W H I T S U N D AY S B U S I N E S S E V E N T P L A N N E R 74 Island Wonders in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef
W E LC O M E …
On behalf of the Whitsundays Business Events industry I’m delighted to welcome you to the latest edition of the Whitsundays Business Event Planner. This is your ultimate guide to hosting your next business event in the Whitsundays. Whitsundays Business Events is the official Convention Bureau for the region and operates as an arm of Whitsundays Marketing & Development Ltd. A not for profit organization, we are dedicated
Danial Rochford, CEO
to providing you with the destination expertise, independent advice and guidance you may require to ensure your next conference, incentive trip, meeting
The following pages will give you an
or any type of business event in the
understanding of just how remarkable
Whitsundays is a successful one.
the Whitsundays are and why it is an ideal destination for your next business event. We look forward to welcoming you and your delegates to the Whitsundays and showing you why the Whitsundays make Wonderful Business Events.
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WELCOME
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
WELCOME….. .............................................. 1
VENUES & ACCOMMODATION.......... 24
We’re here to help… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ISLANDS.. ............................................... 25 WHY CHOOSE THE WHITSUNDAYS? . 5
Daydream Island Resort and Spa . . . . 26
6 Great Reasons To Choose The Whitsundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hamilton Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Unique, Natural Environment . . . . . 7 Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Value For Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hayman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 AIRLIE BEACH & THE WHITSUNDAY COAST.. ................ 29
Variety Of Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
At Hotel Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Big4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort . . . 31 Coral Sea Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
GREAT BARRIER REEF & HEART REEF......................................... 8
Peppers Airlie Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
WHITEHAVEN BEACH............................ 9
Whitsunday PCYC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Location, Access & Climate . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bowen PCYC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
THE WHITSUNDAYS MAP . . . . . . . . 10
Proserpine Entertainment Centre . . . . 34
Whitsunday Regional Council . . . . . . . . 34
AUSTRALIA MAP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
PROSERPINE, BOWEN & BEYOND.. ... 35
Climate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 ULTIMATE ITINERARY IDEAS............... 12 Get Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Relax And Unwind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ACTIVITIES, TOURS & SUPPLIERS.. .......................... 36 Cruise Indigo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Discover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Cruise Whitsundays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Escape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Sunsail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Taste And Toast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 CONFERENCE, MEETINGS, EVENTS.............................. 15
Airlie Beach Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Brooke Miles Photography . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.. ................ 43 INCENTIVES............................................ 18 Practical Information.. ............... 44 TEAM BUILDING....................................20 PRE & POST TOURING.......................... 22 Whale Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 DAYDREAM ISLAND RESORT & SPA
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling . . . . . . . 23 Indigenous History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
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WHY CHOOSE THE WHITSUNDAYS?
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6 gre at re a sons t o choose t he W hi t sund ays Unique, Natural Environment
Value For Money
Located on the central coast of
With accommodation options ranging
Queensland, Australia and in the heart
from 3 to 5+ stars the Whitsundays
of the Great Barrier Reef, nowhere else in
has a venue to suit all budgets. Some
the world can your delegates experience
venues and resorts offer free activities for
the unique wonder of the Great Barrier
delegates such as paddle skis, kayaks,
Reef including iconic Heart Reef, coupled
catamarans, archery and fishing ensuring
with one of the world’s top 10 beaches,
great value for money.
Whitehaven Beach. With 7kms of pure white silica and vibrant, azure water it’s naturally stunning from any angle.
Climate
HAYMAN ISLAND
Variety Of Choices There is a multitude of outdoor entertaining and dining locations – poolside, beachside, jetty, golf course or
The weather is beautiful in the
lawn area lined with palm trees. There’s
Whitsundays. Positioned on the same
also a variety of team building activities
latitude as Rio de Janeiro and Tahiti the
available. From exploring the Great Barrier
Whitsundays enjoy a tropical climate,
Reef, sailing the Whitsunday Passage,
with daily temperatures varying little from
bushwalking, enjoying a scenic flight,
month to month. The days are warm year
taking cooking master classes to Beach
round and evenings sultry in summer
Olympics or volleyball, we’ve got it all.
and cooler in winter but only requiring a light jacket. Water temperatures remain - the world heritage listed Great Barrier
around a welcoming 25°C throughout
the ideal Australian business event
Reef, Heart Reef and one of the top ten
the year.
destination located centrally on the
beaches in the world, Whitehaven Beach.
Queensland coast, in the heart of
With professional, world class resort and
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. With
conference facilities catering for groups
our tropical climate, exotic location,
of up to 1,000 delegates the opportunities
Access is made simple with two airports,
and understands what it takes to
easy access, and variety of activities
to create a unique and memorable
one on Hamilton Island and one on the
organise a successful event. The team’s
the Whitsundays is one of Australia’s
experience for your next business event
mainland. The Great Barrier Reef Airport
passion and energy ensures that your
most naturally enticing destinations for
are endless. A natural encounter in the
on Hamilton Island receives direct flights
requirements are looked after from initial
business and leisure.
Whitsundays... what better way to inspire
daily from Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney
enquiry through until your delegates have
your delegates!
and Brisbane while the Whitsunday
returned home.
Access
the mainland townships including Airlie
The Whitsundays experience is like no
Airlie Beach receives daily direct flights
Beach, Proserpine and Bowen, and
other with “74 Islands in the Heart of the
from Brisbane.
internationally renowned natural icons
Great Barrier Reef”.
