Day One: Exploring The Icons

Suggested Time: One Day
Explore The Whitsundays Icons

Follow a five-day journey through The Whitsundays that links Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, the Great Barrier Reef and Long Island. Across the series, move from high-energy adventure to iconic lookout points, scenic flights, relaxed bar and dining experiences and time at a secluded island resort.

Day One: Exploring The Icons

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Day one: Arrival and Airlie Beach
Arrive in The Whitsundays on a direct flight into Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine. The journey marks the start of their five-day escape, with views over cane fields and coastline as the plane descends into the region.
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Day one: Heart of Reef Shuttles to Airlie Beach
Meet Heart of Reef Shuttles at the airport. The shared shuttle follows country roads and the coastal highway to Airlie Beach, offering the first glimpse of the Coral Sea and islands offshore. The transfer finishes in the centre of town, within easy walking distance of accommodation and the lagoon.
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Day one: Check in at Magnums Airlie Beach
On arrival in Airlie Beach, check in at Magnums Airlie Beach, set among tropical gardens on the main street. Magnums offers relaxed, social style accommodation within walking distance of the lagoon, foreshore and marina, providing a handy base for exploring the town and joining tours.
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Day one: Sunset at Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill
As the afternoon turns to evening, ride the courtesy shuttle to Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill. This waterfront venue sits on a sandy beach with wide views across Pioneer Bay to the islands. It is a favourite spot for sundowners, casual dining and live music, and a relaxed way to end the first day in The Whitsundays.