Grandpa’s Guide to Driving in Airlie Beach

A prosperous New Year to you my readers! How was your New Year?! Well, we really had a blast here in our darling neighborhood. We hosted our very own pyro-display. It wasn’t that huge but it was really beautiful. At these beautiful moments, I really appreciate the chemists who tried to play around with the many colorful chemicals. They really are not just smart people. They’re also very artistic.

Hmm. Every year is a new start to every one of us. So, to start a wonderful new year, why not visit the town of Airlie Beach!

Airlie Beach is a town located in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, Australia. The suburb has a population of about 2,751 but the whole region itself has about 31,000 residents.

Airlie Beach is one of the many departure points for trips to the Great Barrier Reef and sailing holidays. I have here suggestions of the best places and activities to do while staying in Airlie Beach.

1. Abel Point Marina

The Abel Point Marina is Queensland’s gateway to Whitsundays 74 unique islands —proud of its breathtaking aquamarine waters— and to the Great Barrier Reef. In Abel Point, you’ll see North Queensland’s largest marina that caters boats of all kinds.

Abel Point Marina has access to all aquatic adventures such as diving tours, snorkeling, charter boat adventures directly from the World famous Airlie Beach.

It is only about 25 minutes from the Proserpine Airport (Proserpine – reminds me of the Roman goddess) thus, making this remarkable place easily accessible to both interstate and international travelers.

Aside from the view of the magnificent sea, Abel Point Marina has a Marina Village where you can find fantastic restaurants and cafes which is just a short walk from the resort accommodation and boutique shopping of Airlie Beach.

2. Yellow Sub Half Day and Sub Adventure

The Yellow Sub Half Day Snorkel and Sub Adventure is the perfect activity for people who want to discover the beauty of Whitsunday Islands, see a fringing reef, and snorkel. All these activities in a half a day!

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, you’ll have the chance to get away from the crowd and visit the dazzling Bali Hai.

Bali Hai is a small and uninhabited island with many spectacular beaches, remarkable coral formations, and a place full of tropical fishes and marine life. Upon arriving at Bali Hai, an unforgettable underwater experience awaits you in the famous Yellow Sub! The Yellow Sub is a semi-submersible with large viewing windows —you will not miss anything from the underwater paradise!

By the way, are you in need of a car for the trip to Airlie Beach? Visit vroomvroomvroom.com.au and book a car —with cheap rates yet with perfect car quality— within minutes!

Well, what more can I say? To sum it all up, start your year by booking a car with vroomvroomvroom.com.au and visit the aquatic paradise of Airlie Beach!

-Grandpa Benjamin