WHY CHOOSE THE WHITSUNDAYS?
The Whitsundays Business Events team is here to assist with all your conference and incentive needs. The team is experienced and professional
Coast Airport approximately 30km from
The Whitsunday region boasts 74 islands,
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Support
The Whitsunday Coast and Islands are
WHY CHOOSE THE WHITSUNDAYS?
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G R E AT B A R R I E R R E E F & H E A R T R E E F
W H I T E H AV E N B E A C H
Said to be the world’s largest living
it attracts two million visitors each year
Whitehaven Beach is a definite
At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach
structure and the only one visible from
from all over the world as one of the
“must-see” in the Whitsundays being
is Hill Inlet, a stunning cove where the
outer space, the World Heritage listed
most highly ranked international natural
one of the top ten beaches in the
tide shifts the sand and water to create
Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven
attractions to view and experience.
world. The crystal clear azure waters
a beautiful fusion of colours. For an
and pristine silica sand stretches over
experience your group won’t forget take
The Whitsundays is quite literally situated
seven kilometers along Whitsunday
a walk to the lookout and take advantage
The Whitsundays region benefits from
in the “Heart of the Great Barrier Reef”.
Island, the largest of the 74 islands in
of the best views of both Whitehaven
being located as one of the closest
Heart Reef is a beautiful composition of
the Whitsundays. It defines nature at its
Beach and Hill Inlet.
points off the Queensland coast to the
coral that has naturally formed into the
best and provides the greatest sense
Great Barrier Reef, which ensures it is
shape of a heart.
of escape. It’s easy to see why it is the
However you choose to experience
most photographed beach in Australia
Whitehaven Beach, it will be an
Located within Hardy Reef, Heart Reef
and is continuously ranked in the top
experience that your delegates will
can best be experienced from the sky
ten most beautiful beaches in the world.
remember for a lifetime.
natural wonders of the world.
an ideal hub from which to explore this aquatic wonderland. Stretching over 2,000 kilometers in
by helicopter or seaplane. Seeing the
length, the Great Barrier Reef protects the
unique heart shaped coral formation from
Whitsunday Coast and Islands from huge
the air is a Whitsunday experience your
ocean swells providing the region with
delegates will never forget.
some of the safest cruising grounds in the world.
Combine a visit to Heart Reef with trips to other breathtaking locations in the
The Great Barrier Reef was selected as
Whitsundays, including Whitehaven
a World Heritage Site in 1981, and is one
Beach and Hill Inlet.
of the largest sites in the world. Today,
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WHY CHOOSE THE WHITSUNDAYS?
WHY CHOOSE THE WHITSUNDAYS?
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Loc at ion , Access & C lim at e The 74 Islands of the Whitsundays
The region embraces both the coastal
form the largest group of islands on
townships surrounding Airlie Beach, Bowen
Australia’s coastline. Centrally located
and Proserpine together with the islands,
on the Queensland coast of Australia
reef and atolls of this part of the Great
just over 1,100 kms north of Brisbane and
Barrier Reef.
Access FLY
RESORT
INTO
Once you have arrived in the Whitsundays,
road, rail, air and water!
it is just a simple to transfer between the islands and coast. Your initial experience
With the convenience of two airports and
of the Whitsundays is set to impress, with
direct flights from east coast major cities in
connecting ferries and buses offering a
Australia, delegates can arrive in the region
spectacular scenic introduction. The following
by lunchtime ready for your Business Event.
table indicates the most suitable airport to
The Whitsundays are located just over
utilise, and suggested mode of transport to
an hour’s flight from both Brisbane and
arrive at your destination.
Cairns, just over two hour’s from Sydney and three hour’s from Melbourne providing
AUSTRALIA MAP:
Ferry
FROM ARRIVAL POINT
Bus/Car
(in minutes)
Islands
approximately 600 kms south of Cairns, the Whitsundays is easily accessible by
DURATION OF TRIP
MODE OF TRANSPORT
Daydream Island Resort & Spa Hamilton Island Hayman
HTI
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30 mins
PPP
60 mins
HTI
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0 mins
PPP
60 mins
HTI
PPP
80 mins
PPP
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35 mins
55 mins
Whitsunday Coast Airlie Beach Bowen Proserpine
HTI
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60 mins
PPP
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50 mins
HTI
120 mins
PPP
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15 mins
HTI
80 mins
a convenient, tropical option for both domestic and international conferences, incentives and pre/post touring programs.
HTI
Seaplane, helicopter and light aircraft flights are also available between the islands and Whitsunday coast, providing prompt transfers to the various resorts.
Great Barrier Reef Airport (Hamilton Island)
PPP Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine)
THE WHITSUNDAYS MAP:
MKY Mackay Airport - located 140kms south of Airlie Beach
Climate Situated on the same latitude as
The days are warm year round and
Rio de Janeiro and Tahiti, the Whitsundays
evenings are sultry in summer, cooler in
enjoys a tropical climate, with daily
winter but requiring only a light jacket or
temperatures varying little from month
sweater. Water temperatures remain a
to month.
welcoming 25˚C all year round.
