Special Events on Hamilton Island
The Major Events Capital of the Great Barrier Reef
On the water or on the land, from sporting highlights to cultural performances, Hamilton Island hosts a lively calendar of events throughout the year.
Gatorade Battle of the Paddles
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The inaugural Gatorade Battle of the Paddles will be held on Hamilton Island from June 14-18, in partnership with the Australian Outrigging Canoe Association (AOCRA) and more recently, Surf Life Saving Australia. Run over four exciting days, competitive outriggers will be joined by athletes three two other popular paddle disciplines, Surf Ski, Stand-Up Paddle Paddling and Board Paddling.
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Gatorade Battle of the Paddles
Great Barrier Feast with Guillaume Brahimi
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Join renowned Sydney chef Guillaume Brahimi of Bennelong as he joins us in our kitchen for the first Great Barrier Feast event in 2012.
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Great Barrier Feast with Guillaume Brahimi
Away the Art of Photography
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Hosted by David Oliver, Peter Eastway and Bruce Pottinger, AWAY in the Whitsundays is a hands on way to improve your photographic skills, whilst embracing the natural wonders as subjects.
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Away the Art of Photography
Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
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Every August, Hamilton Island Race Week draws yachts from around the globe to the Whitsundays. In addition to the excitement of offshore racing, a vibrant program of social events is held on land to celebrate Australia’s largest yachting regatta.
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Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
Great Barrier Feast with Martin Boetz (Longrain)
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Longrain’s Executive Chef, Martin Boetz, delicately blends Thai and Southern Chinese influences to form a balance of textures, flavours and aromas that create the perfect Asian menu.
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Great Barrier Feast with Martin Boetz (Longrain)
Fuji Hamilton Island Triathlon & Ocean Swim
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The Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon and Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim is held in some of the Whitsunday’s most iconic locations, with four challenging events held over 2 days.
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Fuji Hamilton Island Triathlon & Ocean Swim
The Australian Ballet – Pas de deux in Paradise
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Go behind the scenes with The Australian Ballet, and attend an exclusive outdoor performance by this world-renowned dance company at qualia, Hamilton Island’s luxury resort.
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The Australian Ballet – Pas de deux in Paradise
SB3 World Championships
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Laser SB3’s are a one-design Sports Yacht which are fast and technical by nature and attract some of the best sailors in the world. The surrounding Whitsunday waterways and the island’s wide range of facilities make it the perfect location to host the 2012 SB3 World Championships.
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SB3 World Championships
Hilly Half Marathon
The annual Hilly Half Marathon takes to Hamilton Island’s challenging hills every May, with prizes and a kids fun run.
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Hilly Half Marathon
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