– MAY 08-09, 2015
Our next stop is at Airlie Beach. This is pretty much the most southern edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here we will stay for a couple of nights and then board a yacht to sail the Whitsunday islands. Airlie Beach is a very nice little resort town, not a surfing mecca but rather a party destination as people either prepare for their Whitsundays sail or are just returning from it.
Airlie Beach downtown
Magnums is the largest and most popular hostel in Airlie Beach. It is reasonably priced and offers a party atmosphere or a quiet sanctuary for whatever you’re looking for.
The check-in at our hostel “Magnums”
Magnums pub right beside it. They have a live band playing music every night.
The bar/dining/waiting zone at Magnums.
After check-in you have to cross a bridge to reach the rooms. It was a very nicely laid out set of buildings.
Magnums shared kitchen facilities. Backpackers just do not understand how to wash dishes and wipe counters. Obviously they don’t do it themselves at home.
Saltwater swimming pool so you can swim in the ocean and not be stung by jellyfish.
Saltwater swimming pool so you can swim in the ocean and not be stung by jellyfish.
Saltwater swimming pool so you can swim in the ocean and not be stung by jellyfish.
Beach front view as you walk to the marina.
Walking/jogging path on the waterfront.
Right at the edge of the marina.
Now onto the Whitsundays sailing adventure…3 days-2nights of sailing/snorkelling/scuba diving on an approx. 68 foot yacht!
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For more photos of our adventure go to our flickr account here.
A Leaf on the Wind 