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Tourism Whitsundays
Tourism Whitsundays:
One of the most naturally enticing destinations in the world and home to natural icons such as the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach, one of the top ten beaches in the world.
The abundance of natural beauty combined with world class business facilities, sophisticated island and mainland resorts, extensive team building options and the facilities to cater for up to 1,000 delegates make the Whitsundays an ideal destination for your next business event.
A natural encounter in the Whitsundays…….what better way to inspire your delegates! Check out some more reasons below to choose the Whitsundays for your next business event:
Location, Location, Location
The Whitsundays is spoilt with some of Australia’s most beautiful scenery. 74 islands with picture perfect views from every angle, and the adventure of the World heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.
Climate
The weather is beautiful in the Whitsundays. Positioned on the same latitude as Rio de Janeiro and Tahiti the Whitsundays enjoys a tropical climate, with daily temperatures varying little from month to month. The days are warm year round and evenings sultry in summer and cooler in winter but only requiring a light jacket. Water temperatures remain a welcoming 25C all year round.
Access
Access is made simple with two airports, one on Hamilton Island and one on the mainland. The Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island receives direct flights daily from Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane while the Whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland receives daily direct flights from Brisbane.
Value for money
The islands and coastal mainland offer value for money, with accommodation options ranging from 3.5 to 5 stars. Free activities available for delegates can include: paddle skis, canoes, catamarans, golf, trapeze, archery and fishing.
Variety of choices
There’s a multitude of outdoor entertaining and dining locations – poolside, beachside, jetty, golf course or lawn area lined with palm trees. There’s also a variety of team building activities available from exploring the Great Barrier Reef, sailing the Whitsunday passage, bushwalking, enjoying a scenic flight, taking master cooking classes to beach Olympics or volleyball.
World heritage listed and eco-certified
The Whitsundays is spoilt for choice when it comes to Mother Nature. Within the world heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is famous heart reef and only 8 of the 74 islands are inhabited, leaving plenty of untouched natural beauty to explore. On the mainland there’s a range of National Parks to choose from and the region boasts eco-accreditation for operators who provide environmentally friendly tours, attractions and accommodation products.
Tourism Whitsundays Business Event department is responsible for the conference and incentive marketing of the Whitsundays. As a membership-based not for profit organisation, we operate 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.
For more information or assistance please contact:
Tamara Pidcock
Business Events Manager
Tourism Whitsundays
P: 07 4948 5908
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