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Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Airlie Beach, Australia climate

The climate is subtropical with warm temperatures year-round. The summer months (December to February) have temperatures of 75-95 F with rain and high levels of humidity. During this time there is a possibility of hurricanes. The winter months (June to August) have temperatures of around 65 F, and there is little rainfall.

Best Time to Fly to Airlie Beach, Australia

Peak Season: 

Queensland school vacations are peak season times in Airlie Beach. The Blessing of the Fleet is also a peak season time. It takes place 50 days after Easter each year (May or June depending on when Easter falls). Airlie Beach Food and Wine Festival is in August, along with the Airlie Beach Race Week and Whitsunday Fantasea Reef Festival, and the Airlie Beach Triathlon in September. These events are very popular, making it a peak season time to go to Airlie Beach.

Off Season: 

In general, when the schools are in session, it’s considered low season in Airlie Beach. Pick and choose your times carefully to get low-season rates. In December, January and February, the weather is hot and humid and hurricanes are a possibility.

Getting around Airlie Beach, Australia

Whitsunday Transit offers a shuttle service from the airport. There are also taxis and rental cars available as long as you have booked in advance.

Airlie Beach, Australia Travel Information

  • Conway National Park overlooks the Whitsunday Passage. It’s home to Proserpine rock-wallabies, Australian brush-turkeys and orange- footed scrubfowl. There are some gorgeous views at the Mount Rooper lookout of Hamilton, Dent, Long and Henning islands. 
  • Not far from Airlie Beach is Barefoot Bushman’s Wildlife Park, which is a great place to spend a day to explore.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Airlie Beach if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Airlie Beach on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Airlie Beach depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Airlie Beach, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Mackay have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Mackay can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Mackay?

    Yes. Mackay has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Ibis Mackay is the closest property to Mackay (0.0 mi away from Mackay).

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