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2011 Whitsundays Events
Events happening in June
Wine and dine your way through the year with Hamilton Island’s Great Barrier Feast series of gourmet events. Featuring master classes and incredible menu’s from Australian and internationally acclaimed chefs, these regular events include three chef’s table weekends held across the year. Following the highly successful 2010 Gre...
Events happening in July
The Australian Ballet returns for another stunning outdoor performance in the beautiful Whitsundays. Four of the company's leading dancers will take to the stage for an outdoor performance under a glittering sky against a Whitsunday Islands backdrop. The performance will include a repertoire of pas de deuxs from the great classic ballets and...
The second Whitsunday Writers Festival enables participants to rub shoulders with well known authors over a weekend on beautiful tropical Daydream Island. ... Friday night kicks off events with a Cocktail party at Lovers Cove. Saturday is a full day conference including lunch followed by a gala dinner under the stars. Sunday is a half day con...
Bowen Cultural Festival is a very exciting year as Queensland Music Festival are visiting and putting on a large scale musical production over three wonderful nights. ... The grand opening will be on Thursday 28 July and the show will then continue on Friday 29 July and Saturday 30 July. They will transform the Bowen Soundshell on the Foreshor...
Events happening in August
A yacht racing regatta, the 20th annual Meridien Marina Airlie Beach Race Week has a national and international reputation as a well run, well organised sailing event. ... It's free for spectators to watch (unless you book a place on board a spectator vessel for close up views of the action), but if you're interested in being a team then prices var...
Spectators and yachties from around the globe sail to Hamilton Island in August for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week, Australia's largest annual offshore keelboat regatta.Race Week is one of Australia's favourite yachting events and a firm fixture on the international sailing calendar. Competitors, family and friends come together to enjoy the c...
Events happening in September
The Great Barrier Reef Dancesport Open Championship will combine the glitz and glamour of dance sport with the stunning views of the Whitsundays and a relaxed, fun and holiday experience. ... An open air marquee will be situated on the foreshore of the aqua blue waters of the Whitsunday coast with views across to the resort village of Airlie B...
The Airlie Beach Festival of Sport is fun for everyone who can run, cycle, swim or hit a volleyball. Incorporated in this event, the 2010 Fish D'Vine Airlie Beach Sprint Distance Triathlon (750/20/5) attracts competitors of all abilities from around Australia and overseas. From first-time beginners to worlds champions, this race is becoming on...
The Whitsunday Boat & Leisure Show is going into its 9th year in the beautiful Whitsundays. This year we have chosen a new date 10th & 11th September, and venue, the new Port of Airlie. ... Exhibitors range from sun safe shirts right through to million dollar boats, everything you need to get onto the water or have great day out fishin...
Now in its 20th year, the Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend is the biggest family fishing competition in the country. ... Held on Bowen's beautiful front Beach, the event not only offers recreational anglers the chance to compete for a host of fantastic prizes, it provides the whole family with the opportunity to play and be enterta...
Events happening in November
The Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon is held in November in some of the Whitsunday's most iconic locations, with three challenging events held over six days: ... Workshop ... Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim ... Junior Triathlon ... Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon ... Warm up with a two kilometre or 750 metre Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim, then pa...
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2012 Whitsundays Events
Events happening in June
L.A Entertainment & Shique Promotions ... ... Event ... date and time - 2nd june 2012 3pm to 3am ... Cost ... $59 per tickect ... available from ... www.moshtix.com.au ... L.A Entertainment direct Luke Bennett 0413305798 ... The Ambassodor Hotel (07)4957 7522 ... The Retreat Hotel (07) 4957 1239 ... ... Artists- Headliners ... Mobin ma...
Hamilton Island Outrigger Cup ... Considered to be one of the world's most challenging outrigger canoe racing events, the annual Hamilton Cup can has changed its name this yea to the Gatorade Battle of the Paddles, held in partnership with the Australian Outrigging Canoe Association & Surf Life Saving Australia. ... Enjoy the following ra...
Get ready for a week of racing and partying around the Whitsundays Islands onboard luxurious Seawind catamarans at the 6th annual Seawind Whitsunday Rally. ... Approximately 20 Seawinds catamarans and 80 crew members are expected to join the fun filled week of social racing and activities, flying in from all around Australia and overseas. The rally...
Events happening in July
Exploring the senses: beyond just the visual ... The 25th Annual Art Whitsunday Exhibition will be delving into the 5 senses of touch, souond, smell, taste and sight. ... Come down and see new and original works from local artists that were completed in the past 12 months. Mediums include still life and interiors, waterscapes, landscapes, humans, f...
The Whitsunday Writers Festival is a one day creative writing workshop on Friday followed by cocktail party. ... Saturday is a full day of listening to well known authors and joining in panel discussions followed by dinner on the jetty. Sunday is a half day including lunch. Participants can come just for the day or the full weekend and have in...
