Thursday, November 22, 2012

Airlie Beach in September

By John Nayler


Introduction

September is probably the most renowned time to visit Airlie Beach. The reasons vary, but the result is the same.

Action about town

Airlie Beach is in peak tourist season in September. The weather is great, and the tourists are flocking to town for the weather, the school holidays, or special events such as weddings or bucks and hens parties. This makes the town hum with action and puts a spring in the step of tourist businesses.

September Weather

To see clouds in September is a challenge in Airlie Beach. This may sound like an overstatement, but it is generally true. It is also the time of lightest winds. There is also some days of no winds, or light winds from the North. This makes for ideal conditions in conjunction with the full arrival of spring for regarded perfect temperatures. Did I say ideal? I mean it.

Prices for September

Most of September accommodation is booked up and to celebrate the hotels, motels and resorts charge full price unless you have booked well in advance, or take a full week. Making bookings more difficult at times is the groups that tend to arrive at this time. Weddings large and small, hens parties and bucks can book out entire resorts for weekends or more as they celebrate!

September Risks In The Water

Scientists will tell you that there is a risk of being stung by Irukandji or Box Jelly Fish during this time of the year and this is where the bad news ends. The truth is that there have been few stings recorded in the month of September and usually related to last minute accommodation bookings. The conditions are otherwise great. Lighter winds, sunshine, water at 23-25 degrees Centigrade If you ask for more than this you are being greedy. All combined, its makes the air to water transition perfect, and conditions in the water for swimming, snorkelling and diving very very nice.

September Summary

Weddings, groups, families on school holidays arrive in numbers in September. Perfect timed, the weather is nice, the winds are light, temperatures are great in and out of the water. No wonder it is the peak time for Airlie Beach. Come and enjoy.




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