If you’ve been following the weather lately, you may have seen news about Cyclone Koji and wondered what that means for holidaying in Airlie Beach. Like much of tropical North Queensland, we do experience a wet season — but that doesn’t mean the Whitsundays stop being beautiful, or that travel plans need to be put on hold.

The good news first: The Boathouse Apartments were not impacted by Cyclone Koji and we are operating business as usual. Our waterfront location on the Port of Airlie Marina remains the perfect base to enjoy everything the region has to offer.

What is the wet season really like?

The wet season in Airlie Beach typically brings warm temperatures, higher humidity, and short bursts of tropical rain, often followed by blue skies. It’s rarely days of constant rain — more often, showers pass through quickly, refreshing the landscape and cooling the air.

This is when the Whitsundays are at their most lush. The hills turn a vibrant green, waterfalls flow, and the region feels alive and tropical. Many visitors are surprised by how much sunshine still shines between showers.

Post-cyclone reassurance

Cyclones can sound alarming, but they are well monitored, and communities here are experienced and prepared. Even though it was our first cyclone experience personally, we were prepared and not alarmed by the experience. In fact we had several guests throughout the storm and some reported not hearing anything during the night.

Following Cyclone Koji, Airlie Beach has returned to normal operations, tours are running, restaurants are open, and visitors are enjoying the region as usual. The hype remains around the unfortunate boat owners who were negatively impacted when their vessels took on water or came from their mooring during the storm. We feel for those residents and visitors.

At The Boathouse Apartments:

• There was no damage to our property

• Guest stays continue uninterrupted

• Our facilities, marina views, and location remain unchanged

• We were fortunate to not even loose power throughout the storm.

A smart time to travel

The wet season — particularly February’s low season — is one of the best times to visit if you value space, flexibility, and value for money.

Benefits of travelling now include:

• Lower nightly rates compared to peak periods

• Fewer crowds around town, at the marina, and on tours

• Greater availability for last-minute escapes

• Warm ocean temperatures and relaxed holiday vibes

It’s also a great opportunity to enjoy the remainder of the school holidays without the peak-season rush.

Still plenty to enjoy

Even on the occasional rainy day, Airlie Beach delivers:

• Waterfront dining and cafés just steps from your apartment

• Covered walkways, marina strolls, and sheltered balcony views

• Scenic drives, rainforest walks, and island tours that often run between weather windows

• Cedar Creek Falls will definitely by flowing and is a wonderful escape for a fresh water dip with no stingers

• Spacious, self-contained apartments perfect for relaxing indoors when you choose to slow down

Our advice?

Pack light, bring a flexible mindset, and embrace the tropics for what they are — warm, ever-changing, and undeniably beautiful.

If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to visit Airlie Beach, the wet season might just surprise you. With business operating as usual, great value on offer, and the Whitsundays at their greenest, it’s a wonderful time to book a stay at The Boathouse Apartments.

When travellers search for waterfront apartments in Northern Queensland, they’re often dreaming of open sea views, warm weather, and the convenience of beachside living. At The Boathouse Apartments in Airlie Beach, those dreams become reality. Nestled along the Port of Airlie Marina, our 4.5-star self-contained apartments offer an unbeatable blend of location, luxury, and lifestyle—the perfect base to explore the Whitsundays.

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