For the Adults Front Row SEAts at Camira Twilight Cruise

Score front-row seats to the GBRF’s most dazzling night of the year.
Locals and visitors are invited to soak up the magic of the Great Barrier Reef Festival fireworks aboard the Camira Twilight & Fireworks Cruise, setting sail on Friday, 1 August 2025. This unforgettable evening offers a spectacular vantage point from the water, as Airlie Beach’s night sky explodes in colour.
Departing from the Cruise Whitsundays Maritime Terminal at 5:45pm, this exclusive 3-hour cruise aboard the sleek sailing catamaran Camira promises an evening of relaxed luxury, stunning views, and prime positioning for the festival’s signature fireworks display.
As the sun sets over the Whitsundays, guests will enjoy all-inclusive beverages—beer, wine, sparkling and cider—alongside a grazing-style antipasto platter while cruising across the bay. With panoramic ocean views and the vibrant lights of Airlie Beach in the distance, the cruise offers a truly unique way to experience the festival.
The real show begins when the sky lights up in a spectacular fireworks display, reflected across the water and framed by the silhouettes of the surrounding islands.
Once back on shore around 8:45pm, guests can continue the evening with a short stroll to the Airlie Beach foreshore, where the festival is in full swing with live music, Eat Street food vendors, market stalls, and the Reef Bar.
The Camira Twilight Cruise is a popular event on the festival calendar—bookings are essential.
For enquiries:
📧 events@greatbarrierreeffestival.com.au
🎟️ Book tickets: greatbarrierreeffestival.com.au

Beats on the Beach Set to Light Up Airlie’s Saturday Night
As the sun sets and the energy of the Rotary Street Parade winds down Main Street, the Airlie Beach Foreshore will come alive with music, dancing, and festival fun at Beats on the Beach—a night not to be missed!
Kicking off from 6pm on Saturday, 2 August, the at Hotel Group Stage will set the scene with local favourites Baldi & Heidi, before the high-energy trio OBISUN take over with their infectious world beats and family-fuelled fun. Expect backflips, wild drum solos, and a groove-heavy performance packed with audience participation.
The night will be headlined by none other than CARAVÃNA SUN, fresh off their European tour. Known for their surfy, ska-infused rock and euphoric dance vibes, the Sydney-based band promises a powerful performance featuring their newest track Hearts Awake.
Adding even more sparkle, festivalgoers will get a sneak peek of Magnums’ new cabaret show NOSTALGIA—a high-energy, family-friendly spectacle fusing dance, circus, and iconic hits from the 60s to 2000s.
The Reef Bar will keep drinks flowing on the foreshore, and Whitsunday Foodservice Eat Street returns with plenty of eats to keep revellers fuelled.
🎟️ Tickets: $15 online or $20 at the gate
🎟️ Free entry to the foreshore for those who want to chill out on a picnic rug and enjoy the vibe.
Don’t miss the official After Party at Paddy’s Shenanigans, featuring live music and free entry for wristband holders.

Breeze into Sunday with Music, Mates and Ocean Views
Ease into your Sunday in true Whitsundays style at Sunday Sounds, the most laid-back event of the Great Barrier Reef Festival. From 2pm, the Reef Bar becomes your beachside sanctuary, serving cold drinks, smooth tunes, and relaxed coastal vibes all the way into sunset.
Lounge on the lawn, sip something refreshing, and soak up the salty air as live music drifts across the foreshore. Whether you're winding down after a weekend of fun or keeping the good times rolling a little longer, Sunday Sounds is all about kicking back and enjoying the moment.
🎶 Live Music Line-Up:
   • Brad Butcher – Central Queensland’s soulful country storyteller with Golden Guitars to his name.
   • JC & The Tree – A Sunshine Coast duo blending folk-rock with rich acoustic layers, violin, and harmonious vocals.
   • David Flower – A bluesy, upbeat force of funk, folk, and rock whose energy sets the perfect Sunday tone.
Bring your mates, grab a drink, and settle in for an unforgettable close to the festival.
   • What: Sunday Sounds
   • Where: Foreshore Reef Bar
   • When: Sunday 3rd August 2025, from 2pm

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