Average daily temperatures in the Whitsundays are:
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LOCATION, ACCESS & CLIMATE
Month
Jan
Feb
Mar
April
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
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U LT I M AT E I T I N E R A R Y I D E A S
Whether it’s planning a team building activity within a conference program, an indulgent incentive program or simply staying on for a couple of days after your event the Whitsundays is unrivalled in its extensive range of both water and land based activities for those seeking action and adventure, pure relaxation or anything in between. Discover the ultimate experiences of the Whitsundays region for yourself; escape, get active, taste and toast, relax and enjoy! Whitsundays Business Events can assist you design your program to match your event’s objectives, put you in contact with local suppliers and help ensure you capture the best the region has to offer. Here we highlight just some of the experiences your group can have while in the Whitsundays. Make your next event one delegates will rave about for years to come.
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ULTIMATE ITINERARY IDEAS
ULTIMATE ITINERARY IDEAS
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Get Active •
It’s time for some competition! Enjoy golf buggy rallies, mini golf tournaments, jet ski time trails, sailing challenges, sea kayak adventures,
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of this amazing icon •
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Feel the adrenalin with helicopter
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Observe the ancient estuarine the Proserpine River
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Don’t miss the annual migration of humpback whales during July to September
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See nature at its awesome best from
crocodile during an Eco Safari along
rides, seaplane tours, parasailing, jet fly upside down in a vintage bi-plane! Take the group out for an introduction
Escape
to scuba diving on one of the very
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Sail or cruise through the azure blue
best reefs in the world
waters of the Whitsundays on your
Challenge the team to a corporate golf
own yacht or catamaran and awaken to
day on Dent Island, Australia’s only
exquisite views of Whitehaven Beach
Island Championship Golf Course.
and the Whitsunday Islands
Invigorate everyone and start the day
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with group aqua aerobics, a bushwalk or yoga class.
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the beautiful Hill Inlet lookout
kegel 9-pin bowling, Whitehaven Beach Olympics…-…the list goes on!
Fly over Heart Reef for a bird’s eye view
Enjoy a scenic flight to a deserted beach for a private picnic lunch
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Lose yourself in our underwater playground - snorkel amid some 1,500
Relax And Unwind • • •
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Enjoy the stunning sunset over the
species of fish and 400 types of corals
Coral Sea on a cruise
Taste And Toast
Take a break from work, enjoy some
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Discover the Whitsunday’s
free time and simply relax by the pool
gastronomic delights with wine
Indulge in a treatment, relax and be
appreciation classes, cocktail mixing
pampered in one of our world-class
competitions, behind the scenes
day spas
kitchen tours, and the infamous Chef’s
Have a casual evening and be
Table
entertained at the open air cinema
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Catch your dinner! Chase Mangrove Jack, Spanish Mackerel, Coral
Discover •
Heritage Great Barrier Reef Sink your toes into the powder-like sand of Whitehaven Beach
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Queensland’s best fishing waters and
Enjoy the thrill of the underwater kingdom on a cruise to the World
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Trout and Barramundi in some of
ULTIMATE ITINERARY IDEAS
have it served up for dinner. •
Tantalise the tastebuds with fresh seafood and local produce of the Whitsundays
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CONFERENCE, MEETINGS, EVENTS
The Whitsundays has a range of
conference rooms ranging from intimate
On the mainland we have a number
If you’re looking for something a little
conference venues from island
boardrooms overlooking the marina
of venues in Airlie Beach and the
different then consider the multi award
to mainland, traditional to out of
to the Conference Centre auditorium,
surrounding townships of Proserpine,
winning BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday
the ordinary.
ideal for trade shows with its 10 metre
Bowen and Collinsville. In Airlie Beach
Resort located in Airlie Beach. Set on
high ceilings.
Coral Sea Resort is magnificently set on
26 acres of beautifully landscaped
the absolute oceanfront and offers variety
grounds the family owned resort offers
Delegates and conference organisers alike are often impressed by not only the
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is
of hotel rooms including deluxe suites,
an atmosphere that is genuinely fun,
natural beauty of the Whitsundays but
easily reached by a short 30 minute
one, two and three bedroom apartments
friendly and welcoming. The function
by the professional facilities, exceptional
ferry ride from either Hamilton Island or
and penthouses. The resort caters for
room accommodates 35 theatre style and
dining experiences, variety of indoor and
Airlie Beach and offers five conference
200 delegates and key features include
50 cocktail style, and accommodation
outdoor event locations and the friendly
rooms with comprehensive event
an award winning oceanfront restaurant,
ranges from cabins to luxury condos to
service offered in the Whitsundays.
facilities catering for up to 220 delegates.
cocktail lounge, fitness room, disabled
suit every budget and style of conference,
Meeting rooms have outdoor terraces
and lift access a 25 metre pool and
convention or meeting.
From the most luxurious, sophisticated
and ocean views, helping to refresh and
private jetty.
and extravagant to the most casual,
recharge delegates.
relaxed and informal event, the
For smaller groups or those looking
the Whitsunday PCYC. With a quality
Whitsunday coast and islands can easily
Hayman presents a diversity of specialist
to stay a little longer At Hotel Group
sports hall including a regulation size
cater for your conference or meeting.
conference venues plus an array of other
have five properties in Airlie Beach
basketball court and a function hall that
Whatever your requirements, we’re here
indoor and outdoor formal and relaxed
providing a variety of accommodation
seats up to 280 delegates and includes
to assist you in finding the right venue for
settings for groups from 10 to 450 people.
and meeting options for your conference
large screen projection facilities, sound
your requirements.