Events happening in August
Annual Sailing Regatta in the Whitsunday Islands ... Attracting competitors, spectators and supporters from around Australia, the Airlie Beach Race Week has grown into one of the largest keelboat sailing regatta held on the Queensland coast. Despite the heavy competition on the waves, the regatta is known mostly for its relaxed, laid back atmospher...
2013 Whitsundays Events
Events happening in January
The Collinsville Community Association Inc is hosting the Australia Day Breakfast, flag raising ceremony and award presentation. The ceremony is to be held on Saturday 26 January at the Collinsville Community Centre at 7.30am.
Time: 10am – 2pm. The Australian Citizenship Ceremony & awards will commence at 12.00pm followed by a barbeque lunch at 12.30pmWhat: Festivities include BBQ lunch, entertainment, games, jumping castles, Official Ceremony including Australian Citizenship Ceremony & Australia Day Awards presentation.
Festivities include jumping castle, face painting, cricket, games, live music, gold coin donation sausage sizzle followed by the Official Ceremony including trophy & Australia Day Awards presentation and Australian Citizenship Ceremony. ... The Australia Day Awards represent an opportunity for a range of community members and groups to be...
Events happening in February
... With Valentines Day falling this month, Whitsunday Regional Libraries will be celebrating Library Lovers Month during February across all branches. ... Cannonvale & Bowen Libraries ... Back by popular demand - Are you game to take home a blind date? ... Cannonvale and Bowen library staff are ready to set you up with a hand wrapped book fro...
The first Monday of each month marks the meeting of the Whitsunday Carers Support Group at the Uniting Church Hall in Proserpine. ... A friendly and confidential meeting place for anyone who is a carer. ... No committment to attend all. Just come along when you can. ... Small group who support each other and are there for each other. ... Guest spea...
Airlie Beach Bowls Club conducts Bare Foot Bowls every Friday evening between 7.30 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. Join in with your team of four or you can be put into a team on the night. ... No experience is necessary as a coach will be available for beginners. A sausage sizzle will be provided after the game or you can grab an affordable meal from the bist...
Events happening in April
Council is pleased to announce a competition for local youth aged 10-17 years as part of the National Day of Action Against Bullying & Violence. The any art form competition theme is anti bullying/violence messaging and the entry can be any art form such as drawing, painting, photography, short video clip, song, poetry or sculpture. First prize...
Events happening in June
Get ready to feel the rhythm and come heat up the dancefloor at Club Croc Hotel, Airlie Beach for a Latin Fiesta night! Enjoy the creative combo of the exquisite tastes of a Brazilian-inspired buffet and exhilarating dance moves for the ultimate Latin night in the Whitsundays. There will also be a live performance by Jaime Jesus and Natalia Rakhimo...
Formerly the annual Hamilton Cup, one of the world’s toughest outrigger canoe racing events, the Gatorade Clash of the Paddles is run over four exciting days, where competitive outriggers are joined by athletes from four other popular paddle disciplines; Surf Ski, Dragon Boating, Stand-Up Paddling and Board Paddling. ... Capped off with an ex...
Events happening in July
The fourth festival promises to be diverse and informative. Friday 12th July there will be a thriller writing workshop with L.A. Larkin, who studied Literature at the University of London and then emigrated here. She became a publisher and returned to University of Sydney to study Corporate Responsibility amongst other things. Her...
The inaugural Airlie Beach Running Festival will be held on the weekend of 20/21 July, a beautiful time of the year to be running in Airlie Beach, when it is cold in our southern states. Its also school holidays so bring the family for a holiday in paradise. ... The course includes the picturesque Bicentennial Walkway around the coastline and...
Come along to our 7th Annual Grand Wedding Expo at Coral Sea-Resort on Sunday 28th July, meet some exhibitors and view the beautiful bridal gowns & dresses on offer by Kim Marcel Art of Couture. ... We're glad to confirm the following exhibitors will be showcasing their services on the day: The Event Company Whitsundays, Iconic...
Events happening in August
The ultimate fundraising ladies lunch with a twist of fashion.The Variety Old Bags Lunch is a phenomenon fast sweeping the state! This exciting ladies lunch with a twist of fashion, is on it’s way back to Airlie Beach! ... Bring an old Handbag to donate to a local charity and go home with a brand new one! Spend the afternoon bidding on handba...
Events happening in October
Lock in the date as the Whitsundays hosts its first major music camping festival which will continue into the future, with further festivals planned for 2014. ... The festival site has 80 acres of flat pastoral land with a stream running round the entire site, with a further 180 acres available for growth. ... The festival site is on the corn...
Events happening in November
The 2013 event will once again see Hamilton Island hosting five challenging events held over the two days: ... Hamilton Island Triathlon ... Junior Hamilton Island Triathlon ... Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim ... Junior Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim ... The Dent Dash ... Dive into a Whitsundays Triathlon experience with, a 750m swim in picturesque Catse...
