Guidebook for Shute Harbour Escape
Food Scene
Our favourite beach side cafe. Funky, friendly, unique and quirky.. Great food, drinks and coffee. Open for breakfast and lunch.
68 locals recommend
Fat Frog Beach Cafe
44 Coral EsplanadeOur favourite beach side cafe. Funky, friendly, unique and quirky.. Great food, drinks and coffee. Open for breakfast and lunch.
Sits right on the water's edge just outside the beautiful Whitsundays' town of Airlie Beach, Queensland. The relaxed venue offers an inspired fresh menu of grilled produce and seafood. Select from one of the widest range of craft beers on tap in Northern Queensland, or choose from an amazing array of tier one and tier two wines from Australia and around the world.
64 locals recommend
Northerlies Beach Bar &Grill - Airlie Beach
Lot 116 Pringle RoadSits right on the water's edge just outside the beautiful Whitsundays' town of Airlie Beach, Queensland. The relaxed venue offers an inspired fresh menu of grilled produce and seafood. Select from one of the widest range of craft beers on tap in Northern Queensland, or choose from an amazing array of tier one and tier two wines from Australia and around the world.
Indulge in the region’s finest seasonal produce and a mouth-watering array of succulent seafood prepared fresh every day. "Our food is d’vine and our Rum Bar makes the best mojito’s outside of Cuba!"
45 locals recommend
Fish D'vine & The Rum Bar
16 Shute Harbour RdIndulge in the region’s finest seasonal produce and a mouth-watering array of succulent seafood prepared fresh every day. "Our food is d’vine and our Rum Bar makes the best mojito’s outside of Cuba!"
Open 7 days All day dining Full Table Service Outdoor seating Views Private air conditioned function room Cocktail Bar Homemade pastas Fresh locally caught seafood Morning and afternoon Tea.
32 locals recommend
La Tabella
6 The EsplanadeOpen 7 days All day dining Full Table Service Outdoor seating Views Private air conditioned function room Cocktail Bar Homemade pastas Fresh locally caught seafood Morning and afternoon Tea.
☀︎Port of Airlie Marina restaurants-
Dining experiences include Boathouse Fish Bar, Denman's Beer Cafe, The Coffee Club, Walter's Lounge, La Gelateria & La Marina Italian Restaurant. Park up, take a walk through this strip of restaurants along the marina and see what takes your fancy..
17 locals recommend
Port of Airlie
☀︎Port of Airlie Marina restaurants-
Dining experiences include Boathouse Fish Bar, Denman's Beer Cafe, The Coffee Club, Walter's Lounge, La Gelateria & La Marina Italian Restaurant. Park up, take a walk through this strip of restaurants along the marina and see what takes your fancy..
Montes Reef Resort
0 Gloucester AveGreat spot to stop for lunch after as swim at the beach.
22 locals recommend
Cape Gloucester Beach Resort
128 Gloucester AveGreat spot to stop for lunch after as swim at the beach.
The SideWalk Café experience combines relaxed dining with innovative drinks. Watch the world go by as you savour a delicious coffee, dig into a wholesome meal or sip on your favourite cocktail in this laid-back cafe.
13 locals recommend
Sidewalk Cafe Restaurant and Bar
2 Airlie EsplanadeThe SideWalk Café experience combines relaxed dining with innovative drinks. Watch the world go by as you savour a delicious coffee, dig into a wholesome meal or sip on your favourite cocktail in this laid-back cafe.
One of our favourite spots! Enjoy delicious, affordable breakfast/ lunch at great prices while watching the planes come and go. good coffee :)
The Hangar Cafe and Bar - Airlie Beach
12 Air Whitsunday RdOne of our favourite spots! Enjoy delicious, affordable breakfast/ lunch at great prices while watching the planes come and go. good coffee :)
The SideWalk Café experience combines relaxed dining with innovative drinks. Watch the world go by as you savour a delicious coffee, dig into a wholesome meal or sip on your favourite cocktail in this laid-back cafe.
13 locals recommend
Sidewalk Cafe Restaurant and Bar
2 Airlie EsplanadeThe SideWalk Café experience combines relaxed dining with innovative drinks. Watch the world go by as you savour a delicious coffee, dig into a wholesome meal or sip on your favourite cocktail in this laid-back cafe.
This restaurant by the lagoon is well-known for it's uncomplicated service and quality food in a shady setting.
6 locals recommend
Treehouse
263 Shute Harbour RdThis restaurant by the lagoon is well-known for it's uncomplicated service and quality food in a shady setting.
Mostly a take-away place, this busy corner cafe does have a few indoor and outdoor tables. It serves healthy toasties, sandwiches and a huge array of fresh smoothies and juices.
Wisdom Cafe.
273 Shute Harbour RdMostly a take-away place, this busy corner cafe does have a few indoor and outdoor tables. It serves healthy toasties, sandwiches and a huge array of fresh smoothies and juices.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Shed Bar
354 Shute Harbour RdHidden little bar behind the main street of Airlie.
Fish D'vine & The Rum Bar
16 Shute Harbour RdGreat cocktails!
Drop in here for a cool beverage in the centre of the Main Street and watch the world pass by. Great live music!
29 locals recommend
Magnums Bar
366 Shute Harbour RdDrop in here for a cool beverage in the centre of the Main Street and watch the world pass by. Great live music!
