What's on in The Whitsundays

The Whitsundays is a destination where you can do as little or as much as you like. And if you’re looking to do a lot, paradise has one jam-packed events calendar.

It’s time to explore Queensland’s best events while you’re exploring the Great Barrier Reef.

Here you’ll find not just an artist’s palette of turquoise waters, vibrant coral reef and golden sunsets; but some of the world’s best sailing races and endurance events that will invigorate your body, mind and soul.

The Whitsundays and sailing go hand-in-hand, so it’s no wonder the calm, inviting waters beckon competitive yachties from around the world to navigate their way through the 74 jewel-like islands.

Before setting off on your own bareboating adventure, join the colourful fiesta of Airlie Beach Race Week. Sail by day, and celebrate by night with a non-stop entertainment program of live music and dining. Hamilton Island Race Week kicks off the following week with loads of events on and off the water. If you’re here in January, the exhilarating Whitsunday Clipper Race Carnival will keep spectators and sailors entertained.

And while the secluded beaches might call for days stretching in the sunshine, The Whitsundays is the perfect spot to push yourself thanks to this endurance series.

Dive in for the Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim, lace up for the Whitehaven Beach Run, or take the challenge of the Hamilton Island Triathlon. No-matter your time-trial, Hamilton Hilly Marathon has a race to suit: a full marathon for the fearless, a half marathon, a relay and kids races too.

You won’t find courses like these anywhere else in the world.