advice on whitsundays
#1
advice on whitsundays
we are planning a trip to airlie in july with kids and looking for accomodation. The big4 park there looks great with the huge resort pool, but would it be too cold for swimming and camping in july?
usually i dont have a problem camping in the winter but only for a night or two after a week i could well have frostbite! but i have never been that far north yet and im hoping it wont be as cold, anyone else camped in july? had a look at the cabins but they were expensive compared to the powered sites $1000 for the basic cabin for a week
usually i dont have a problem camping in the winter but only for a night or two after a week i could well have frostbite! but i have never been that far north yet and im hoping it wont be as cold, anyone else camped in july? had a look at the cabins but they were expensive compared to the powered sites $1000 for the basic cabin for a week
#2
Re: advice on whitsundays
I've been to Airlie in August and the weather was beautiful - frostbite certainly wouldn't be a problem, even at night!
There is a big unheated swimming lagoon at the seafront and I remember swimming in there, although it may have been a little bit of a challenge getting in at first! This was in my 'fresh of the boat' days so I may have lost a few degrees of water temperature tolerance between then and now as well! I'm sure the kids wouldn't have a problem.
There is a big unheated swimming lagoon at the seafront and I remember swimming in there, although it may have been a little bit of a challenge getting in at first! This was in my 'fresh of the boat' days so I may have lost a few degrees of water temperature tolerance between then and now as well! I'm sure the kids wouldn't have a problem.
#3
Re: advice on whitsundays
we are planning a trip to airlie in july with kids and looking for accomodation. The big4 park there looks great with the huge resort pool, but would it be too cold for swimming and camping in july?
usually i dont have a problem camping in the winter but only for a night or two after a week i could well have frostbite! but i have never been that far north yet and im hoping it wont be as cold, anyone else camped in july? had a look at the cabins but they were expensive compared to the powered sites $1000 for the basic cabin for a week
usually i dont have a problem camping in the winter but only for a night or two after a week i could well have frostbite! but i have never been that far north yet and im hoping it wont be as cold, anyone else camped in july? had a look at the cabins but they were expensive compared to the powered sites $1000 for the basic cabin for a week
We've stayed at the Airlie Cove Resort a couple if times and would recommend it. As bcworld says there is a large outdoor pool in the town which is great.
#4
Re: advice on whitsundays
I went in April and to be quite honest with you the outdoor lagoon pool was a little "fresh" even then. The sea itself will be safe from stingers in June, but Airlie does not have much of a beach (because of the reef).
That said AIrlie is a great location and at the time will be out of season and quiet, so no foam parties for backpackers spilling out onto the streets.
There are lots of tours available (especially for the islands) so try at least to go to Whitehaven beach. For a very "north Queensland" experience also try the secluded Dingo Beach and don't forget to take in the croc trip up the Prosperine river - we saw eleven crocs
That said AIrlie is a great location and at the time will be out of season and quiet, so no foam parties for backpackers spilling out onto the streets.
There are lots of tours available (especially for the islands) so try at least to go to Whitehaven beach. For a very "north Queensland" experience also try the secluded Dingo Beach and don't forget to take in the croc trip up the Prosperine river - we saw eleven crocs
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Re: advice on whitsundays
We were there last July.. it wasnt cold as such but it did rain a lot.. so pack accordingly!
Em x
PS You are going to have a great time.. tis a fantastic place! xx
Em x
PS You are going to have a great time.. tis a fantastic place! xx