The Entertainment Centre is ideal for
or meeting. Ranging from the 4 star
system and lighting, elevated stage and
large seminar-style meetings and offers
Whitsunday Vista Resort to the 5 star
air-conditioning, the PCYC can cater for
Hamilton Island offers the largest
a fully-equipped stage, high ceiling,
absolute waterfront Marina Shores and
trade shows, exhibitions, conferences
conference facilities in the region catering
excellent audio visual facilities, natural
catering for a maximum of 65 delegates
and product launches easily. PCYCs are
for up to 1,000 delegates. Groups
light and views over Hayman Beach.
theatre style.
not for profit organisations and revenue
are spoiled for choice with thirteen
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Also on the coast in Airlie Beach is
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generated goes back into the community.
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INCENTIVES
The core of any successful incentive
In the Whitsundays guests have the
program is that it must be motivating,
opportunity to experience activities
and few things motivate as powerfully
they’ve always dreamed of;
as travel experiences. The anticipation
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scuba diving the Great Barrier
of a well-designed, experience based
Reef and coming face to face with
incentive itinerary motivates and
hundreds of tropical fish,
drives behaviour like no other. Travel
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marvelling at the natural charm of
has long been a powerful motivator of
Heart Reef and seeing the awe-
staff performance, customer loyalty
inspiring patterns of the reef from
and brand awareness, which in turn
the air
becomes an indispensable tool to your
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sleeping under a million stars on
company’s profitability. A well designed
a floating pontoon on the Great
and executed incentive trip can be the
Barrier Reef;
experience of a lifetime and a long
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term motivator.
feeling the soft white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach between their toes and
Australia is world renowned as a magical,
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hoisting the sails of a private
exotic and desirable destination and
catamaran and cruising the azure
nowhere in Australia delivers on this like
waters of the Coral Sea
the Whitsundays. As one of the most naturally enticing destinations in the
The Whitsundays offer that wow factor
world and home to spectacular natural
we all desire – from themed dinners on a
icons including the world heritage listed
beach, a golf course or a private jetty, a
Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef and
sunset or dinner cruise or visit to one of
Whitehaven Beach, The Whitsundays
the seven natural wonders of the world!
can offer your staff or clients a unique experience with memories to treasure. A travel reward is unique as it is experiential and therefore remembered long after participants have departed.
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INCENTIVES
INCENTIVES
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Team building activities are plentiful in the
Beach Activities - Beach cricket, volleyball,
Whitsundays and individual exercises or
sand castle building competitions, a band
sessions can be tailored to complement
on the beach, massages, what about
your conference program. Let us know
Beach Olympics anyone? How about
your key objectives for the team building
doing that on one of the top ten beaches in
activity and we’ll come up with some
the world – Whitehaven Beach!
Whitsundays style suggestions. Golf - Got a competitive group? With one of Our most popular team building activities
the most stunning golf courses in Australia
tend to be those that take advantage of
located in the Whitsundays a round of
our beautiful natural surroundings.
golf can be a great, fun way to bring your employees or clients together.
Sailing/Yachting - The Whitsundays is famous for its fantastic sailing and is
Cooking Classes - Thanks to shows like
home to the iconic sailing races Hamilton
Masterchef and My Kitchen Rules cooking
Island Race Week and Airlie Beach Race
classes have become increasingly popular
Week. Why not try your hand at learning
as a team building activity. Get to know the
how to sail and turn it into a race between
local cuisine, encourage creativity, improve
your fellow colleagues?
leadership skills and develop stronger working relationships among your team.
Treasure Hunts/Amazing Race - Thought
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TEAM BUILDING
about setting your delegates on a
Snorkeling/Dving - Want give your staff
treasure hunt or an ‘Amazing Race’-style
an amazing experience together? Do
event in the Whitsundays either on foot,
you want something exciting that also
quad bikes or golf buggies as a few
encourages all involved to work together
options...? Why not utilize this uncrowded,
as true team players? Snorkeling or scuba
exotic location to get those creative
diving the Great Barrier Reef could be just
juices flowing.
the right activity.
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PRE & POST TOURING
Experience the diversity of the
whether you prefer adrenalin and
Whitsundays, an ideal location for pre/
excitement or relaxation and rejuvenation.
post touring programs. With a range
There are Whitsundays experiences
of professional leisure services and
that are social and fun, experiences
facilities on hand, our pre and post
to help you reconnect with family and
touring experiences will compliment
partners, experiences to get the adrenalin
your next business event. Delegates
pumping, experiences to help you relax
are invited to extend their visit and take
and unwind and so many more.
advantage of being in Australia’s most desirable tropical island wonderland. The Whitsundays is blessed with stunning natural beauty, from islands and reef, to rainforest and sandy coastlines. The Whitsundays has an array of amazing experiences for everyone to enjoy,
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Whale Season Whales visit the Whitsundays every year
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling
Indigenous History
Coral gardens lace nearly every
Follow in the footsteps of the
Whitsunday island, and the Great Barrier
Whitsundays’ traditional owners, the
Reef is only a short boat ride away.
Ngaro people, along the Ngaro Sea Trail,
Scuba dive sites are sprinkled up and
traversing three islands over land and sea.
down the reef and around the islands,
A highlight is the walking track leading
abundant with tranquil marine life. If you
to a sheltered cave on Hook Island in
have always dreamt of scuba diving or
Nara Inlet where you can view Aboriginal
snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef, let
rock paintings.
the Whitsundays show you some of the most beautiful dive sites in the world.
during the winter months, on their annual
Visit www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au
migration north. From June to September,
for more inspiration for your pre & post
whales are a common sight frolicking
touring program.
amongst the islands and on the Great Barrier Reef.
