Long Weekend in the Whitsundays
The long weekend in the Whitsundays is approaching and it’s time to start putting some plans into action! Friday the 17th of June is a public holiday just for our tropical corner of the world. So, for all your lucky holidaymakers who happen to be visiting over this long weekend, we’ve got the activities just for you. From attending the local show to exploring the Whitsunday Islands, we have lined up 5 of the best ways you can enjoy this unexpected long weekend that will have you and the whole town buzzing!
1. Attend the Whitsundays Show
Photo: Show Whitsunday
The Whitsundays Show in Proserpine is the sole reason that the Whitsundays get a public holiday. Throughout Queensland, slow holidays are requested by the local council as a way for the community to get together and support local businesses. The Show is on from the 17th to the 18th of June this year. The jam-packed days are filled with horse shows, animal farms, arts and crafts, sideshow alleys, woodchopping competitions, reptile shows, motocross and more. Plus there’s a licensed bar and plenty of food stalls to enjoy! It runs from 8:30am to 11pm on the Friday, and 8:30 to 5pm on the Saturday. Tickets are to be purchased prior to arrival. You can purchase them by clicking here!
2. Go on an overnight sail
One of the best things you can do to familiarise yourself with the beautiful Whitsundays region is to spend two or three days immersing yourself in the breathtaking environment on an overnight sailing boat! Whether it be hopping aboard a party boat like the Atlantic Clipper, enjoying a more intimate getaway by hiring a private catamaran like Powerplay, or zipping out to explore and sleep on the Great Barrier Reef on one of our Reefsleep tours. Grab your partner, friends, kids or even your grandma and book in that overnight sail adventure you won't forget!
3. Hit up Mama Africa's Bar and Nightclub
Photo: Mama Africa
Feel like getting your party on this weekend and hitting the town for a night of fun and getting down on the dance floor? Mama Africa Bar and Nightclub is just the place for you. Filled with other keen party animals in an African themed bar, you can dance until your heart's content! This long weekend will have resident DJ's pumping a range of groovy music from RnB to classic dance bangers which means there is music for everyone. Grab your pals or your fellow holidaymakers and hit up Mama Africa's. The nightclub is open from 8pm Thursday to Sunday. See you there!
4. Go Skydiving
Feeling a bit crazy? Why not jump out of a plane this long weekend? One of the best ways to truly experience the Whitsunday Islands is from above. Not only do you get to enjoy a scenic flight up to 15,000 feet, you also get to jump out and free fall above the stunning region. Sounds fun right?! Face your fears and book in a skydive with Skydive Australia. Trust us, you definitely won’t forget it and it will make your trip to the beautiful Whitsundays even more unforgettable! You’ll be talking about the experience for days on end.
5. Relax on the famous Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach is one of the most well-known beaches in the Whitsundays and is constantly teeming with keen tourists. The beach is famous due to it’s beautiful silica sands and turquoise waters. From jumping aboard a fast boat like Whitsunday Bullet to sailing there in style on a yacht like Camira, we’ve got plenty of options to get you to Whitehaven. Make this long weekend one to remember by spending the day exploring the beach, hiking up to the Hill Inlet lookout, snorkelling on the tropical coral reef, paddle boarding, sunbathing, sipping on refreshing bevvies and feasting on gourmet lunches!
