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The backbone of the Topnotch Game Fishing business is the dynamic husband and wife duo Captain Russell and Marlene Hicks. The Hicks have extensively fished the Whitsunday region for 10 years now and offer a variety of fishing options from light tackle to heavy tackle fishing. They understand the Whitsunday waters like the back of their hands and are meticulous when it comes to the presentation of their boats which are maintained to a high standard. The food and beverage are five stars and their sashimi/ceviche meals are legendary. Russell and Marlene are go-getters and they work hard to ensure their guests experience the best fishing in the Whitsundays. In a relaxed atmosphere where attention is to detail and professional yet an island-style of hosting is exemplary. Of course, they are incredibly passionate about fishing and absolutely revel in showing off exactly what their region has to offer. Russell and Marlene are true icons of the fishing industry in the Whitsundays and look forward to welcoming you onboard!

Visit Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat�your gateway to a tropical paradise getaway. Set among the lush tropical rainforest of Jubilee Pocket and just a short drive from Airlie Beach, Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat provides you with affordable holiday accommodation in the Whitsunday region. Whether you want to settle in for a night, a week or even longer, we can accommodate your needs. Our friendly team provide you with all the tourist information you need, as well as insider tips about what to see and do during your stay. Our Whitsundays accommodation includes gorgeous self-contained family villas and cabins to suit every traveller. With Foxtel and WiFi available in our rooms, you'll have the comforts of home at your fingertips, away from home. If you're planning an event, Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat has a large function hall�the perfect venue for your own Whitsundays function. If you'd like more information about our budget Airlie Beach accommodation, or to make a booking, give us a call today!

Fantasea Adventure Cruising have a fleet of high speed, air conditioned catamarans transfers guests around the Whitsundays.

For exciting Airlie Beach accommodation, look no further than at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments. We are located just 250m from the town of Airlie Beach, on the Whitsunday Coast. A spectacular location and natural choice for your Airlie Beach accommodation destination at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments is one of the Whitsunday’s favorite providers of Airlie Beach apartments, providing superb quality and value for money. at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments is located just 250 metres from Airlie Beach, and it is less than a 5 minute leisurely stroll to all the restaurants, cafe's, cocktail bars, shops, boutiques, markets and famous Airlie Beach Lagoon. Every room has a balcony with views over the Port of Airlie, the Coral Sea or Boathaven Bay. All apartments are air-conditioned, have ceiling fans, full kitchens or kitchenettes and ensuite bathrooms. Some rooms feature romantics spa's on the balcony. The resort offers a large lagoon style swimming pool, complete with tropical waterfall. We offer a sun deck with sun loungers, BBQ area to enjoy with family or friends, complimentary parking, self service laundry facilities, foxtel movies, foxtel sports, Wi-Fi is available, With the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Heart on your doorstep, why not book a tour with our tour desk team, we offer great local knowledge, service and we will arrange complimentary pick up and drop off at the resort to maximise your day tour experience.

Airlie Airport Bus offers a hassle-free and cost-effective transfer service to and from Whitsunday Coast Airport to all accommodation sites (including Resorts, Hotels, Airbnb, Holiday Parks, Hostels, private addresses and Cruise Terminals) in Airlie Beach, Cannonvale, Jubilee Pocket and Mandalay, 365 Days a year. Most of our EXPRESS runs use fully airconditioned 13-seat buses. Fewer people on the bus mean fewer stops we drop off, The quicker you arrive at your destination! It takes about 35 mins to most of the major hotels in Airlie Beach. We meet all flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, Sunshine Coast and Newcastle as Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin and Bonza airlines all offer direct flights to Whitsunday Coast Airport, Proserpine.

Bring together adventure, luxury and nature in one perfect trip on board a Whitsunday catamaran.

Enjoy the great outdoors with your family and friends with fishing charters provided by Barra 2 Billfish. We offer a boat charter for whole day fishing and we provide morning, lunch and afternoon tea. We offer courtesy pickups and drop offs, and we can provide you quality fishing gear including rods, reels and lures for your whole day fishing. We have a fleet of fishing boats that are well-maintained and ready for your fishing charters. If you want to experience fishing in yellow zone restricted areas, we can provide you with specialised permits. Our fishing charters are available for island and estuary fishing. We offer sole fishing charters as well, so you can have the privacy that you need. With 30 years of accumulated experience in fishing, we can provide you the knowledge that you need to catch the biggest fish in your whole day fishing experience. We can also clean your fish for you. For excellent fishing charters for whole day fishing, contact Barra 2 Billfish today and go on an adventure on one of our fishing boats!

Offering tandem skydives directly over the Whitsunday Islands for ages 12 to 90 years. Subject to weather and weight limit is 90 kilograms with gift vouchers available.