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VENUES AND ACCOMMODATION
ISLANDS, AIRLIE BEACH & T H E W H I T S U N D AY C O A S T
ISLANDS
Most of the Whitsunday Islands are
Whether it is eco-style, family friendly,
beautiful, tropical deserted islands, but a
activity based, food and wine focused
handful have resorts on them and offer
or pure luxury, there is an Island resort
a variety of accommodation, all with the
experience to suit every type of conference
Great Barrier Reef and fringing coral reefs
or incentive group. The most well-known
at their doorstep.
of the resort islands catering for business events are Hamilton Island, Hayman and Daydream Island Resort and Spa.
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ISLANDS
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H a milt on I sl a nd Hamilton Island has undergone major transformation over recent years and is a destination that represents the best Australia has to offer. $350 million has been invested in creating some truly iconic developments, such as qualia, Hamilton Island Golf Club, Hamilton Island Yacht Club and the refurbishment of the Reef View Hotel.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is the perfect location to offer an idyllic and intimate conference or incentive destination. Daydream Island Resort and Spa is big enough to host major events for up to 300 delegates (catering for up to 600 including partners) and yet small enough to provide a personal touch.
Access Daydream Island Resort & Spa is just a short ferry ride from the Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island or from Airlie Beach on the mainland.
Accommodation The 4.5 Star resort offers 296 beautifully appointed rooms offering comprehensive resort facilities that are complemented by sparkling bays, secluded beaches and an array of pampering treatments or adventurous activities that combine to stimulate and inspire delegates.
Enjoy the abundance of unique outdoor venues ideal for truly memorable events including a casual poolside gathering, a formal dinner at Lovers Cove or an exciting “Oscars” awards ceremony at the 44ft Open Air Cinema. Larger groups can also choose to book the entire island for a sole-use conference or event. The resort’s professional Events Team can tailor conferences to an organisation’s individual needs utilising team building facilitators, speakers, entertainers and theming as required.
Conference A custom built conference centre incorporating an auditorium, five meeting rooms, and secretariat space located directly behind the Reef View Hotel accessible by a walkway. The Hamilton Island Yacht Club features world-class recreational and business facilities including a signature restaurant and bar, state of the art conference and function rooms overlooking the turquoise blue waters of Dent Passage and an inspiring central atrium space for events.
Access The only island in the Great Barrier Reef with its own commercial jet airport. Direct access from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns.
Accommodation Six styles of accommodation, from self-catering to the world-class luxury of qualia.
Daydream Island Resort and Spa is the perfect place to
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motivate and inspire.
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Conference rooms are located in the main centre complex with natural light and stunning views over the Whitsunday Islands. Meeting rooms have outdoor terraces and ocean views, helping to refresh and recharge delegates.
There are over 70 different types of group or individual activities available at Daydream including daily trips to the Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach. Choose from a range of team building activities from the ‘Survivor Challenge’ consisting of a sea-kayaking expedition to a mini-golf tournament, group fish feeding at the award winning “Living Reef” or create your own with assistance from the qualified Activities Team.
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H aym a n Award-winning Hayman is the most northerly island in the Whitsundays and is surrounded by beautiful local fringing coral reefs. Hayman is the closest island to the Outer Great Barrier Reef.
Access Hayman luxury launches connect daily with scheduled commercial flights into the Great Barrier Reef Airport. The 55-minute luxury transfer commences with a glass of sparkling wine and refreshments and room check-in takes place en route. Private group launch charters and helicopter and seaplane transfers are also available.
Accommodation The accommodation on Hayman is tailored to suit every taste and need, and includes an array of resort Rooms, Suites, Penthouses, Beach Villas and a Beach House, which are all designed to take advantage of the magnificent resort surrounds and breathtaking views of the Whitsunday Islands. All Hayman accommodation features private terraces or balconies.
Conference At Hayman, every gathering has our complete attention. Whether your goal is productivity or festivity, we make sure every detail is managed with caring service and a sense of style that supports the meaning and direction of the gathering. Our unique resort ambiance and inspiring tropical surrounds provide the perfect backdrop for small or large meetings, incentives, special events and individual reward programs. Hayman offers a conducive environment for business meetings and social gatherings of 10 to 450 guests. Our Sales and Catering teams will support you in executing a successful and productive event.
Unique Dining Hayman presents four restaurants from Azure serving classic Australian dishes with a particular focus on the freshest of seafood, La Trattoria for an authentic Italian dining experience in a charming al fresco, indoor and outdoor setting, Oriental restaurant showcases food that is an adventurous mix of Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Indian dishes all prepared with innovative flair and Fontaine is Australia’s signature resort restaurant offering a beautiful setting of indoor and outdoor dining including stunning dining platforms over the Fontaine Pond, providing a unique culinary experience.
Ultimate Luxury One of Australia’s finest resorts and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Hayman is a private island, presenting a unique resort and Great Barrier Reef experience whilst providing your delegates with a rewarding and aspirational destination.
Activities Over 50 group and individual options offer exciting Great Barrier Reef adventures, watersports, plus land activities including team building challenges and relaxing options such as yoga and Pilates, wine appreciation with cooking classes or pampering treatments at Spa Hayman. A program can be tailored to be as active or relaxed as required. The Kids Club can also provide a special program for families.
