Located in the heart of the town, its a popular choice for local families and tourists alike, with change rooms, showers, and even barbeques, there is plenty of space to relax. Experts prefer not to use the term stinger season as this implies that jellyfish are only prevalent during this time. Airlie beach lagoon 2020 all you need to know before you. South western stingers are small sea jellies with a bell that never grows bigger than the size of a matchbox nov 21, 2015 stingers in the whitsundays is a concern for many travelling to our destination. Airlie beach is the vibrant hub of the whitsundays and the ideal mainland base for fun and adventure in the whitsundays. Whitehaven beach a popular tourist attraction is located on whitsunday island off the coast of airlie beach, and is often described as one of the worlds best beaches thanks to its pure white. Experts prefer not to use the term stinger season as this implies that jellyfish are. The walk is really nice and youll see beautiful ocean views on the way. Also, we have been told that there are a lot of stingers in the region. That being said, jellyfish can be present year round. November to may is therefore termed high season or peak season for marine stingers as they are more active and more numerous during this time.
Marine stingers may be present in the waters of tropical queensland all year round, with the higher risk season during october may. According to a 2016 census, airlie beach had a population of 1,208 people. Deadly marine stingers in whitsunday waters airlie beach. The stinger thing is a touchy one, but i have seen people stung in july, so personally i dont believe in stinger season. Unfortunately, the area is loaded with nasty mosquitoes that would love nothing more than to bite your skin. While stingers may be present in the waters around the whitsundays year round, their prevalence is much higher from november through may. In the 2016 census, airlie beach had a population of 1,208 people.
Soak up the laidback, tropical atmosphere and instantly tune into holiday mode. Also, safety information about marine stingers and other dangers. Four tours operate daily, the airlie adventure, also known as the. Airlie beach is one of many departure points for the great barrier reef. Marine stingers and tropical jellyfish, the invisible danger at airlie beach and throughout whitsunday waters. Airlie beach and the whitsunday islands theres only one thing airlie beach doesnt have surf. With a cubeshaped body and multiple long tentacles clustered on each corner, the. Predominantly a problem along the coast and not usually affecting the great barrier reef, north queenslands marine and estuarine environment is home to many interesting animals, including some harmful. Airlie beach tourism whitsundays, queensland australia. Holiday and travel information about every beach in queensland, australia.
April weather and stingers airlie beach forum tripadvisor. Otherwise known as irukandji or box jellyfish you do not want to brush up against one of these fellas while swimming in the ocean. The wet green season last from december to april and is generally hot, wet and humid. Whitsundays online tourist information center cannonvale. The palm tree lined beach is the perfect spot to enjoy the sunshine by day, the sunset at night and then devour fish and chips and watch the world go by. Includes burleigh heads, surfers paradise, whitsundays, palm cove, port douglas four mile beach and the daintree. For the best weather visit airlie beach anytime from may to november. Marine stingers box jellyfish queensland beaches australia. If youre staying in airlie beach during stinger season, its always a good choice to swim at airlie beach lagoon, where you have a. The box jellyfish is extremely deadly, yet much less common. Also looking for what month would be best for weather so we can plan for 2019 trip to the area.
Tourism whitsundays, queensland australia, whitsundays. If youre staying in airlie beach during stinger season, its always a good choice to swim at airlie beach lagoon, where you have a safe place to swim with lifeguards and no marine stingers. Welcome to the official whitsundays online facebook page. A visit to the whitsundays is a feast of the senses, surrounded by natural beauty, dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns from which to explore.
Airlie beach itself is located in the centre of town along shute harbour road and airlie esplanade and overlooks pioneer bay and airlie bay. I particularly liked the wooden walkway which is quite picturesque. Marine stingers with 74 islands and the great barrier reef on its doorstep, the whitsundays is famous for its waterbased activities whether it is snorkelling, diving, or just going for a leisurely swim. The whitsunday islands are composed of 74 islands, the most notable being daydream island, hamilton island, hayman island, hook island, lindeman island, long island and. Out of the millions of people days each year in the great barrier reef waters, in a particularly bad year, only around 100. The toxins in their stings cause next level sickness in humans, so its important that you don protective stinger suits when you enter the water, especially during high risk season from october to may. Surf life saving queensland recommends that individuals entering the water wear protective swimwear designed specifically to reduce the incidence of a marine sting, such parameters include. Airlie beach lagoon 2020 all you need to know before you go.
