Events
Whitsunday Events
Welcome to the section that everyone loves – Whitsunday events! It’s here that our guests discover what’s happening in the sunny Whitsundays from the ever so famous Airlie Beach Race Week to the Great Barrier Reef Festival. You’ll also find all the resort events and specials on our Specials page, so you don’t miss out on all the fun stuff that happens around here!
Whitsunday Events
Skyline Ferris Wheel
9 May - 15 Nov 2026. Skyline Ferris Wheel returns to Airlie Beach with stunning views and unforgettable sunsets.
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Resort Events Specials Whitsunday Events
Camp and sCare
31st October 2026 Come join us for this fabulously fun family event at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort.
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Whitsunday Events
Melbourne Cup at Northerlies
3 Nov 2026. Melbourne Cup at Northerlies: three-course lunch, bubbles, racing, sweeps and prizes with Whitsunday views.
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Whitsunday Events
2026 Wilson BARRA Series | Peter Faust
26–27 November 2026. The Wilson BARRA Series heads to Peter Faust Dam, QLD for two nights of competitive barramundi fishing.
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Whitsunday Events
Proserpine Twilight Christmas Fair
11 Dec 2026. Celebrate the festive season at the Proserpine Twilight Christmas Fair.
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Whitsunday Events
Christmas Lunch At Coral Sea Pavilion
25 December 2026 | Enjoy a three-course Christmas lunch at Coral Sea Pavilion, with welcome sparkling wine and stunning ocean views.
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Whitsunday Events
New Year’s Eve at Airlie Beach Hotel
31 December 2026 | Ring in the New Year at Airlie Beach Hotel with Elvis and Beatles tribute acts, two stages and a massive midnight
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Uncategorized Whitsunday Events
Sail Airlie Easter Regatta
26 March 2027. Bringing sailors of all ages to the Whitsundays for coaching, three days of racing and the WASZP State and National Championships. This
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Whitsunday Events
Great Barrier Reef Festival
Celebrate the reef, creativity and community as the Great Barrier Reef Festival returns to Airlie Beach.
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Whitsunday Events
Airlie Beach Race Week 2027
11 August 2027. Airlie Beach Race Week returns from 11 August 2027 for seven days of racing in the Whitsundays. Now in its 39th year,
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Whitsunday Events
Don River Dash 2027
3–5 September 2027 | Catch bikes, buggies and trophy trucks tackling Bowen’s riverbed at Don River Dash, an action-packed weekend of off-road racing!
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Whitsunday Events
Musical Bingo
Every Tuesday. Amp up your Tuesday nights with Musical Bingo in The Pub’s Sports Bar! Major prizes up for grabs!
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Whitsunday Events
Acoustic Sessions at The Airlie Beach Hotel
Enjoy live acoustic vibes every Thursday and Sunday at Airlie Beach Hotel's The Pub.
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Whitsunday Events
Proserpine Entertainment Centre – Cinema
Check out the latest blockbuster movies at the Proserpine Entertainment Centre.
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Whitsunday Events
Airlie Beach Park Run
The Airlie Beach Park Run is a free, fun and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate!
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Whitsunday Events
Airlie Beach Markets
Every Saturday 7am - 1pm. The Airlie Beach Markets are on every Saturday morning, opening early in time for breakfast.
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