BIG4 ADVENTURE WHITSUNDAYS RESORT

Welcome to the resort

Holiday in paradise at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort!

This multi-award winning, four-and-a-half-star resort is a Whitsundays holiday destination in itself – a lush oasis of inclusive and family-friendly accommodation and entertainment for everyone!

A warm, tropical welcome awaits. From first enquiry to final check-out, the friendly, helpful and professional staff are sure to make you feel instantly at home, with their welcoming Whitsunday smiles and eagerness to accommodate your individual needs. Feel the stresses and strains of daily life melt away as you enter this idyllic holiday haven, perched on the edge of Airlie Beach - the gateway to the stunning Whitsundays.

This sprawling 26-acre property provides plenty of space for you to relax and enjoy your own piece of paradise, with endless entertainment options and opportunities to meet and mingle with new-found friends or reconnect with loved ones. A huge variety of accommodation options, ranging from luxe 3-bedroom condos to classic cabins and powered camping sites are nestled amidst tropical, landscaped gardens, promoting a sense of peace and privacy in this lush oasis. The resort also features a world of entertainment options, from the mega waterslide park and huge pool (heated in winter), to the Animal Park or cinema beneath the stars.

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is a proudly Australian family-owned and operated business built on over three decades of passion, dedication, and hard work. Every aspect of this highly acclaimed resort has been developed with one common goal – to give every guest the most memorable holiday of a lifetime.

Easy to get to but hard to leave – BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort really is paradise found!

Stay and play

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is the perfect place to stay and play on your next getaway in the Whitsundays!

Enjoy a tropical oasis where everyone can find their ideal patch of paradise – whatever your taste or budget. Luxuriously appointed two- and three-bedroom condos and cottages offer a sophisticated sanctuary for larger families and groups, or those who like to indulge in all the creature comforts. Two-bedroom villas offer the charm of a classic cabin, while one-bedroom villas have a bright, funky feel. Self-contained studios are perfect for shorter stays, while a range of powered sites offer freedom and flexibility for camping, caravanning and motorhomes. Park up for a day or a month and make the most of all the exceptional facilities. Check out the BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort ‘Accommodation’ listing for more details on the extensive options available.

Relax and reconnect as you explore endless entertainment options and fabulous facilities. From sliding and splashing in the huge waterslide park and massive pool, bouncing on the jumping pillows, to a game of mini-golf or hit of tennis, there’s plenty of ways to burn off excess energy. The resort also boasts a fun-filled activity schedule, packed with hosted guest activities for children and adults every week of the year. Boredom will be a long-forgotten memory!

Or simply sit in a sun lounge or on your veranda and soak in the warm and welcoming ambience of the resort grounds. The sounds and smells of summer fill the air – as sausages sizzle on barbecues, tropical blooms add a subtle floral fragrance, and the laughter of children fills hearts with nostalgic joy. Soak in the warmth of the sunshine, and feel your worries melt away as you embrace the holiday vibe.

To learn more about the property’s exceptional offerings, please refer to BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort’s ‘Attractions and Facilities’ listing.

Fun for everyone

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is a place where everyone is invited to join in the fun. The resort embodies an attitude of inclusion, welcoming guests of all ages and abilities to enjoy the first-class facilities and activities of this accessible holiday haven.

Be as social, active, or placid as you please – as you pick your own pace and choose your own adventure.

The friendly and experienced resort team understand that the perfect family holiday means everyone gets to take time out in their own way. Children can run and roam all day in this tropical playground, or join in the Kids Club or Toddler Time activities designed just for them.

And while the kids are away, the parents can play, with a host of thoughtful features ensuring adults can enjoy some much needed ‘me time’. Be pampered with a poolside massage, or indulge in a decadent spa treatment at Intuitive Massage, just 50 metres down the road from the resort. Or slip out for a romantic dinner or take time out to reconnect with your significant other, knowing your little treasures are in the safe hands of Airlie Beach Babysitting Services.

Social gatherings provide ample opportunities to mix, mingle and meet new friends, share travel stories and have loads of fun. The resort coordinates a vibrant calendar of social events such as wine and cheese happy hours, themed dinners by the pool and live entertainment.

Whether you’re seeking quality time with the grandkids, a family adventure or a relaxed glamping experience, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is the perfect place to escape.

Find your way

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is conveniently located at 25-29 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale. It’s just four kilometres from the centre of Airlie Beach - the gateway to the stunning Whitsundays on the tropical North Queensland coast.

