Medical Services In Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach does not have a hospital. The nearest hospital is Proserpine Hospital, approximately 25 minutes drive west. For life-threatening emergencies, call 000. This page lists doctors, pharmacies and emergency contacts for visitors needing medical attention in the Whitsundays.
Emergency Contacts
Police, Fire, Ambulance: 000
Health Advice Line: 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) - available 24 hours
Hospital
Proserpine Hospital
The nearest hospital to Airlie Beach with an emergency department. Located 25 minutes drive west via Shute Harbour Road and Proserpine Road.
Address: 26-32 Taylor Street, Proserpine QLD 4800
Phone: (07) 4813 9400
Website: mackay.health.qld.gov.au
Doctors and Medical Centres
Whitsunday Doctors Service
Address: 257 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Phone: (07) 4967 7700
After Hours: 0418 775 513
Website: whitsundaydoctors.com.au
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Cannonvale Medical Centre
Address: Suite 7, 230 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale QLD 4802
Phone: (07) 4948 0041
Website: airliebeachmedicalcentre.com.au
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
121 Medical Centre
Address: Shop 6, 121 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale QLD 4802
Phone: (07) 4946 4622
Website: 121medicalcentre.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm
Affinity Family Medical
Address: Suite 20, 230 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale QLD 4802
Phone: (07) 4804 5680
Website: affinitymedical.com.au
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Pharmacies
LiveLife Airlie Beach 7 Day Pharmacy
The only pharmacy in the area open seven days a week.
Address: 366 Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Phone: (07) 4946 7000
Website: livelifepharmacy.com
Hours: 8am - 7pm, 7 days a week
LiveLife Pharmacy Whitsunday
Located in the Whitsunday Shopping Centre.
Address: Shop 42-43, Whitsunday Shopping Centre, 226 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale QLD 4802
Phone: (07) 4946 6950
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 6pm, Saturday 8:30am - 5pm, Sunday 9am - 4pm
LiveLife Pharmacy Cannonvale
Located in Whitsunday Plaza.
Address: MM003 Whitsunday Plaza, 8 Galbraith Park Road, Cannonvale QLD 4802
Phone: (07) 4948 3288
Website: livelifepharmacycannonvale.com.au
Hours: Monday to Wednesday and Friday 8am - 6pm, Thursday 8am - 7pm, Saturday 8:30am - 5pm, Sunday 9am - 4pm
Marine Rescue
VMR Whitsunday (Volunteer Marine Rescue)
VMR Whitsunday provides 24/7 emergency marine rescue services throughout the Whitsunday Islands and surrounding waters. Rescue vessels are based at Coral Sea Marina.
Emergency Phone: (07) 4946 7207
VHF Radio Channels: 16, 67, 81, 82
Call Sign: VMR 442
Website: vmrwhitsundays.com.au
Radio Base Hours: Weekends and public holidays 7am - 5pm
Emergency Response: 24 hours, 7 days
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a hospital in Airlie Beach?
No, Airlie Beach does not have a hospital. The nearest hospital is Proserpine Hospital, located approximately 25 minutes drive west of Airlie Beach. For emergencies, call 000 for an ambulance.
Which pharmacy in Airlie Beach is open on weekends?
LiveLife Airlie Beach 7 Day Pharmacy at 366 Shute Harbour Road is open every day from 8am to 7pm, including weekends and most public holidays. LiveLife Pharmacy Whitsunday and LiveLife Pharmacy Cannonvale also have weekend hours.
Can I see a doctor in Airlie Beach without an appointment?
Most medical centres in Airlie Beach accept walk-in patients depending on doctor availability, though appointments are recommended. Whitsunday Doctors Service and Cannonvale Medical Centre both accept walk-ins when possible. Call ahead to check availability.
What do I do if I need medical help on a boat in the Whitsundays?
Contact VMR Whitsunday on VHF Channel 16 or call (07) 4946 7207. VMR provides 24/7 emergency response and assists with medical evacuations from vessels and islands throughout the Whitsundays.
Is there an after hours doctor in Airlie Beach?
Whitsunday Doctors Service offers an after hours contact number on 0418 775 513. For non-urgent health advice at any time, call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84). For emergencies, call 000 or go directly to Proserpine Hospital.