Beaches Bar
356 Shute Harbour RdA lively well known Airlie Beach bar.
Located on the Esplanade, overlooking the newly landscaped parklands and the beach, facilities include;
Bar & Bistro | Al fresco dining | Live entertainment | TAB & Sports bar | Gaming Lounge with a brand new fleet of the latest machines | Courtesy Bus
13 locals recommend
The Pub
16 Airlie Esplanade Located on the Esplanade, overlooking the newly landscaped parklands and the beach, facilities include;
Bar & Bistro | Al fresco dining | Live entertainment | TAB & Sports bar | Gaming Lounge with a brand new fleet of the latest machines | Courtesy Bus
Sightseeing
The newly built Shute Harbour Terminal offers Island transfers, tours and more. Take advantage of the public BBQ and picnic tables at Snows Beach. Get yourself some bait/tackle and try your luck at the fishing pontoon, or launch your boat from the boat-ramp.
16 locals recommend
Shute Harbour
The newly built Shute Harbour Terminal offers Island transfers, tours and more. Take advantage of the public BBQ and picnic tables at Snows Beach. Get yourself some bait/tackle and try your luck at the fishing pontoon, or launch your boat from the boat-ramp.
The Whitsunday Airport is only 5 mins drive from your Airbnb, where you can take to the air for an unforgettable Whitsundays experience. Island transfers, Skydives, Scenic Flights and Helicopter Tours over the Great Barrier Reef and islands are all available from here..
Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour) - Airlie Beach airport
12 Air Whitsunday RdThe Whitsunday Airport is only 5 mins drive from your Airbnb, where you can take to the air for an unforgettable Whitsundays experience. Island transfers, Skydives, Scenic Flights and Helicopter Tours over the Great Barrier Reef and islands are all available from here..
A beautiful walk to take in the early morning or late afternoon. Take in stunning views of Pioneer Bay, Abell Point Marina, the Whitsunday Botanic gardens and Shingly beach.
10 locals recommend
Bicentennial Park
50 Coral EsplanadeA beautiful walk to take in the early morning or late afternoon. Take in stunning views of Pioneer Bay, Abell Point Marina, the Whitsunday Botanic gardens and Shingly beach.
There are beautiful white, sandy beaches to explore with great photo opportunities. Montes Reef Resort and Cape Gloucester Beach resort are great spots to relax for lunch.
20 locals recommend
Hideaway Bay
There are beautiful white, sandy beaches to explore with great photo opportunities. Montes Reef Resort and Cape Gloucester Beach resort are great spots to relax for lunch.
Dingo Beach
Great beaches, fishing, boat ramp and pub right on the beach.
Parks & Nature
Whitehaven Beach
Incredible!
Enjoy a spectacular waterfall during and after the wet season surrounded by abundant flora and fauna. Swim with fish and turtles in the cool, clear waters of the rock pool at the bottom.
6 locals recommend
Cedar Creek
Enjoy a spectacular waterfall during and after the wet season surrounded by abundant flora and fauna. Swim with fish and turtles in the cool, clear waters of the rock pool at the bottom.
☀︎ The surrounding Conway National Park contains several walking trails with good views of the Whitsunday Passage and islands, all within 5 mins drive from your Airbnb. Explore deep into the rainforest hills and remote beaches that were once the hunting grounds of the Giru Dala. The Coral Beach track is only a 4 min walk from your front door; Take the 1km track leading to a secluded coral beach and the beak lookout.. For more information, search 'Conway national and conservation parks map'.
9 locals recommend
Conway National Park
☀︎ The surrounding Conway National Park contains several walking trails with good views of the Whitsunday Passage and islands, all within 5 mins drive from your Airbnb. Explore deep into the rainforest hills and remote beaches that were once the hunting grounds of the Giru Dala. The Coral Beach track is only a 4 min walk from your front door; Take the 1km track leading to a secluded coral beach and the beak lookout.. For more information, search 'Conway national and conservation parks map'.
Stunning bush walk 5min walk from your Airbnb, a must do while you're here!
7 locals recommend
Coral beach walking track
Stunning bush walk 5min walk from your Airbnb, a must do while you're here!
Arts & Culture
Yoga, quality Spa and beauty services.
Vartamana Yoga & Spa
33 Port DrYoga, quality Spa and beauty services.
Browse the fresh fruit and vegetables, local arts and crafts, jewellery, clothes, souvenirs and entertainment. They start 7am every Saturday.
20 locals recommend
Airlie Beach Market
11-27 Coconut GroveBrowse the fresh fruit and vegetables, local arts and crafts, jewellery, clothes, souvenirs and entertainment. They start 7am every Saturday.
Shopping
Beautiful jewellery, homewares, fashions and knick knacks. There is something for everyone in the shop.. Worth the drive to Proserpine.
27 locals recommend
Colour Me Crazy
2B Dobbins LnBeautiful jewellery, homewares, fashions and knick knacks. There is something for everyone in the shop.. Worth the drive to Proserpine.
Essentials
Pick up and drop off at Airlie Beach and Proserpine Airport.
IGA
1 Erromango DrSmall grocery store located around 10 mins drive from your Airbnb.
Local supermarket located in Airlie Beach with everything you need.
41 locals recommend
Woolworths Airlie Beach Central
Waterson WayLocal supermarket located in Airlie Beach with everything you need.
Pick up and drop off at Airlie Beach and Proserpine Airport.
11 locals recommend
Hertz Car Rental Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour RdPick up and drop off at Airlie Beach and Proserpine Airport.
Pick up and drop off at Airlie Beach and Proserpine Airport.
11 locals recommend
Avis Car & Truck Rental Airlie Beach
366 Shute Harbour RdPick up and drop off at Airlie Beach and Proserpine Airport.
Pick up and drop off available at Proserpine Airport and Airlie Beach.
7 locals recommend
Europcar Airlie Beach
398 Shute Harbour RdPick up and drop off available at Proserpine Airport and Airlie Beach.