Saturday 30 May 2026
Airlie Beach Foreshore
This is a free community event celebrating the annual return of the humpback whales to the Whitsundays, bringing together culture, conservation and community for a fun family evening by the waterfront.
Event Program
4:30pm
Kids activities and cultural art creation
5:45pm
Welcome to Country, Smoking Ceremony, Traditional dance and storytelling
Discover more about our incredible humpback whales and the importance of protecting our marine environment
6:30pm
Free screening of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home on the big screen
The event is delivered by the Whitsunday Marine Conservation Whale of the Whitsundays Program and made possible through the generous support of Whitsunday Regional Council and our valued sponsors including Hamilton Island, Iconic Whitsunday Adventures, Intercontinental Hayman Island Resort, Portland Roads Sailing the Whitsundays, Reef Catchments and the Healthy Rivers to Reef Partnership.