 407.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 31 m above sea level. It lies approximately 912 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Airlie Beach is located at 20.2722°S, 148.7182°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4802. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Airlie Beach unfurls along a curve of Queensland's coast, a vibrant gateway to the sapphire embrace of the Whitsunday Islands. It lies 108.3 km north-north-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 333°T), and is situated 2.8 km east-north-east of Cannonvale. Here, the land slopes gently from a low-lying hinterland, cloaked in the emerald velvet of tropical rainforest, down to a shoreline fringed with the pale gold of sand. The air itself seems to shimmer, thick with the scent of salt and the sweet perfume of flowering frangipani, a constant reminder of the warm, humid climate. Across the bay, the islands rise like ancient, weathered sentinels, their peaks often veiled in a soft, ethereal mist as the morning sun begins its ascent, painting the sky in hues of apricot and rose. The occasional squawk of a kookaburra or the distant murmur of boat engines punctuate the otherwise languid hum of daily life, a symphony composed by the sea and the sun.
The history of Airlie Beach is intrinsically tied to its maritime destiny, its development spurred by the burgeoning tourism industry that discovered its unparalleled access to the Great Barrier Reef. Once a quiet coastal strip, it has grown into a bustling hub, its economy now overwhelmingly driven by the steady stream of travellers drawn to the azure waters and the promise of adventure. From this harbour, countless vessels depart daily, ferrying sightseers to iconic destinations like Whitehaven Beach and the vibrant coral gardens, a testament to the region's natural wealth. The local character is one of easygoing friendliness, shaped by the constant influx of visitors and the shared appreciation for the extraordinary beauty that surrounds Airlie Beach.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Airlie Beach, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Airlie Beach, in the Whitsunday Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Airlie Beach includes the postcode (4802), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Whitsunday Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Airlie Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |