MARK Bell has seen plenty of “last drinks” during nearly 27 years as manager of the Airlie Beach Hotel. But on Friday night, the last drinks were for the affable publican following his recent decision to ease into semi-retirement. Paul Keating was Australia’s prime minister when Mr Bell decided to … Read more
Improved housing affordability and skyrocketing demand for rental properties is transforming the Whitsundays in to an investment paradise for buyers from southern markets, according to PRDnationwide. While data from SQM shows Sydney is experiencing its highest rental vacancy rates in 13 years, with more than 19,000 properties on the market, … Read more
Coral Sea Resort has a new owner. Paul Darrouzet, owner of the multi award-winning Abell Point Marina, exchanged unconditional sale and purchase contracts for the iconic resort. The purchase has been described as the next step in Darrouzet’s plan to continue developing Abell Point as a leading international marina. “Over … Read more
The Australian Fishing Championship (AFC) Legends Match was hosted at Australia’s premier Barramundi impoundment, Lake Proserpine. The event took place on Thursday 15 & Friday 16, November 2018. Tourism Whitsundays CEO Natassia Wheeler said that she was thrilled that was able to bring the event back to the Whitsundays again. … Read more
From $14m waterfront mansions to $150,000 two bedroom units, the Whitsundays has emerged from a $1.3b funding injection as a hot destination for savvy buyers. From $14m waterfront mansions to $150,000 two bedroom units, the Whitsundays has emerged from a $1.3b funding injection as a hot destination for savvy buyers. … Read more
The Whitsunday region remains high on the shopping list of local and interstate luxury buyers with more than $52M in prestige sales in the last year alone. For a region that was hard hit by the GFC and a tropical cyclone, it was not uncommon to see lengthy days on … Read more
Tonight at the 2018 Queensland Tourism Awards the Whitsundays was delighted to take home a swagger of awards, including 5 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze. The Awards ceremony was held on Friday November 16, 2018, at the Events Centre, The Star, Gold Coast. “We are the proud custodians of … Read more
Ray White Whitsunday today launched a Community Support Program with the aim of providing both financial and in-kind support to non-profit groups and organisations throughout the Whitsundays region. The new Program will facilitate the funding of various community initiatives in the areas of health and welfare, art, music and cultural activities, environmental … Read more
After months of anticipation, Daydream Island’s premium resort will be opening its doors to guests from April 10 next year. The resort will be unveiling its new look and launching new signature dining concepts, relaxed bars and waterfront suites. The iconic Living Reef will add to the unique charm featuring … Read more
11.40AM UPDATE: QFES crews have contained a vegetation fire burning near Tucker Road, Black Road and Riordanvale Road, Cannon Valley. A QFES update said crews will continue to monitor the fire, which is not threatening properties at this time. 10.30AM UPDATE: QFES has advised a fast-moving vegetation fire near Riordanvale … Read more