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Tag: Airlie Beach. Whitsunday Islands
Friday, March 1, 2024 – Photo of the Day – Airlie Beach (Whitsunday), Australia
Where in the World Are We?
On Airlie Beach (Whitsunday) in northeast Australia in the South Pacific Ocean
AIRLIE BEACH, AUSTRALIA
THE GATEWAY TO THE WHITSUNDAY ISLANDS AND THE GREAT BARRIER REEF
With the finest powder sand, knots of deep green rainforest, and ankle-deep shelves of turquoise sea water – Airlie
Beach is your gateway to some of the world’s most spectacular beaches.
This lively town welcomes wide-eyed young adventurers and the yachting crowd alike to the Whitsunday Islands
serenity, the hiss of espresso machines, and the excited chatter of adventure spill out from its many cafes and bars.
Relax at Airlie Beach Lagoon – the social hub of this town – where sun-heated saltwater invites you to wade before
flaming fresh coral trout over a barbecue as the sun sets.
Or, sit at one of the glorious restaurants offering uninterrupted views out over the waters of Pioneer Bay
towards the 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays. These heavenly waters don’t just attract humans.
Humpback and pilot whales also migrate here to indulge in the warm waters and sheltered locations. Spot the majestic
creatures breaching and gulping in vast gasps of oxygen as you explore. Feeling adventurous? Rainforest walks to
secluded pebble beaches await at Conway National Park, where difficulty-graded walking trails are available.
Dive among swirls of jewel-colored marine life, or experience the thrill of skimming into the sky on a seaplane.
Take off to admire the scattered island paradises below from a stunning new aerial perspective before landing and
enjoying a picnic amid Whitehaven Beach’s bliss.
AIRLIE BEACH LAGOON
Situated in the center of Airlie Beach, right at the oceanfront, this famous man-made lagoon is surrounded by grassy sunbathing spots, playgrounds, and BBQ areas. If you want to spend a relaxing day with no admission fee, this is the place to “cool off” during hot summer days—a favorite hangout spot for locals and visitors alike.
It is built on a raised breakwater, giving an excellent view out to the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands while providing an environment completely safe from stingers and marine wildlife all year round. The Lagoon is open to the public every day, and lifeguards patrol it.
SIGHTS
- Coral Sea Marina
- Boathaven Beach
- Whitehaven Beach
- Betty’s Beach
- Hydeaway Bay
- North Whitehaven Tree
- Northerlies Beach
Today’s Excursion – Escape to Whitehaven Beach
We experienced the scenic natural splendor of the Whitsundays during this relaxing excursion to Whitehaven Beach via catamaran.
Airlie Beach, Catamaran Cruise, Whitehaven Beach
We departed the pier aboard a catamaran for the scenic cruise to Whitehaven Beach. En route, we learned about the history and natural wonders of the area. Upon arrival, we spent approximately two hours on this beautiful, pristine island.
Swimming, Sunbathing, Beachcombing, Hill Inlet Lookout
We relaxed, unwound, soaked up the tropical sun, swam in the crystal-clear waters, and enjoyed spectacular views from the Hill Inlet Lookout. We took a barefoot stroll along the shore of this idyllic, golden beach; since the sand is 98% silica, it does not retain heat. We boarded the catamaran for a cruise back to the pier following our visit.
Dinner tonight was in The Restaurant.
TONIGHT’S SHOW WITH PETER COUSEN
SONGS FROM THE MUSICALS AND MORE
Peter Cousens is an award-winning actor, singer, producer, director, and teacher/trainer of actors, singers, and singer-songwriters.
He has worked for most of the major theatre and opera companies in Australia, starring in many plays and musicals including Les Misérables, Aspects of Love, West Side Story, Miss Saigon, Show Boat, Fiddler on the Roof, Chicago, Sweeney Todd, The Convicts Opera (UK Tour), The Hatpin, Company, The Mikado, Macbeth, Hamlet, Measure for Measure, Nicholas Nickleby and as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera in London’s West End.
Peter has recorded five solo albums and sings the role of Chris on the International Symphonic Recording of Miss Saigon.
As Artistic Director of the Nation Musical Theatre Company, Kookaburra Peter produced the musicals Company, Little Women, Tell Me On a Sunday, Pippin, Songs for a New World, and a range of cabaret and concerts. He directed the major international feature film Freedom in the USA, starring Cuba Gooding Jnr. and William Sadler.
Peter is currently the Artistic Director of the Talent Development Project, facilitating the development of emerging artists’ creative imagination and guiding them toward professional careers in music and performance. Peter also teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He holds a Master of Arts (Creative Writing) CQU and a Bachelor of Drama (Acting). NIDA is currently studying for a Juris Doctor at Canberra University. Peter is a Patron of Freedom Hub, an Artistic Ambassador for Central Queensland University, and an Australia Day Ambassador.
In 2019, Peter was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for his services to theatre and the community.
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