Thursday, August 24, 2023

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Get Set For Lay Day Activities

There’s no need to get the lay day blues when there’s plenty to explore in the Airlie Beach area – here are our top picks for a fun filled day!

• Set sail on a skippered yacht charter – put your feet up and let the skilled hosts of popular local charter boat ‘Wings’ guide you around to the best snorkel spots, Whitehaven Beach or perhaps for a sunset cruise.

• A day of comfort and style awaits aboard the stately MV Nancy Wake, Sealink’s new Whitsunday Island Day Cruise which includes a guided tour of the islands, delicious lunch and Whitehaven Beach.

• Eat, drink and be merry in Airlie Beach. Enjoy bistro classics and sea views on the balcony at the Whitsunday Sailing Club, delicious Italian cuisine at La Tabella, tasty pub classics and free live music at the Airlie Beach Hotel, succulent seafood at Fish D’Vine and finger-licking chicken wings at Mika.

• Treat yourself to a luxurious night on-land at the stunning Toscana, Italian inspired self-catered apartments perched majestically on the hillside with aerial sea views, just minutes’ walk from the heart of Airlie Beach.

• Addicted to nautical gadgets? Head to Twenty 16 Communications and browse their diverse range of items to enhance your boating experience. From chart plotters to thermal imaging, mobile phone boosters and marine radios – they’ve got you covered!

• Discover the road less travelled with Ocean Roads who have recently launched a Creek to Cape tour which encompasses Cedar Creek Falls and Cape Gloucester. Explore nature and enjoy a relaxed day travelling in comfort and style on their brand-new Iveco bus.

• Need a ride? Heart of the Reef Shuttles meets every flight arriving and departing from Whitsunday Coast Airport.

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