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The Whitsunday Coast is as diverse as the tropical islands dotting the horizon just offshore. Secluded beaches and wooded Accommodation Rooms Conference / Meeting Rooms
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peninsulas surround friendly townships with a variety of accommodation, restaurants and attractions to enjoy.
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At H o t el G roup With five properties in Airlie Beach, At Hotel Group provide a variety of accommodation and meeting options for your conference or incentive group.
Access Located in Airlie Beach the resort is just 30 minutes by road from the Whitsunday Coast Airport. Alternatively delegates can fly into Hamilton Island and enjoy a scenic 60 minute ferry ride to Airlie Beach. Group transfers can be arranged from either airport.
Accommodation Five hotels offering fully self-contained apartments, suites, penthouses and boutique style accommodation in 4, 4.5 and 5 star options.
B ig 4 Adven t ure W hi t sund ay R esor t Conference At Blue Horizon is a perfect spot for small to medium sized conferences for approximately 50 delegates’ theatre style boasting a large, near new conference room with all the modern facilities you expect including AV equipment, broadband, drop down projection screen plus a spacious breakaway outdoor balcony.
The multi-award winning BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort will transport your delegates far away from the atmosphere of any conference or meeting venue they’ve ever experienced. This unique venue nourishes the brain, fires the imagination and re-energises the soul as business is expertly blended with a big serve of tropical pleasure.
Access At Marina Shores resort is positioned on the absolute waterfront overlooking the Coral Sea and is well suited to small meetings or presentations for up to 40 delegates. The Garden Room features a full kitchen and has plenty of natural light.
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The resort is conveniently located in Airlie Beach with access via either the Whitsunday Coast Airport or the Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island, followed by a ferry ride to Airlie Beach.
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A range of fully self-contained accommodation from Deluxe Studio Cabins to Three Bedroom Luxury Condos suits every budget, while delegates enjoy 26 acres of botanic-like landscaped grounds and many fun and sporting activities, with the reassuring backup of wireless connectivity and business services.
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The function room, with its versatile indoor and outdoor areas, accommodates 35 theatre-style and 50 in cocktail mode, with other layouts available. The dedicated Events team ensures the most unusual, individual needs are fulfilled with a warm, can-do attitude and flexibility. They are adept at arranging everything from a cocktail party around the pool to a formal sit-down dinner, as well as specially themed videos or presentations on the outdoor movie screen, group tour activities in the Whitsundays and special themes.
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C or a l S e a R esor t
P eppers Airlie B e a ch
Coral Sea Resort in Airlie Beach is perched on the absolute water’s edge with ocean views to the north, east and west. It’s an ideal venue in Queensland for conferences, events group incentives and private functions. Very few conference venues can compete with the stunning position and location of the Nautilus Room at Coral Sea Resort in Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsundays!
Peppers Airlie Beach is a self-rated 5 star apartment resort offering stylish and elegant accommodation in Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Whitsunday islands. With a desirable northerly aspect, wide balconies and majestic water views, intelligent design has been utilised to enhance the tropical lifestyle that North Queensland is envied for.
Access Access to Coral Sea Resort is via Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine) or the Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island. Group transfers can be arranged.
Conference An ideal venue for groups, incentives, special events and conferences, Coral Sea Resort boasts extensive conference Aand meeting facilities, unique breakout terraces, state of the art audio visual equipment and a conference and events team that ensures ‘nothing is overlooked but the Coral Sea’.
Access Located in Airlie Beach the resort is just 30 minutes by road from the Whitsunday Coast Airport. Alternatively delegates can fly into Hamilton Island and enjoy a scenic ferry ride to Airlie Beach. Group transfers can be arranged from either airport.
Accommodation Coral Sea Resort is comprised of a range of 77 hotel suites, superior apartments and luxury penthouses. All our accommodation is serviced daily with the full range of facilities and inclusions expected of a boutique hotel of this quality and standard.
At 220sqm the Nautilus Room caters for up to 300 delegates cocktail style, 200 theatre style and 150 banquet style. The room features large glass double doors letting in an abundance of natural light and all the essential facilities you’d expect including spotlights, dimmers, lectern, Bose PA system, air-conditioning and a hand held microphone.
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Accommodation From the vantage of its elevated location overlooking the Coral Sea, Peppers Airlie Beach offers 102 luxuriously appointed one, two and three bedroom apartments, with complimentary onsite car parking, free Wifi, 24 hour reception and tour desk.
Conference The resort offers premium conference, meeting and event facilities in a beautiful tropical setting, with prefunction and breakout areas. The main conference room can be reconfigured into two separate rooms or as one can accommodate up to 110 delegates theatre style. The experienced events team will coordinate and tailor your conference and incentive packages to suit your needs and expectations to ensure your event runs smoothly.
Facilities Tides Restaurant & Bar boasts a magnificent view of the Whitsunday Passage setting the perfect atmosphere for indulging in an exceptional fine dining experience. The on-site infinity pool, endota Spa and resort gymnasium offer guests a whole mind and body experience focused on total wellbeing and pampering. CONFERENCE ROOM LAYOUT
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PROSERPINE, BOWEN & BEYOND
W hi t sund ay R egion a l C ouncil Fa cili t ies Throughout the Whitsunday region there are a number of council owned venues and locations that are available for hire. Perhaps it’s an outdoor gala dinner down by the Airlie Beach Lagoon, with its landscaped with grassy areas, sandy beaches and wonderfully maintained tropical gardens, the lagoon area is connected by easily accessible walkways and surrounded by local art.
