As Easter about in the month of April, Airlie Beach,Great Barrier Reef has the first holiday time of the year. Summer has departed resulting in perfect tempuratures, lower marine risks and a tourist vibe.
Autumn is in the air
With Summer well and truly over, the day time tempuratures in Airlie Beach dip to very comfortable numbers to be enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Similar to the other side of Winter when spring comes, its ideal to be about and about. The vibe If you are in town for Easter holidays time, you will find the town buzzing with tourists and full cafes and bars enjoying patronage. Be sure to allocate time to enjoy the atmosphere in town, marina bars, the beach and lagoon.
Sun, Sea and Skies
The Sun will still be hot, so look after yourself with shirt, hat and sunblock, but at least you won't be launching from one shady place to the next. In the pool, the "warm bath" conditions are gone, and you can expect the water to be about 25 degrees. At night you will still enjoy shirts and shorts, and lack of even a jumper, excepting times of stronger South winds. Everyone should enjoy the tempuratures For sailors, April is usually a time of stronger winds from the South East. Appreciated by the cruising set, they will depart summer havens in the south and literally enjoy being blown up the coast. For people holidaying in the Whitsundays on sailing vessels, they will enjoy getting from place to place amongst the islands will full sails.
Getting the right price
Easter is a good time for tourist operators, and while eager to fill rooms, advance bookings for easter holidays will be the only way to ensure quality rooms at the best price. Booking too late will reduce choice and probably see you staying at lower rate accomms at the wrong price. On the shoulder of the school holiday period, year in year out shows strong occupancy, so prudence is suggested. Tour bookings work the same way. The relatively small size of the tour industry means that as occupancy fills, lower prices disappears, so do the research early and make a decision before arrival if its a peak time. Where you choose to stay will have a tour desk happy to help out.
Being careful
Marine risks is always a hot topic for visitors. April is a low risk time for marine creatures including Box Jellyfish and Irukandji, as the cooler waters have encouraged their departure. Be sure to follow any instructions from tour operators.
Apill summary
With Easter school holidays Airlie Beach comes alive with happy tourist trade, families. Enjoying perfect tempuratures in and out of the water, its a perfect time to visit, mindful of the need to advance book to for the best rates and choice.
This article is part of a series about when to visit the Whitsundays provided by Toscana Village Resort, Airlie Beach accommodation for your information and happy holiday.
