With an average temperature of 25° Airlie Beach is a great summer destination. It’s been tracking overcast in the past week, but as a “glass half-full” situation, the reduced glare on the water and the long, long views out over the Conway Range make it an ideal time to launch a sortie on the Whitsunday Islands, or take in the Whitsunday Great Walk in the Conway National Park.
Behind Airlie Beach lies Conway State Forest, home to the Whitsunday Great Walk. Take a walk over this wonderful forest with its tropical lowland rainforest remnants and picturesque rocky creeks, and the peek of some of the islands in the Whitsundays that were all formed by volcanic activity from millions of years ago.
A view of the Whitsundays from the Whitsundays Great Walk
Unique wildlife and fauna
Each walk will hold its unique seasonal experiences. Catch the blue flash of a Ulysses butterfly after rain, smell lemon myrtle flowers in summer, or hear the birdsong of the wompoo fruit-dove when the trees are in fruiting season. Experience the majestic tulip oaks on the first day, traverse the lush palm valleys and moss gardens on the second, and finish the third with views of the Whitsunday Islands through open woodland.
You may also choose to travel parts of the Whitsunday Great Walk on mountain bikes, with sections of the 36km dual-use trail graded 2, 3 and 4 for mountain bikes.
Airlie Beach Luxury Accommodation
What could be more refreshing after an invigorating Whitsunday Great Walk than returning to the luxurious holiday apartment at Mediterranean Resorts Whitsunday. Mediterranean Resorts offers affordable luxury in self contained 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villas, honeymoon suites plus a choice of 3 or 4 bedroom penthouses. The private balconies and spacious apartments offer unsurpassed views across the Coral Sea and the magnificent Whitsunday Islands.
Mediterranean Resorts is the perfect base for your adventures in the Whitsunday Islands. Add to the list; Great Barrier Reef cruises, scuba diving, snorkelling, parasailing and fishing are just some of the activities on your doorstep. The resort facilities include 2 beautiful private saltwater pools, both with outstanding views, and a spa in which to refresh.
Book your place at Med Resorts for your holiday in the Whitsunday Island paradise.