W hi t sund ay P C Y C The Whitsunday Police Citizens Youth Club (PCYC) was constructed in 2001 and is a registered not for profit organisation that provides sport and recreational facilities for the Whitsunday community. The PCYC is the largest conference, sporting and entertainment venue in Airlie Beach available for hire with a maximum capacity of 600 theatre style.
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B owen P C Y C Bowen PCYC opened in November 2011 and boasts a large indoor sports hall, 3 state of the art squash courts and conference and meeting rooms as well as a beautiful function room with a stage, DJ booth and kitchen. The Youth space is fitted out with computers, large TV hooked up to a X-Box, Playstation and Wii. This room leads into the Cafe and an outdoor play area.
P roserpine E n t er ta inmen t C en t re The Proserpine Entertainment Centre hosts a variety of great shows by local and travelling performing artists and is available for private hire. The venue has a capacity of 465 theatre style and 220 cabaret style and offers full bar and catering facilities. The venue is located on Main Street Proserpine opposite the Post Office.
Proserpine was named by the explorer
beaches, beautiful bays and a warm
George Dalrymple, after Persephone, the
tropical climate. Situated in the northern
Greek goddess of fertility, recognising
region of the Whitsundays on the shores of
the fertile qualities in the region. Since
Edgecumbe Bay, it is a picturesque seaside
the late 1800s, cattle grazing and sugar
town conveniently located within easy
cane have been the economic mainstays
reach of the local mine sites.
here. The town’s Main Street is a reminder of how life used to be – particularly
The Front Beach foreshore in Bowen has
the ‘art deco’ period evident in the
recently been redeveloped with fun family
shop architecture which has been well
activities in mind. With some of the best
preserved. Old-fashioned courtesies
fringing reefs of the Queensland coast
thrive in Proserpine, particularly at many
lying just a few metres offshore, the area
of the charming shops and country-style
attracts snorkelers and divers keen to
hotels which serve hearty-sized meals
explore the colourful coral gardens.
and Queensland beer with a good dose of old-fashioned country hospitality.
If you’re looking for a meeting or conference venue in Proserpine or Bowen
Bowen is one of the many charming
contact us and we’d be happy to offer
towns on the Whitsunday Coast, with
recommendations based on your specific
eight award winning; palm fringed
requirements.
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ACTIVITIES, TOURS & SUPPLIERS
To make your next conference or
of local operators who are experienced in
incentive program one to remember
the conference and incentive market and
you’ll need professional and experienced
understand the logistics of organising such
partners who understand your
an event.
requirements. We work with a number
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C ruise I ndigo
C ruise W hi t sund ays
Based on Hamilton Island, Cruise Indigo offer a variety
With a modern fleet, multi award winning Cruise
of cruising tours throughout the Whitsunday Islands.
Whitsundays is an experienced operator offering a
With two stylish, yet very different vessels catering for
range of day cruises, island resort connections and
groups of up to 100 Cruise Indigo’s professional crew
tailor-made activities for group travel and charters.
have a wealth of local knowledge and experience and look forward to sharing it with your delegates!
Resort Connections Cruise Whitsundays operate a number of vessels throughout the Whitsundays delivering passengers to islands from the mainland, Great Barrier Reef Airport at Hamilton Island and Whitsunday Coast Airport at Proserpine.
Denison Star
Whitehaven Beach Cruises Cruise Whitsundays also offers both half and full day cruises to Whitehaven Beach on either one of
The Denison Star is one of the largest Huon pine
their air-conditioned, fully-equipped boats or on
vessels in Australia and combines traditional style
‘Camira’ a stunning, sleek catamaran capable of
cruising with modern day cuisine. The 35m cruiser
speeds up to 30knots! Various vessels are available
caters for up to 100 passengers and is fully equipped
for charter and offer the flexibility of catering to your
with bar facilities, toilets, upper deck area, beautifully
specific requirements.
appointed restaurant, full kitchen as well as dedicated and professional crew. A breakfast cruise to kick start the day, a relaxing afternoon cruise for a swim or an evening dinner cruise with delectable cuisine, the Denison Star caters for your conference or incentive group in a unique way.
Great Barrier Reef Adventures
On the Edge
The Great Barrier Reef is truly one of the great wonders
On the Edge is a spacious sailing catamaran designed
of the natural world and a `must-see` for any visitor
specifically designed for day sailing adventures
to the region. Discover an underwater wonderland
throughout the Whitsunday Islands. She is 20m long x 12m wide and offers both a large, exposed deck plus an undercover area to provide protection from the sun. Cruise Indigo has Marine Park Permits that allow access to some of the best fringing reef snorkeling sites in the Whitsundays. On the Edge is available for private charter for full or half day trips and sunset cruises.
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Maximum capacity: On the Edge
55
Denison Star
100
Island Escapes
with Cruise Whitsundays at one of the regions most
A full range of Island Escape and day cruise options
acclaimed outer Great Barrier Reef sites. We have two
to the outer islands are also available to charter and
pontoons both of which are spacious and innovative,
tour groups. Escape to Hamilton Island, Long Island or
featuring a waterslide, interactive underwater viewing
Daydream Island Resort and Spa for an unforgettable
chamber, semi-submersible, large sun deck and a
day exploring the Whitsundays with your group. With
great range of activities. Hundreds of different types of
a dedicated groups coordinator available, Cruise
fish thrive in the sheltered lagoon and the abundance
Whitsundays can design the perfect package to match
of colourful corals will make your jaw drop as you enjoy
your conference, incentive, team building and pre and
sheltered snorkeling and diving all year round.
post touring group’s needs.
