November in the Whitsundays
Updated 27/10/21
Summer Is truly on the way, so spend your perfectly warm days soaking up the clear, end-of-Spring days in the Whitsunday Islands! November in the Whitsundays are absolutely stunning, with boundless blue skies, glassy waters and cool sands at your fingertips! So, dive into this handy November guide to events, climate, tours and things to do during your upcoming trip to paradise!
November events in the Whitsundays
Airlie Beach Festival of Music
The ever-popular Airlie Beach Festival of Music is hitting these Whitsunday streets between the 5th and 7th of November! Taking place over 16 of our favourite local venues, the Airlie Beach Festival of Music has an incredible local line-up featuring some of Australia’s best, home-grown artists. Grab a 3-day ticket or treat yourself to a VIP experience and let the good times roll! Don’t miss the Passport to Airlie Finals on the 4th of November at Magnums, as upcoming artists compete for a spot in next year’s festival line-up in a high-stakes band battle! And if you’re not quite ready to stop partying, head on down to the official festival afterparty at Northerlies on the 8th of November for a line-up brimming with even more local talent and blissful bayside vibes! Get your festival tickets here.
The Chats at Magnums
Don’t miss The Chats playing at Magnums on the 27th of November for a show bound to knock Airlie’s socks off! A band of coastal shed rockers, The Chats became national treasures for their classic Aussie hit “Smoko.” Hailing from the Sunshine Coast, these three young rockers will have you letting loose on their Suburban Excursion Tour stop in Airlie Beach! So, grab your mates, a beer and head on down to Maggie’s for a night of mad Aussie rock! Buy your tickets here.
$1 Oyster Fridays at Northerlies
Did someone say oyster shooters? November at Northerlies is full of $1 Oyster Fridays events that are known as an assured fantastic arvo full of fresh seafood, cold cocktails and ocean views every Friday! Catch a free transfer bus and slurp back delicious oysters at just $1 each… and with great food, great tunes and great vibes, where else would you rather spend a Friday?
KC’s Young Buskers Lunch
Book a table at KC’s in the heart of Airlie Beach and get ready for a fantastic afternoon show! Be amazed by the abundance of Airlie’s finest local, young artists showcasing their unique and emerging talents! A perfect afternoon for your family and friends, enjoy a scrumptious pub feed accompanied by fresh grassroots tunes at KC’s on the 21st of November.
Airlie Beach Morning Markets
The Airlie Beach Markets are simply charming in springtime, and we highly recommend a wander down to these bayside stalls in October. Don’t forget your basket and keep cup, as you mosey on through the rows of boutique food, knick-knacks and coffee stalls for a slow morning of the simple pleasures!
Warm Whitsunday days in November
Summer is on its way and the days are sunny and warm here in the Whitsundays during November! Grab your togs and dive into the perfect refreshing waters of the Great Barrier Reef on your tour around the Great Barrier Reef. November really is the perfect balance between seasons; not too hot, and not too cold! With dazzling turquoise waters and salty breezes, where else would you rather be?
Here are our favourite Whitsunday Island experiences for these perfectly clear, warm spring days!
A luxury overnight catamaran
Enjoy the warm days and clear nights amongst the Whitsunday Islands with a deluxe overnight catamaran sail. With water toys, fully catered menus, snorkelling and ample time on hidden island gems!
Whitsunday Sunset Sail
Soak up the luminescent sunset hues as you enjoy a glass of bubbly on an enchanting sunset sail! A truly magical afternoon of wonderfully golden memories and island seascapes, you can’t go past a sunset sail in November!
New Horizon
Adventure is calling aboard the renowned New Horizon! Sail out to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and the Great Barrier Reef on this social, all-inclusive day of fun. Scuba dive the flourishing reefs, snorkel, swim, eat, play and explore paradise on this jampacked day of island adventure!
Whitsunday Bullet
See the best of the best in just a day with Whitsunday Bullet! Spend your day under the sun playing on the white sands of Whitehaven Beach, checking out the spectacular views from Hill Inlet and snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef for an unbeatable price.
Get in before the Christmas Rush
Escape the busy Christmas holiday period in November as you enjoy a quiet getaway wedged between the September QLD school holidays and the December Christmas holidays! With the Whitsundays pretty much all to yourself, November is a simply fabulous time to visit this island paradise. Whether you’re celebrating the end of the year early or looking for a mid-week getaway, visit the Whitsundays to beat the crowds and slow it down on your next holiday!
