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Ayr, QLD

Situated on the northern approach to the Burdekin Bridge, 85 kilometres south of Townsville, with more than 300 glorious sunny days each year, the district truly is the winterless north. The natural beauty of the rivers, creeks, estuaries lined with unspoiled mangrove and miles of sandy beaches make the area a mecca for fishing, crabbing, windsurfing and water skiing.

Ayr

Said to be ‘built on liquid gold’ because it is situated on a vast natural underground aquifer which is artificially replenished with water from the Burdekin Falls Dam. The Ayr district is Australia’s richest sugar producing area and also the mango and melon capital. It is a bird watcher’s paradise with 280 species of birds recorded.

To view the vast flat farmlands and wetlands of the Burdekin district the best vantage points are from the lookouts of Mount Inkerman and Mount Kelly.

The spectacular Burdekin Bridge is known as the silver link and was the longest bridge in Australia for many years. It is the district’s best known landmark.

The district is well served by all forms of accommodation and eating places to suit all tastes and budgets and is renowned for its friendly service.

There is a diversity of sporting, cultural and tourist facilities and be sure to visit the Ayr Nature Display, the Burdekin Theatre and see the mighty Burdekin River Irrigation Area.

Nearest Airport: Townsville Airport

Where to stay?

Experiences

  • 18-35's
  • Caravan and Camping
  • Rural/Country
  • Cultural
  • Eco Tourism
  • Environmental
  • Mountain
  • Nature based
  • Self-Drive

Popular Activities

  • Off Road Driving
  • Bird Watching
  • Driving
  • Golfing
  • Skiing - Water
  • Skydiving
  • Swimming
  • Fishing
  • Wilderness
  • Wildlife
  • Scuba-Diving
  • Fishing - Beach
  • Beach
  • Fruit Picking
  • Fishing - Estuary

About Ayr

  • Locality: Urban locality
  • Ayr Postcode: 4807
  • State: Queensland
  • Region: Townsville
  • Latitude: -19.57605
  • Longitude: 147.40517
  • Elevation: 16m
  • Population: 8738
  • Median Income: $31356
  • Area (Sq/km): 28.473
  • Timezone: Australia/Brisbane

Tours In Ayr

Discover some of the tours options around Ayr

Explore The Outback

Australia has a vast remote interior, much of it largely untouched. By night, the outback is deathly quiet, with the only light provided by the stars and the moon - a perfect oportunity for stargazing. Explore the isolated heart of the country, meet and connect with Aboriginal people and experience one of the oldest living cultures in the world. Go ‘walk-about’ and immerse yourself with Australia’s endless outback horizons.

Outback Experiences

Luxe Accommodation

Enjoy a distinctly Australian luxury experience, such as the unforgettable reefs, islands, beaches and coast; rugged mountain ranges, rainforests and vast national parks; and the many vibrant food and wine regions. Take a once in a lifetime adventure and discover the sheer indulgence of experiencing the wonders of Australia in style and stay in total luxury.

Australia has wide variety of accommodation options to suit most budgets and travelling preferences. Choose from luxury lodges, boutique hotels, serviced apartments, motels, bed and breakfasts, caravan parks as well as youth and backpacker hostels.

Accommodation

Glasshouse Mountains

The Glasshouse Mountains in the hinterland of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast are actually the cores of 20 million year old volcanoes. The sides of the volcanoes have eroded away leaving only the hardened rock spiremountain cores we see today. Learn more about this awe-inspiring landscape.

Glasshouse Mountains