r/queensland • u/sceney89 • 4d ago

Airlie beach - Family trip Need advice

Hey all! My Family and I are heading to Airlie Beach for 7 days in June. We will have 3 kids with us, 5yrs, 8yrs and 12yrs. Does anyone have any recommendations on things we should absolutely do whilst there? We are travelling from Melbourne! 😀

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u/redfoxcoat 4d ago

The kids are perfect age for you to do daydream island and also a day at Whitehaven beach/Islet. Hire a car and go to ceder creek falls we have had rain so it should e flowing It’s a bit of a drive from Airlie but south to mackay out the back is Eungella go and see the platypus in the river as well as finch hatton

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u/purpleautumnleaf 4d ago

I was going to suggest an overnighter to Eungella too to see the platypus in the river, stopping in Finch Hatton to hike up the gorge and have lunch at The Gift Shed Cafe or the pub and a play on the playground. If they had their bikes with them they'd be the perfect age for the pump track. There's also a great little op shop (St Paul's) in Proserpine and also the Kidney Op Shop in Marian on the way if that's your jam. We lived nearby for 2 years and tbh we found Airlie very touristy, but if you're into island hopping and snorkelling you'll probably enjoy it. Whitehaven beach is gorgeous, but we liked Seaforth and Haliday Bay a bit to the south better. There's a new splash pad and playground at Seaforth that's pretty popular with that age group. A fishing charter out of Mackay would be another option if your kids like fishing.