I discovered airlie beach in queensland for the first time in october 2017 part of my trip to the whitsundays islands and found that there are a lot of things to do in just a few days. Suits can be hired or bought at several shops, including the dive shop at abell point marina. Stings have occurred at all times of the year, however are more prevalent during the months of november to may. Multi award winning whitsunday jetski tours offers exciting adventure tours in the whitsundays and is the first and only guided jetski tour operating from coral sea marina, airlie beach to the whitsunday islands. Tropical stingers the tropical waters of australia, north of bundaberg in queensland and in geraldton in western australia, are home to some of the most dangerous marine stingers on earth. Marine stingers, box jellyfish, annoyus whenhottis, call them what you like, but they are now very much a hot topic. Airlie beach weather best time to visit airlie beach when. Stingers in the whitsundays is a concern for many travelling to our destination. Hi, just wondering if anyone can advise me on what the weather is like in early april. Its a hard thing the weather and if we could predict it id have a lot more in the bank than i have now. It is the perfect launching pad for activities on the water and in the lush, green rainforest of the whitsunday coast. Stinger season it is good to know that stinger season generally runs during the warmer months of the year, and in the whitsundays this is from october to may during our summer season.
Back in airlie beach, go for a walk from airlie beach to cannonvale and end up in a nice cafe. My total stay there was only two days and a half but i felt it was the right amount of time to discover the surroun. This is the dividing point on the queensland coastline between the surfprone beaches of the south and the gentle tropical beaches caressed by warm water of the north. Trips from airlie beach to gbr islands fodors travel talk. In recent times the public have been informed that its not safe to swim in the ocean off port douglas and other tropical north queensland towns during the wet and now also called stinger season. Vacationing in airlie beach is a wonderful and exhilarating experience. Dont want to worry about stingers originally was looking to come november.
With a cubeshaped body and multiple long tentacles clustered on each corner, the box jellyfish has an incredibly painful sting. Stinger expert warns of extended whitsunday season whitsunday. Guests can ride the latest model seadoo jetski into the beautiful world heritage whitsunday island marine park. Hi ed if your only real worry is the issue of marine stingers, both port douglas and airlie beach are known have them and the general season is from november until may. Therefore, airlie beach is very protected and calm perfect for a family day at the beach or a relaxing sunsoaking afternoon. The whitsundays, 74 island wonders located in the heart of the great barrier reef, on the tropical coast of queensland, australia. A mesh size no greater than 200 microns 200th of a mm or 15 of a mm opaque clothing which offers a high degree of sun protection. If you are taking a dip on your own accord in the swimming enclosures off airlie beach, a stinger suit is certainly recommended as smaller types of jellyfish can enter and get trapped in enclosures.
I know this has probably been asked but when is stinger season. Theres also little creeks along the way to relax in. Stinger season airlie beach message board tripadvisor. Dont want to worry about stingers originally was looking to come november but i read that is stinger season and wanted the summer season for best weather. Three swimmers hit by marine stingers in the whitsundays.
With it being a natural occurrence, you cant quite pin in down to precise dates. Shingley beach has always been popular with the locals using it since the turn of the last century. The tropical islands, warm blue water and white beaches are what snorkeling and cruising dreams are made of. Stinger season runs from october may when there is an increase in jellyfish and stingers in the ocean due to warmer water temperatures. It is good to know that stinger season generally runs during the warmer. A box jellyfish swimming at the port of airlie marina photographed by marlene hicks earlier this year. Cruise ships visit the area, anchoring offshore while passengers are transported via ships tender to the marina. Stingers are of particular concern in tropical australian waters between november to mayjune. Three swimmers hit by marine stingers in the whitsundays daily. Tropical stingers have potent toxic stings which can cause serious illness and death in some cases.
Stay out of the water after the first tourist of the season is stung that would be friday 19 december 2008, or thursday 2 december 2010. Lifetraveller we have a couple of very nice beaches here, there is a beautiful big sandy beach in front of the new port of airlie complex and also a very popular beach at nearby cannonvale that has a stinger net in place. What are my chances of getting stung by an irukandji. Weve booked accommodation and flights to airlie beach already, thinking it looks amazing and its summer so whats to worry about i was reading in to trips last night when i started to stumble across threads about stinger season and that the weather is bad. Late may through to september or early october is the best times to avoid them. Airlie beach is a coastal locality in the whitsunday region of queensland, australia. Racq cq rescue en route to whitehaven beach to treat and transfer. Want to visit airlie beach and the whitsundays but like to snorkel and swim in water from the shore. Stingers in the whitsundays queensland yacht charters. South western stingers are small sea jellies with a bell that never grows bigger than the size of a matchbox mar 31, 2019 airlie beach, australia, beaches, islands, oceania, queensland, sailing, solo travel, the imagination trail, whitsundays after ticking learning to surf off my bucket list, and enjoying the tranquil beachside life of agnes water for a few days, it was time to reboard the northbound greyhound bus.
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