The Whitsunday Coast and Islands are the ideal Australian event destination located centrally on the Queensland coast, in the heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. With its’ tropical climate, easyaccess, and variety of activities the Whitsundays is one of Australia’s most enticing destinations for business and leisure.

The region boasts 74 islands, and two internationally renowned natural icons – Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach. With world class resort and conference facilities, catering for groups of 10 to 1000 delegates the opportunities are endless to create a unique and memorable experience for your next event.

Take advantage of our expertise
Tourism Whitsundays Business Tourism Department is responsible for the conference and incentive marketing of the Whitsundays. As a membership-based not for profit organisation, it operates as the official Convention Bureau for the region.
The team is your essential first point of contact when organising a business event of any kind in the Whitsundays. Offering event planners centralised free advice and a range of specialised services from itinerary preparation to assistance with venue recommendation and the preparation of proposals.

You wont want to leave
You won’t be able to uncover, in a couple of days, all that the Whitsundays has to offer during your event. This often sees events return time and again to experience a new aspect of the region. Escape, get active, taste and toast, relax and enjoy!

ESCAPE – Sleep out under the stars on the Great Barrier Reef • Enjoy a scenic flight to a deserted beach for a private picnic

GET ACTIVE – Gone Fishing! Chase Coral Trout and Barramundi in some of Queensland’s best fishing waters • Learn scuba diving on some of the best reefs in the world
• Discover secluded valleys and rainforest while horse riding

RELAX AND UNWIND – Indulge in a treatment, be pampered and relax in one of the many day spas
The Whitsundays experience is like no other with “74 Islands In the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef”. We look forward to welcoming your next event to the beautiful Whitsunday region.

For further information contact Michelle Armour Marketing Director, Tourism Whitsundays.

P +61 407 737473 E ci@tourismwhitsundays.com.au W www.tourismwhitsundays.com.au

• Easy access – The Whitsundays features two domestic airports with direct flights from most Australian cities ensuring the region is easily accessible and event time is maximised. With two international airports also within an hour flight of the Whitsundays, we provide the ideal central meeting point for international conferences, incentives and pre/post touring options.

• Tropical climate – Escape to the warm Whitsundays. Our events are spoilt for choice utilising the outdoors year round for dining and activities. The average daily temperature in July, the Whitsunday’s coldest month, is a pleasant 23.C (73.F).

• Location – The Whitsundays is the closest Queensland coastal region to the Great Barrier Reef. All resorts are situated close to the Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach enabling delegates firsthand experience of these International icons.

• Unique events – Cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef where your delegates enjoy sole use of an island, sleep overnight at the Reef or escape to the tropical rainforest and waterfalls of the Whitsunday Coast all within a few hours from all major cities in Australia.

• Unique activities – Where else can you cruise out to the Great Barrier Reef for a day of snorkeling? See Heart Reef from a Helicopter? Tee off on Australia’s number one resort golf course? Trek the Whitsunday Great Walk, or rejuvenate in a day spa with views of the Coral Sea? The Whitsundays is unrivalled with its extensive range of both water and land based activities, for those seeking action and adventure or relaxation.

• Range of accommodation – The Whitsundays is distinct in its ability to offer events a diverse range of accommodation to suit all group sizes and budgets within an amazing natural environment.

• Fresh cuisine – Guests have the option to dine in style or enjoy a relaxed night out feasting on the fresh seafood and produce available for which the Whitsundays is renowned.

• Team Cohesion – Holding a conference on an island or resort allows the event to successfully blend business with pleasure thanks to the ease in which delegates can move between their meetings, accommodation, dining and activity locations. The delegates are brought together in a cohesive environment that transcends beyond the actual event.

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