Things to do in Airlie Beach

Visit a local craft distillery

If you are looking for something genuinely local to do in Airlie Beach, Lost Sundays Distillery is worth putting at the top of your list.

We are a small-batch craft distillery right here in the heart of Airlie Beach — distilling gin and vodka on a copper and stainless-steel StillCraft still that is as much worth seeing as the spirits it produces.

Come in, have a look around, explore the Lost Sundays and Sippi ranges, and take home a bottle of something made right here in the Whitsundays.

It is relaxed, genuine, and the kind of local experience that does not feel like it was put together for tourists — because it was not.

What to expect when you visit:

• See the copper and stainless-steel still up close
• Explore the full Lost Sundays and Sippi spirit ranges
• Learn about how our gin and vodka are crafted locally
• Purchase in-store and take home something worth pouring

Get out on the water

Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsundays — and the water is the reason most people make the trip.

Whether you are joining a sailing charter, heading out to the outer reef, or taking a day trip to Whitehaven Beach, getting out on the water is the centrepiece of any Airlie Beach visit.

Book through one of the many local operators along the Airlie Beach foreshore and choose the experience that suits your pace — from full-day reef adventures to relaxed afternoon sails.

Explore the Airlie Beach foreshore

The Airlie Beach foreshore is one of the most enjoyable stretches of waterfront in Queensland — easy to walk, genuinely beautiful, and home to the famous Airlie Beach lagoon.

It is the kind of place that slows you down without asking you to.

Spend a morning walking the foreshore, stop for a coffee at one of the local cafes, and let the afternoon find its own shape.

The lagoon is free to use and open year-round — a welcome alternative to the ocean during stinger season.

Eat and drink locally

Airlie Beach has a genuine local food and drink scene worth exploring — from casual waterfront dining to relaxed bars and local spots that have been there long enough to know what they are doing.

When you are looking for a drink that feels local, ask for Lost Sundays.

Our spirits are available at selected local venues across Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays — bars, restaurants, and accommodation providers who believe in stocking something made right here.

Visit our stockists page to find Lost Sundays near you, or drop into the distillery directly and pick up a bottle to enjoy at your own pace.

In Airlie Beach for a day off a Cruise Boat?

If you are spending a day in Airlie Beach off a cruise ship, you have more time than you think — and the town is easy to explore on foot.

The foreshore, the lagoon, the local shops and eateries, and Lost Sundays Distillery are all within easy reach of the cruise terminal.

A visit to a local craft distillery is one of those experiences that feels genuinely different from the standard cruise port stop — something local, something real, and something you can take home in a bottle.

We are easy to find, easy to walk into, and always glad to see someone new.

Take something local home with you

The best souvenir from any trip is something that reminds you of the place every time you use it.

A bottle of Lost Sundays gin or vodka — distilled right here in Airlie Beach — does exactly that.

Pick one up in-store during your visit, or if you have already made it home and are wishing you had grabbed one more, our online shop has the full range available for delivery.

Locals, return visitors, and anyone who left Airlie Beach with a favourite they want to revisit — the Lost Sundays online shop is here for you.