Whitsundays Tourism Awards 2026
Get Ready for Take Off.
Fasten your seatbelts for a first-class night of celebration at Whitsunday Airport, Shute Harbour. Join us for an unforgettable evening, honouring our exceptional tourism industry that continues to take The Whitsundays to new heights.
Details
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Whitsunday Airport, Shute Harbour
Dress Code: First-class formal
Transport: Bus transfers included. See schedule below.
Tickets:
Member Tickets: $250 per person
Non-Member Tickets: $350 per person
Package Tickets: 5 tickets for $1,200
What’s Included
– Cocktail hour by Sollos and 74 Islands
– Food, beer, wine and soft drink
– DJ entertainment
– Bus transfers to and from the venue
– VIP access to the after party at Paddy’s Shenanigans
– Ticket to The Whitsundays Tourism Symposium on Friday 23 October
Event Schedule
5:00pm: Doors open and a cocktail hour by Sollos and 74 Islands commences.
5:30pm: Welcome to Country by Robert Congoo.
6:00pm: Awards ceremony commences.
Post Awards: Food, drinks, a DJ and dancing.
10:00pm: Event concludes and bus transfers depart. Join the after party at Paddy’s Shenanigans.
Getting There
Complimentary bus pickup is included in your ticket price. See bus schedule below and select your pick up preference when you book.
Driving: Please note that parking is limited. If driving, please enter through the Hanger Café.
Bus Pickup Locations & Times
Bus pickup times below are approximate, please arrive five minutes early.
There will be only one bus running between the Proserpine Entertainment Centre and Centro. There will be an additional two buses running 5 and 10 minutes after the bus times listed below through to Whitsunday Airport, Shute Harbour.
4:02 PM – Proserpine Entertainment Centre
4:09 PM – Braemar Road
4:11 PM – Camm Road
4:16 PM – Rifle Range Road
4:18 PM – Kookaburra Drive
4:19 PM – Stanley Drive
4:21 PM – Orchid Road
4:23 PM – Centro*
4:25 PM – Reef Gateway*
4:26 PM – Valley Drive*
4:27 PM – Vinnies*
4:28 PM – Stewart Drive*
4:30 PM – Whitsunday Shopping Centre*
4:32 PM – Club Croc*
4:35 PM – Coral Sea Marina*
4:38 PM – Nomads*
4:41 PM – Coconut Grove*
4:43 PM – Port of Airlie*
4:46 PM – Jubilee Tavern*
4:47 PM – Discovery Parks*
4:50 PM – Flame Tree*
*Three buses running at these stops. One at the time listed, and then two more at 5 and 10 minutes after the time above.
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