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S uns a il If you’re looking for an activity to stimulate or reward your team then sailing the Whitsunday Islands with Sunsail is sure to satisfy. Whether it’s a floating business meeting on board a luxurious catamaran, a group of employees on a teambuilding week with the Sailing School or a day’s sailing regatta complete with course markers and skippers to show you the ropes, Sunsail has a wide variety of exciting options to ensure your next conference or incentive trip offers something a little out of the ordinary.
Teambuilding Corporate team building is all about getting your staff or clients to work together towards a common goal. Successful sailing demands co-operation and good communication, both essential tools to the achievement of business goals. Bringing your team to the stunning Whitsundays will allow you to not only build on the strength of your team, but also to reward them for the efforts thus far.
Corporate & Hospitality Events Sunsail have been creating and delivering corporate
Airlie B e a ch M usic
and hospitality sailing events for over 25 years. Their
B rooke M iles P ho t ogr a phy
dedicated and experienced teams know sailing and how to work with businesses to create the best event
Airlie Beach Music has been serving Airlie Beach and
tailored to objectives, set by you. From 10 to 200
The Whitsundays since 2003, specialising in supplying
With 6 years of experience shooting conferences
people, create your own or alternatively join an existing
quality musical equipment, audio visual & home
and congresses between WA and QLD, and a couple
event and enhance your delegates’ experience.
theatre system installations and large scale production
of awards to boot, Brooke displays a great eye for
services. Whether you need a simple, microphone and
portrait, corporate and conference photography with
amplifier or a large scale stage production equipped
continued referrals and return clients, a sign that she
with sound and lighting for your conference, gala
has a knack for the job!
dinner or presentation, the team at Airlie Beach Sailing is the ultimate activity for people of all ages with no experience required. Sunsail’s crew can show your team the ropes; incorporate your company’s goals, aims and personalities to ensure each member leaves your event motivated and passionate.
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Music are local experts and available to service
Using a locally based photographer ensures they know
your requirements.
the area and how best to shoot your event. With client referrals, an amazing portfolio and a couple of awards under her belt, you can be assured you are booking a professional, not just a photographer, to cover your event.
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QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Venue & Contact
Meeting Rooms
Maximum Capacity Theatre
Banquet
Accommodation Rooms
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ISLANDS Daydream Island Resort & Spa P: +61 7 3259 2359 W: www.daydreamisland.com
5
220
150
296
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Hamilton Island P: +61 2 9433 3333 W: www.hamiltonisland.com.au
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1,000
800
800
3-5
Hayman P: +61 2 8272 7010 W: www.hayman.com.au
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300
280
205
5
At Hotel Group P: +61 7 4948 4301 W: www.athotelgroup.com.au
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50
25
167
4-5
BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort P: +61 7 4948 5400 W: www.adventurewhitsunday.com.au
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50
35
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Coral Sea Resort P: +61 7 4964 1300 W: www.coralsearesort.com
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200
130
77
4½
Peppers Airlie Beach P: +61 7 4962 5100 W: www.peppers.com.au/airlie-beach
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110
100
102
5
AIRLIE BEACH
Whitsunday Regional Council P: +61 7 4945 0200 W: www.whitsunday.qld.gov.au
Various - please contact us for information
Product & Contact Cruise Indigo P: 07 4946 8613 W: www.cruiseindigo.com.au Cruise Whitsundays P: 07 4946 4662 W: www.cruisewhitsundays.com Sunsail P: +61 7 4948 9509 W: www.sunsail.com.au Airlie Beach Music P: +61 7 4946 4433 W: www.beachmusic.com.au Brooke Miles Photography P: +61 419 941 162 W: www.brookemiles.com.au
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Passport & Visa Requirements
Internet, email, telephone and postal
All visitors to Australia, except New Zealand
services are readily available throughout
citizens, require a valid passport and an
the region. To call Australia from overseas
Australian visa or Electronic Travel Authority
the access code is ‘61’ and the Whitsundays
(ETA). The Immigration Department’s website
(Queensland) area code is ‘7’.
offers an Event Coordinators Network to help event managers. View Immigration website. www.immi.gov.au
Currency The currency is the Australian Dollar. Currency changing facilities are available throughout the Whitsundays.
Time Zones Australian Eastern Standard Time is GMT plus 10 hours. Daylight savings is not observed in Queensland.
Electricity Australian electricity is 240V and uses a three pin outlet. All 110V appliances require
Tips and Gratuities
a converter. Most hotels and resorts provide
Tips and Gratuities are not mandatory in
110V universal outlets and adaptors.
Australia, however recognition of exemplary service is always welcome.
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Australia has a Federal Goods and Services
What to Pack
Tax (GST) on all goods and services.
Whilst we want you to enjoy our climate, we
Travellers may be eligible for a GST
recommend hats and waterproof sunscreen
refund on departure through Customs.
to be worn all year round. In keeping with the
www.customs.gov.au
relaxed lifestyle, we recommend delegates wear light casual clothes suitable for a tropical climate. A light jacket is recommended for the evenings in the cooler months. Many activities also require swimwear.
Thank you... Sincere thanks to all the industry partners, and photographic contributors who have made this publication possible.
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