Day One: Arrive and Settle In

Airlie Beach

Suggested Time: One Day
Your Romantic Getaway

Fly into The Whitsundays and take the scenic drive to Airlie Beach. Check into Mirage Whitsundays, explore the waterfront at your own pace, and end the day with sunset drinks on the sand at Northerlies.

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Day one: Arrive at Whitsunday Coast Airport

Touch down at Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine. As the plane descends, cane fields give way to green ranges and the first glimpse of the Coral…

Touch down at Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine. As the plane descends, cane fields give way to green ranges and the first glimpse of the Coral Sea on the horizon. Your romantic getaway starts the moment you step off the plane into warm tropical air.
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Day one: Shuttle to Airlie Beach with Heart of Reef Shuttles

Meet Heart of Reef Shuttles outside the terminal for the 20-minute drive to Airlie Beach. The route follows country roads and the coastal highway,…

Meet Heart of Reef Shuttles outside the terminal for the 20-minute drive to Airlie Beach. The route follows country roads and the coastal highway, with views opening up across the Coral Sea and the Whitsunday Islands as you near town.
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Day one: Check in at Mirage Whitsundays

Settle into Mirage Whitsundays, a boutique resort tucked into the Airlie Beach waterfront. Drop your bags, take a breath, and let the pace of the…

Settle into Mirage Whitsundays, a boutique resort tucked into the Airlie Beach waterfront. Drop your bags, take a breath, and let the pace of the islands start to set in. The rest of the afternoon is yours. Wander the main street, dip in the pool, or do nothing at all.
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Day one: Sunset at Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill

As the afternoon turns golden, walk to Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill. This waterfront venue sits right on the sand with uninterrupted views across…

As the afternoon turns golden, walk to Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill. This waterfront venue sits right on the sand with uninterrupted views across the Coral Sea. Order something cold, find a spot near the water, and watch the sun drop behind the islands. It's the kind of evening that sets the tone for everything that follows.
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