Whitsundays Tourism Awards 2026
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The Whitsundays nights of nights is almost here!
Join us for a first-class night of celebration at Elementa Whitsundays, as we celebrate our exceptional tourism industry that continues to take The Whitsundays to new heights.
Details
Important: Please note the Awards venue has changed and will now be hosted at Elementa Whitsundays.
Date: Saturday, 24 October 2026
Time: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Elementa Whitsundays
Dress Code: First-class formal
Transport: Bus transfers included. Please see updated bus schedule and parking instructions 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
Bus: Complimentary bus pickup is included in your ticket price. See bus schedule below and select your pickup preference when you book.
Driving: Please note that there is NO PARKING available at Elementa Whitsundays. If you are driving, please park at Port of Airlie (paid parking applies) and take the Awards shuttle from Port of Airlie to Elementa. Shuttle transfers will run at 4:35 PM, 4:40 PM and 4:50 PM.
Bus Pickup Locations & Times
Bus pickup times below are approximate, please arrive five minutes early. Busses will take guests to the Port of Airlie where transfer shuttles will run up to Elementa Whitsundays.
There will be three busses running from Centro to the Port of Airlie. The first will be at the time indicated below, with the second and third arriving 5 and 10 minutes after the times noted.
Proserpine to Airlie Beach
3:54 PM – Proserpine Entertainment Centre
4:01 PM – Braemar Rd
4:03 PM – Camm Rd
4:08 PM – Rifle Range Rd
4:10 PM – Kookaburra Drive
4:11 PM – Stanley Drive
4:13 PM – Orchid Rd
4:15 PM – Centro/Plaza*
4:17 PM – Reef Gateway*
4:18 PM – Valley Drive*
4:19 PM – Vinnies*
4:20 PM – Stewart Drive*
4:22 PM – Whitsunday Shopping Centre*
4:24 PM – Club Croc*
4:27 PM – Coral Sea Marina*
4:30 PM – Nomads*
4:33 PM – Coconut Grove*
Jubilee Pocket
4:28 PM – Discovery Parks
4:30 PM – Jubilee Tavern
4:33 PM – PCYC
