Whitsundays Events & Festivals

Fri 25 May 2012 - Sat 26 May 2012

Darwin is gearing up for the debut appearance of the Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Touring Pro Series, one of the toughest shows on dirt.Some of the most accomplished bull riders from..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

The Whitsunday Lions Club Classic Car Display is on again on the Airlie Beach foreshore. Entry is free so come along, bring the kids for something completely different with classic and..

Fri 01 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

The ultimate weekend of fun and fitness in paradise is what the team at Whitsunday Fitness Escape are going to bring you. Hamilton Island is the premium destination for this event and..

Thu 14 Jun 2012 - Mon 18 Jun 2012

One of the world's toughest outrigger canoe racing events, the annual Hamilton Cup is expanding and has changed its name in 2012. The inaugural Gatorade Battle of the Paddles will be held..

Sat 16 Jun 2012 - Sat 23 Jun 2012

The sixth annual Seawind Whitsunday Rally has been announced for a week of racing and partying around the Whitsunday Islands onboard luxurious Seawind catamarans. Approximately 20..

Wed 20 Jun 2012 - Thu 21 Jun 2012

Making their world premiere season in Australia , LES BALLETS ELOELLE are bringing their new production Men in Pink Tights - the most spectacular, talented and hilarious all-male comedy..

Fri 06 Jul 2012 - Sun 08 Jul 2012

Hamilton Island's highly successful Great Barrier Feast offers guests the exclusive opportunity to immerse themselves in a truly intimate 'behind the scenes' experience and learn directly..

Fri 06 Jul 2012 - Sat 07 Jul 2012

The 25th Annual Art Whitsunday Exhibition is "Exploring the senses: beyond just the visual" (touch, sound, taste, smell and sight). All artworks are new and original works of local..

Fri 13 Jul 2012 - Sun 15 Jul 2012

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..

Fri 13 Jul 2012 - Sun 15 Jul 2012

The next Whitsunday Writers Festival will take place in the fabulous Coral Sea Resort in Airlie Beach. The festival starts Friday July 13th with a full day workshop of Creative Writing run..

Sat 14 Jul 2012 - Sun 15 Jul 2012

The Great Barrier Reef Dancesport Open Championship will combine the glitz and glamour of Dancesport with the stunning views of the Whitsundays and a relaxed, fun and holiday experience...

Sun 29 Jul 2012 - Fri 03 Aug 2012

Whether you're a photographic enthusiast or professional, this workshop is for you! Spend time in the field, working hands on with two of Australia's best known photographers and leading..

Thu 09 Aug 2012 - Thu 16 Aug 2012

Airlie Beach Race Week is a colourful sailing regatta which attracts competitors, supporters and spectators from around Australia and overseas to the sailing mecca of the Whitsundays. The..

Fri 17 Aug 2012 - Sat 25 Aug 2012

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..

Fri 16 Nov 2012 - Sun 18 Nov 2012

The Australian Ballet is returning to qualia for another exclusive weekend of ‘pas de deux in paradise’. Now in its fifth year at qualia, this unique event provides the opportunity to..

Thu 13 Dec 2012 - Thu 20 Dec 2012

The 5th World Sailing Championship to be held for the International Sailing Class, Laser SB3 will see competitors enjoy unique racing/sailing in trade wind conditions, blue skies and..