Airlie Beach and Cannonvale are connected by the Bicentennial Boardwalk, making a coastal day easy to shape around short walks, beach time and public foreshore spaces. The Queensland destination guide (opens in a new tab) is a useful official overview.
For a Cannonvale beach stop, the official Cannonvale Beach listing (opens in a new tab) records picnic, toilet, parking and access features. Always check swimming and weather conditions locally.
Parking arrangements are changing in busy precincts. Consult the Council parking page (opens in a new tab) before arrival, particularly if you plan to use Airlie Beach, Cannonvale Foreshore or nearby marinas.
The Foreshore Land Management Plan (opens in a new tab) describes the public foreshore reserves, lagoon, pathways and parkland. Treat this as context, and follow current on-site notices.
Sources last validated: 1 September 2026.