The Great Barrier Reef Festival may have been brought to a halt last year, but the event is moving full steam ahead in 2021 and more hands are needed on deck. The festival committee is on the hunt for new volunteers to help plan and organise this year’s event. The … Read more
MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release 2 March 2021 Entry to Airlie Beach Race Week 2021 is open and organisers at Whitsunday Sailing Club (WSC) are confident of large numbers following the success of last year’s event, one of the rare major sporting events to go ahead in Australia since March … Read more
Thanks to the investment from Tourism Whitsundays, Tourism and Events Queensland, Tourism Australia and many members, we have seen a variety of television broadcasts go to air. These broadcasts have resulted in almost $8 million in publicity for the destination and can be seen across a variety of shows including Travel Guides and … Read more
Dear Welcome once again. Encouraging signs for those selling their properties now with our internet inquiries still increasing with an average of 62% increase compared to 4 weeks ago. Of course, looking at this objectively, the number of inquiries is normally directly related to the amount of stock we carry … Read more
Internal migration has seen a net decline of 32,346 people in metro areas in just nine months up to September 2020, but the actual trend to move rural started well before the COVID pandemic, an industry expert has revealed. ABS data released in February showed the nation’s capital cities had … Read more
Most Australian investors were largely undeterred by the events of 2020, and remained eager to push through with their property purchase plans, a new survey has found. Despite having to face the impacts of COVID-19, a majority of Australians remain in pursuit of their dream to own a home, according … Read more
Tickets are now on sale for the White on Whitehaven Long Lunch. Picture: Tourism Whitsundays Organisers from one of Australia’s most exclusive foodie experiences are offering a second opportunity for people to get involved in the dazzling event. An insatiable appetite for the 2021 White on Whitehaven Long Lunch resulted in the … Read more
It’s hard to be too sad about international holidays being off the cards for the foreseeable future when we have some of the world’s most beautiful holiday spots right on our doorstep. Truly, if you’ve ever travelled overseas, you’ll know that as an Australian it’s tough to be impressed by … Read more
A development application for a massive resort complex on Shingley Dve has been submitted to the Whitsunday Regional Council. Photo: One Whitsunday Developments Pty Ltd Lavish plans for a massive resort complex at Shingley Beach have been revealed, with the proposed development including jaw-dropping features such as a rooftop bar, … Read more