Tourism Whitsundays

08/06/2026

Last week, alongside World Expeditions we took five journalists out on the brand-new Ngaro Track on Whitsunday Island and it was a pretty special one to host 🌿 🥾

The group experienced the three-day, two-night guided walk writing for a range of national and international publications, with Mirage Whitsundays the perfect base to start and finish the trip.

Watch this space for features landing in the months ahead.

06/06/2026

🔔🚢 Cruise Ship Alert 🚢 🔔
Carnival Encounter - Sunday 7 June

For more information on incoming cruise ships, please visit the link below:
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05/06/2026

04/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us at Dingo Beach Hotel and Units for our May Tourism Whitsundays Networking Event 🌴

It was fantastic to see members from across the region come together for an evening of conversations, connections and industry updates in one of the most beautiful coastal settings in The Whitsundays.

These events are a valuable opportunity to strengthen relationships, share ideas and celebrate the people and businesses that help make our destination so special. A special thank you to Dingo Beach Hotel for hosting us, to Whitsunday Transit for connecting attendees from Airlie Beach, and to everyone who made the journey north to be part of the evening. We also want to thank Mayor Ry Collins and Minister Amanda Camm for attending and speaking at the event. We look forward to seeing you at our next networking event.

This Queensland Small Business Month event is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

31/05/2026

🔔🚢 Cruise Ship Alert 🚢 🔔
Carnival Encounter - Monday 1 June

For more information on incoming cruise ships, please visit the link below:
https://bit.ly/3YLQyEk

26/05/2026

Regional Experience Incentive Program Launch

Tourism and Events Queensland will launch a regional experience incentive program to encourage travel into regional Queensland during winter, recognising these areas face increased pressure from current fuel uncertainty. Register now for an information webinar to learn how your business can participate.

Thursday, 28th May
2:30 - 3:00PM AEST

Register 👉🏼 929278a9-22f9-4e67-b41f-d3afc8efee4c@5508d6c0-0cb6-4390-9589-c7702f4cc37a" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/929278a9-22f9-4e67-b41f-d3afc8efee4c@5508d6c0-0cb6-4390-9589-c7702f4cc37a

26/05/2026

Last Chance! Join us for May’s Networking Event 📣

Join us for a relaxed evening at Dingo Beach Hotel and Units with the option to enjoy a scenic 45-minute bus ride from Airlie Beach with Whitsunday Transit.

Settle in beachside with a drink and some light catering, catch up with fellow members and get the latest on what’s happening across The Whitsundays.

Date: Thursday, 28 May 2026
Time: 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Location: Dingo Beach Hotel, 1 Diecke Crescent, Dingo Beach, QLD, 4800

➡️ Please RSVP today: https://bit.ly/4uynpuH

This Queensland Small Business Month event is proudly supported by the Queensland Government.

22/05/2026

🔔🚢 Cruise Ship Alert 🚢 🔔
Carnival Splendor - Saturday 23 May

For more information on incoming cruise ships, please visit the link below:
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21/05/2026

Last chance, voting closes Sunday 24 May ⏰

Airlie Beach is in the running for Queensland's Top Small Tourism Town (for the fifth year in a row) and we need every vote we can get.

Take 30 seconds, back your backyard 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/3R5yJiT

20/05/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us today for the Regional Tour Guide Day at Whisper Restaurant & Gin Bar 🗺️🧭

From experienced guides and tourism operators to industry leaders and emerging professionals, it was fantastic to see so many passionate people come together to celebrate and strengthen tour guiding across The Whitsundays and Queensland tourism industry.

A special thank you to Diana Mulholland from Tourism and Events Queensland for hosting and organising the day, alongside our inspiring speakers and panelists who shared their knowledge, stories and experience so generously.

Speakers: 🎤
Crystal Lacey, Master Reef Guides
Russell Boswell, Savannah Guides
Kathryn Moody, Queensland Tourism Industry Council - QTIC

Panelists: 💬
Josh Linton, PORTLAND ROADS
Crystal Lacey, Master Reef Guides
Cherene Poidevin, Driftwood Tours
Kelly Cronen, Eco Barge CleanSeas

Tour guiding plays such an important role in how visitors experience The Whitsundays, and today was a great reminder of the passionate community behind our industry. Thank you to everyone who attended, connected, asked questions and contributed to the conversations throughout the day. 👏