Airlie Beach Motor Lodge is located in a quiet and central location of the beautiful Whitsundays, offering self-contained accommodation only 200 metres from the Airlie Beach Lagoon, beach, shops and restaurants. Airlie Beach Motor Lodge offers all the features of a resort with private balconies or patios (most with ocean or mountain views), sauna, pool, gazebo and an outdoor entertainment area for guests to relax with a barbeque or a game of pool. Accommodation options include Motel Garden Suites, Self Contained Studios and Two Bedroom Townhouses. Most units are self-contained and have their own DVD players, and all units have air-conditioning, microwaves, tea and toast making facilities. Units are serviced daily, linen and bath towels are provided and there are two laundries with washing machines and dryers. Airlie Beach Motor Lodge offers covered parking, wireless internet access, is pet friendly and has certified Disabled Access Facilities. Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands, 74 islands set inside the heart of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. The staff at Airlie Beach Motor Lodge are long time locals with a great knowledge of the area who can assist in booking all Whitsunday tour options, from island hopping to Great Barrier Reef cruises, scenic flights and tours to world famous Whitehaven Beach.

If you're on the lookout for your home-away-from-home while visiting the Whitsundays, then Bush Village Budget Cabins is exactly what you've been searching for. Jude & Manager, Damo at Bush Village Budget Cabins take great pride in offering guests friendly, affordable accommodation that will be the basis of holiday memories for years to come. Bush Village is located 100 meters off Shute Harbour Road in Cannonvale and a pleasant stroll into the heart of Airlie Beach. This tropical paradise surrounds our clean and budget conscious accommodation services. We have a range of 1 bedroom to 2 bedroom cabins to suit 1 to 5 travellers. We can arrange unique experience tour to make your holiday extra special. The tours vary from single day trips to the magical 74 island group, including Whitehaven Beach through to over night sailing tours for those looking for something a little more adventure. Call 0749466177 today to make your reservations.

Be apart of the largest and rarest opal find in the world. Sofia Andreou discovery made headlines in Australia as one of greatest opal finds in . Now you can be apart of it with these stunning gemstones shaped and crafted with rare stunning patterns ONLY found here. Our store celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the opal mining area and aboriginal settlements of Queensland. We stock a huge range of gems, opals and jewellery, all sourced and handcrafted in the local area. As a family owned and operated shop, we pride ourselves on creating a relaxing atmosphere and personalised service. Our friendly staff are very knowledgeable about all the different types of opal. We also have a selection of stunning didgeridoos of various sizes and designs as well as some aboriginal artefacts and mementos. For those who cant make it into our store in Airlie Beach, we also offer free delivery for most phone or online orders. Large exquisite & rare family opal collection - collected from 50+ years of mining! Come down to Whitsunday Opals & Didgeridoos or give us a call today!

Whitsunfdy Crocodile safari offers wetland wildlife tours and cruises on the Proserpine River where wild estuarine crocodiles can be seen.

Day trips to Cape Gloucester, Bowen and Eungella National Park

Sea Fever offer full day and overnight/live-aboard trips (1-5 nights) to the Great Barrier Reef from the Port of Airlie. We cater for all styles of fishing, including game and sportfishing, popper casting, jigging and reef fishing. Since our inception in 2009, Sea Fever has earned a solid reputation as a hardworking, friendly and highly skilled fishing operation. For day charters you can choose from either a share charter or private charter. With early departures, we steam past islands to the reef, to remote reefs, giving you the best opportunity of catching quality fish and ensuring a full day of fishing is had. Trips include Shimano and Live Fibre rods, Shimano reels, bait, tackle, catering, bottled water, soft drinks, tea and coffee. For the ultimate fishing experience you can't go past our extended charters. These trips are on a private charter basis, for a maximum of 4 passengers. Our fishing obsessed crew are professional and courteous and have years of experience fishing the local waters. Owner/Skipper Ashley Matthews and crew will give you a fishing trip you'll remember forever! Sea Fever prides themselves on catching fish and prefer to go the extra mile to achieve it, as opposed to fishing the islands. Our gameboat is the only charter boat from the Port of Airlie to consistently fish the reef, often without sighting other boats all day! We chase everything from black marlin, sailfish and giant trevally to Spanish mackerel and tuna. We also bottom fish for delicious coral trout, red emperor, trevallies and sharks. Fishing the remote reefs of the Great Barrier Reef from the Port of Airlie

The Whitsunday's magnificent tall ship �Solway Lass� was built in 1902.

Greek restaurant

Hello Samantha & I are the owners of Get out & About , Samantha deals with the bookings & I run the boat (owner operator) , we do our best to provide you with the best experience possible in our beautiful Whitsundays, whether it’s a bit of fishing & sightseeing or straight out fishing we do our best to make your trip an experience you will never forget.

Watersports, Parasailing & Jet Ski Hire. Locals discounts available.