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HAMILTON ISLAND EVENTS
From endurance sports to the best in arts and culture, Hamilton Island has an exciting events calendar
Throughout the year, Hamilton Island hosts several exciting events, relating to food and wine to arts and culture, and endurance sports. And of course, every August, seafarers from around the globe sail to Hamilton Island for Audi Hamilton Island Race Week - Australia’s largest offshore keelboat regatta.
Parkrun
Every weekend, guests can join in a fun 5km timed run around scenic Hamilton Island. This is a free, organised event open to people of all fitness levels and is a great way to start a Saturday morning.
Sun 5 May, 2019
Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon
This iconic island race follows a rugged route with challenging uphill and downhill sections. There’s a race for everyone; a marathon for the fearless, a half marathon, a 3 x 7km relay and three different distance options for kids over a much-kinder, flat and fast marina course.
Sun 23 Jun, 2019
Great Whitehaven Beach Run
Every June, keen runners take to the pristine sands of famous Whitehaven Beach for the fun and challenging Great Whitehaven Beach Run. This unique and memorable experience is suitable for the whole family.
Sat 17 Aug, 2019
Hamilton Island Race Week
One of the world’s most famous annual yachting events, Hamilton Island Race Week brings spectators and yachties from all around the globe to the Whitsundays for an exciting line up of on and offshore events.
Fri 18 Sep, 2020
pas de deux in paradise
For lovers of ballet and the arts, join The Australian Ballet for pas de deux in paradise. This unique outdoor performance takes place under the stars at the island’s luxury resort, qualia.
Sat 23 Nov, 2019
Hamilton Island Triathlon
Set in one of Australia’s most beautiful locations, the Hamilton Island Triathlon provides the ultimate test of endurance in the ultimate tropical location.
Sun 24 Nov, 2019
Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim
This annual 2km and 750m ocean swim meet, plus a fun 350m junior swim for children 13 years and under, takes places in the truly spectacular waters off world-famous Whitehaven Beach.
Mon 18 Nov, 2019
PGA Professionals Championship
Every year, Hamilton Island hosts the very exciting national final of the PGA Professionals Championship at the Hamilton Island Golf Club.
Amateur Golf Championship
Every October, keen amateur golfers have the opportunity to put their skills to the test in one of the world’s most spectacular golfing destinations. This fun and rewarding 36-hole Amateur Stableford Event is held during the PGA Professionals Championship.
Conferences
With its idyllic island location, variety of accommodation and range of purpose-built conference facilities, Hamilton Island is a perfect destination for business events.
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