2014 Whitsundays Events
Events happening in February
Have you ever wanted to experience the thrill of yacht racing, but never knew where to start? The Whitsunday Sailing Club has the answer with their weekly twilight races. ... Most Wednesdays between twenty and thirty yachts of various sizes and types take to the waters of Pioneer Bay for a casual (but serious) 'round the buoys' race - and the skipp...
Events happening in July
Supporting local food producers, the Whitsunday Farmers Market is held on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month, from 6am to midday. ... Supporting local food producers the market is held on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month, 6AM to Midday, Whitsunday Gold Coffee Plantation, Bruce Highway, Proserpine, Q. Browse and purchase the region...
Events happening in August
The 25th Annual Airlie Beach Race Week is set to be the biggest regatta to date in the Whitsundays! ... A colourful regatta attracting visitors to the sailing mecca of the Whitsundays. With over 100 yachts competing in daily races, the event creates a spectacular sight - while after-race socialising, entertainment, and the relaxed, tropical village...
After a week of serious racing, let your hair down and dress your boat up! ... Purely an entertaining event, the Great Whitsunday Fun Race is a very inclusive race which invites everyone to enjoy themselves in the colourful and a vibrant atmosphere on the water. ... This year’s Great Whitsunday Fun Race will be held on Saturday, August 16. .....
Events happening in September
With a winners list as synonymous as its location; the Airlie Beach Triathlon is the perfect destination triathlon. A launching point for Great Barrier Reef expeditions and sailing adventures famous the world over; Airlie Beach itself has ample accommodation across the complete gamut of price points; from budget backpacker havens, family and club f...
Now in its 23nd year, the 2014 Bowen Family Fishing Classic and Wet Weekend is the biggest family fishing competition in the country. Held along Bowen's Front Beach at the new Soundshell and Festival Park, the event not only offers anglers the chance to compete for a host of fantastic prizes - it provides the whole family with the opportunity to pl...
The Whitsunday Great Walk takes you on a 28km journey through Conway State Forest, starting at Brandy Creek, and finishing at Airlie Beach. Designed as a 3-day hike, there are camping facilities, toilets and water at strategic locations along the track. Highlights of the Whitsunday Great Walk include wandering through majestic tropical rainforest,...
2015 Whitsundays Events
Join the Whitsunday Sailing Club for their Social Twilight Sailing event every Wednesday around Pioneer Bay. Visitors are welcome to watch or try their luck to jump on a yacht as a crew member! After the race, everyone heads to the Whitsunday Sailing Club for presentations, a meal and to share their stories from the race. Visitors can thank their s...
Events happening in November
Airlie Beach will host one of the best music festivals in Queensland, with over 200 musicians set to get Airlie Beach rocking like it has never rocked before over 3 massive days in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef! Music will be beaming from many different beachside venues around Airlie Beach. ... Tickets on sale now with early bird price...
Events happening in December
Hamilton Island will host Northern Queensland's only Tropfest event, on the island's Outrigger Lawn overlooking Catseye Beach. Enjoy live music, food stalls and a stunning view while enjoying the years best short films from around the world! Watch last year's finals from an idyllic island paradise, pack your bags, bikini, blanket and picnic and joi...
2016 Whitsundays Events
Events happening in June
Started 130 years ago, the Bowen River Rodeo and Campdraft is a traditional bush rodeo and campdraft that brings people from all over Australia to experience a true country rodeo and campdraft. ... Event details ... Date: Friday 10 - Sunday 12 June 2016 ... The Bowen River Rodeo and Campdraft is held every June at the Bowen River Rodeo Grounds. You...
Events happening in July
Now in its fourth year, Hamilton Island’s highly successful Great Barrier Feast includes a series of separate haute cuisine weekends, offering guests the exclusive opportunity to immerse themselves in a ‘behind the scenes’ experience and learn directly from world-class chefs in a world-class setting. ... Join us for the ultimate c...
Events happening in August
The vibrant coastal town of Airlie Beach will come alive from August 5-14, as the Whitsunday Reef Festival hits town. ... This year it celebrates what it means to live in the Whitsundays, in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. ... The spectacular Fireworks on the Foreshore kick off the festival complete with carnival rides, food stalls and night...
Audi Hamilton Island Race Week is one of Australia’s favourite yachting events and a firm fixture on the international sailing calendar. Competitors, family and friends come together to enjoy the convivial atmosphere and unique camaraderie of the event’s on-water and off-water carnival. ... Perfectly situated on the edge of the Great Ba...
Events happening in September
The Australian Ballet is once again returning to qualia for an exclusive weekend of ‘pas de deux in paradise’ on Saturday 23 November 2013. ... Now in its sixth year at qualia, this unique event provides the opportunity to go ‘behind the scenes’ with The Australian Ballet, while experiencing the absolute luxury of quali...