Mandalay Villa's Guidbook
Sightseeing
This is a must visit destination. Either by sea or sky. Our recommendations are by sea with Camera or by sky with Helireef Tours.
81 locals recommend
Whitehaven Beach
This is a must visit destination. Either by sea or sky. Our recommendations are by sea with Camera or by sky with Helireef Tours.
HeliReef offers helicopter and cruise combination tours throughout The Whitsundays including to world famous Heart Reef, The Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island, Whitehaven Beach and Daydream Island. Their tours include scenic flights, helicopter transfers, reef fly/cruises, snorkelling, beach picnics and more. Book Online for the experience of a lifetime. https://www.helireef.com.au/
HeliReef
1-3 Shingley DriveHeliReef offers helicopter and cruise combination tours throughout The Whitsundays including to world famous Heart Reef, The Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island, Whitehaven Beach and Daydream Island. Their tours include scenic flights, helicopter transfers, reef fly/cruises, snorkelling, beach picnics and more. Book Online for the experience of a lifetime. https://www.helireef.com.au/
We thoroughly enjoyed our day sailing on Camira and visiting the beautiful Whitehaven beach. Here's the link if you'd like to look at the tours https://sailing-whitsundays.com/whitsundays/cw-camira-ex-poa
9 locals recommend
Sailing Whitsundays
1 Airlie EsplanadeWe thoroughly enjoyed our day sailing on Camira and visiting the beautiful Whitehaven beach. Here's the link if you'd like to look at the tours https://sailing-whitsundays.com/whitsundays/cw-camira-ex-poa
This is a great place to take a dip and cool off in summer or soak up the sun on a large rock in winter. Kids will also be kept busy with exploring the local surrounds.
53 locals recommend
Cedar Creek Falls
This is a great place to take a dip and cool off in summer or soak up the sun on a large rock in winter. Kids will also be kept busy with exploring the local surrounds.
Hamilton Island is a short ferry trip from the Port of Airlie and makes for a wonderful day trip.
This link provides pricing, timetables and booking information. https://www.cruisewhitsundays.com/island-transfers/
30 locals recommend
Hamilton Island Wildlife
1 Resort DrHamilton Island is a short ferry trip from the Port of Airlie and makes for a wonderful day trip.
This link provides pricing, timetables and booking information. https://www.cruisewhitsundays.com/island-transfers/
Food scene
Dingo Beach Hotel is located in one of the most pristine locations in the Whitsundays, if you are looking for a laid back, casual atmosphere with beautiful, natural surrounds, then you need look no further.
12 locals recommend
Dingo Beach Hotel
1 Diecke CrescentDingo Beach Hotel is located in one of the most pristine locations in the Whitsundays, if you are looking for a laid back, casual atmosphere with beautiful, natural surrounds, then you need look no further.
This is one of our favorites for lunch or dinner. Great location, food and cocktails. Please book to avoid disappointment and don't forget to request an outside table.
32 locals recommend
La Tabella
6 The EsplanadeThis is one of our favorites for lunch or dinner. Great location, food and cocktails. Please book to avoid disappointment and don't forget to request an outside table.
The Garden Bar, a contemporary bar set right on the waterfront at the Coral Sea Marina Resort and we love it.
Blending comfortable seating and stylish design, incredible marina views and lush tropical greenery, The Garden Bar is the perfect place for afternoon drinks, sunset cocktails or an appetising meal with an ice-cold beer.
20 locals recommend
The Garden Bar Bistro
Shingley DriveThe Garden Bar, a contemporary bar set right on the waterfront at the Coral Sea Marina Resort and we love it.
Blending comfortable seating and stylish design, incredible marina views and lush tropical greenery, The Garden Bar is the perfect place for afternoon drinks, sunset cocktails or an appetising meal with an ice-cold beer.
This is a great relaxed hang out for friends or family. The views, vibe and food are all great. It's pretty casual and well priced for Airlie.
33 locals recommend
Anchor Bar Airlie Beach
5 Golden Orchid DrThis is a great relaxed hang out for friends or family. The views, vibe and food are all great. It's pretty casual and well priced for Airlie.
We love this place for breakfast or lunch. Great location, right on the foreshore and we've always had great food. It can get busy but they'll usually be able to find you a table.
18 locals recommend
Paradiso Rooftop Bar & Restaurant
287 Shute Harbour RdWe love this place for breakfast or lunch. Great location, right on the foreshore and we've always had great food. It can get busy but they'll usually be able to find you a table.
Hidden hideaway, my favourite place in the Whitsundays. Beautiful beach, great food, service friendly, good bar area/deck and amazing views in a tropical setting.
22 locals recommend
Cape Gloucester Beach Resort
128 Gloucester AveHidden hideaway, my favourite place in the Whitsundays. Beautiful beach, great food, service friendly, good bar area/deck and amazing views in a tropical setting.
Things To Do
The lagoon is located in the centre of Airlie along the board walk. It's a place the entire family can relax, swim and have fun for the day. There are multiple restaurants and cafes nearby to grab some luch from.
63 locals recommend
Airlie Beach Lagoon
Shute Harbourr RdThe lagoon is located in the centre of Airlie along the board walk. It's a place the entire family can relax, swim and have fun for the day. There are multiple restaurants and cafes nearby to grab some luch from.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Rental Cars
We have discovered rental cars book out well in advance. If you're planning to use one while visiting, we suggest booking eary.
Don't miss
Day Tours
During the busy season day tours tend to book out, to avoid disappointment, please book well in advance.
Getting around
Transport
If you need a lift into town or anywhere around the area, we recommend booking Whitsunday Luxury Shuttles. They have beautiful clean cars, great service, turn up on time and are a similar price to local taxis, who from our experience tend to be quite unreliable. To make a booking call 0401518213