What a month it's been for The Whitsundays! August delivered a packed calendar that brought our region alive with visitors and competitors from across Australia.
The action kicked off with the 74 Islands Distillery Airlie Beach Race Week from 7-14 August. For six days, colourful sails dotted our waters while Airlie Beach buzzed with evening entertainment.
Athletes then took centre stage at the Coral Sea Marina Resort Airlie Beach Triathlon Festival on 17 August. The popular North Queensland event saw competitors of all ages tackle the challenging course against our stunning coastal backdrop.
August's finale was the milestone 40th Hamilton Island Race Week, presented by American Express, from 19-23 August. This special anniversary year combined world-class sailing with the exciting Trans-Tasman 49ers Exhibition Series, offering locals and visitors a taste of Olympic-level competition ahead of Brisbane 2032.
Local tourism operators experienced strong visitor numbers throughout the month, with hotels, restaurants and tour operators all benefiting from the busy schedule. The successful run of events proves once again that our region can handle major competitions while showcasing everything The Whitsundays has to offer.
From racing yachts to finish-line celebrations, August reminded everyone why The Whitsundays remains one of Australia's most sought-after destinations.
Contributed with thanks to Tourism Whitsundays
Airlie Beach Race Week drew in a huge crowd. Photo credit: Andrea Francolini
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