Inside tip · Airlie Beach & the Whitsundays

Where can you swim stinger-free all year in Airlie Beach town?

Answer: Airlie Beach Lagoon

The foreshore lagoon holds 4.5 million litres of fresh water and is safe from stingers all year round.

Lifeguards 5:30am–7pm Sep–Apr, 5:30am–6pm May–Aug

It's open to everyone, with a toddler wading pool, a kids' pool and a 2m-deep main pool with lap lanes, plus views to the Whitsunday Islands.