Most domestic airlines offer flights to Whitsunday Coastal Airport in Proserpine, approximately 30 kilometres southwest of Airlie Beach. Coach services are available for transfers from the airport to Cannonvale and Airlie Beach.Taxis and rental car are also available. The nearest train station is in Proserpine. Whitsunday Transit bus services meet each train and can drop you at the door of your accommodation. Buses operate to and from Airlie Beach, with regular local bus services providing connections to the resort. Many local tour operators offer courtesy bus pick-up at the resort entrance.

Whitsunday Provisioning, Woolworths and Coles allow you to order your groceries before you leave home and have them ready and waiting when you arrive.

Arriving at the resort off Shute Harbour Road, you’ll enter the central resort driveway. To your right is the visitor carpark, and to your left is the main office and reception area. Beside the office is the much-loved Sensory Room, and behind these are the Kids Club and Bunk House. Condos, cottages, villas and studios line the central and furthest driveways to the North and East, with powered campsites nestled around the southern, eastern and western edges of the resort. If you follow the main driveway to where it forks, you’ll arrive at a circular driveway that wraps around the main entertainment precinct. Here you’ll find the waterslide park, pool, outdoor cinema, playground, sporting facilities and fragrant gardens. The Animal Park is located at the farthest end of the resort.

While you’re here

Perched on the doorstep of Airlie Beach and North Queensland’s spectacular Whitsundays, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort is the perfect launching pad for your next adventure in tropical paradise.

Just offshore, bathing in the warm aqua waters of the Coral Sea, 74 stunning Whitsunday Islands and the incredible Great Barrier Reef beckon. Set sail to Whitsunday Island and take a stroll along postcard-perfect Whitehaven Beach. Feel the soft, white silica sand between your toes, and take a refreshing dip in the glistening ocean. Cruise calm waters to world-famous island resorts or enjoy a host of water sports in nature’s own aquatic playground. Or pay a visit to the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef to dive, snorkel and explore the largest living structure on Earth! Have a close-up encounter with schools of tropical fish darting through the colourful coral gardens in this underwater wonderland.

Soak in the serenity with a wander through lush rainforests at nearby National Parks, or cast your worries away at fabulous fishing spots aboard a custom charter boat. Soar through the skies on a scenic flight over Heart Reef – you’re sure to fall in love with the magnificence of this region! Or take to the water for Ocean Rafting, sea kayaking or jet ski tour adventure!

If you can tear yourself away from the resort’s own attractions, the tour and information desk, located in the resort’s reception area, can provide advice on tours available in the region. With so much on offer, maybe you’ll be tempted to stay a little longer.

From land, sea or sky, the Whitsundays is truly captivating! And a stay at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort offers you easy access to all the heavenly highlights.

Accessibility Overview

The team at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort believe that everyone deserves the best possible holiday. They are genuinely passionate about creating accessible experiences and have taken significant steps to promote an inclusive, warm, and welcoming atmosphere for people of all abilities.

The resort is a national champion in accessibility accreditation, and staff have undertaken a broad range of accessibility awareness training, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Accessible facilities and a genuine eagerness to embrace inclusivity means everyone can experience a truly memorable holiday. The resort is proudly Accessible Accommodation Qualified, and is also accredited as a Quality Tourism Accredited Business in Accessible Tourism in the categories of Limited Mobility, Cognitive/Autism, Low Vision, Low Hearing and Wheelchairs & Scooters.

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort offers an adapted cabin with thoughtful touches to enhance the experience of guests who are blind or have low vision. Registered assistance animals, such as dog guides assisting travellers who are blind or have low vision, are most welcome at the resort. As a thoughtful touch, service dogs are provided with a box including bowls, bedding and litter bags to make your stay a breeze. Ample grassy areas are available around the resort for toileting your dog. There is some braille signage around the resort. The resort compendium is available on your smart device via scanning a QR code.

The resort offers a range of rooms and facilities to cater for assisted wheelchair users and guests with limited mobility. Accessible parking spaces are provided both at reception and at accommodation, and an accessible bathroom is available for those staying at powered sites. Almost all the areas and facilities throughout the resort are wheelchair accessible. Even the waterpark area is flat and accessible. However, there are stairs leading to the bigger slides.

BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort also boasts ‘The Reilly Room’, a special holiday retreat for children on the autism spectrum and their families.

For further information about accessible accommodation and facilities including ‘The Reilly Room’, please listen to the Accessibility sections of the resort’s ‘Accommodation’ and ‘Attraction and Facilities’ listings. Additional information can also be found by clicking the ‘Book Now’ button below which will direct you to their website, which is fully compliant with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.