November means a lot of things, depending where you live in this great country of ours, but one thing it means to everyone is the Melbourne Cup! Love it or hate it, you can’t ignore “the race that stops a nation” on the first Tuesday of the month. In the Whitsundays, it is celebrated at many venues, with sweeps, raffles, large screens an...

Spring is a gorgeous season in the Whitsundays and there is no better way to experience the true beauty of the islands than on a boat. Whether you are after a secluded romantic getaway or a more adventure-packed holiday, boating is a wonderful option for exploring this amazing part of the world. You can sail, or go by powerboat, and the choice of boats...

Paradise Cove Resort – 7 reasons to check out this amazing, secluded mainland resort! Paradise Cove Resort Whitsundays is a private estate situated about 20km from Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays. The mainland resort can be accessed by bus, boat, seaplane or helicopter but it is so secluded, boat is the best option – just a 20-minute ride across th...

August really is festival time in the Whitsundays with the Great Barrier Reef Festival in full swing for five whole days, every year, at the start of the month. Renowned as being one of the Whitsundays’ signature events, a small but merry band of volunteers work hard all year on everyone’s favourite Great Barrier Reef-themed event. From ...

The Whitsunday mainland is becoming the place to go if you fancy stretching your legs in a running event and also taking a vacation. A race-cation could be just what you need – a healthy activity for the whole family with some quality time having fun together thrown in for good measure. With so many amazing trips out on the water to indulge i...

One very BIG reason to visit the Whitsundays in winter is to see whales, which migrate north every year along the Australian coast, to the safe, warm protected waters of the Whitsundays - the perfect place to bring their new calves into the world. The whales’ annual migration north – and their antics while here - have become a sought-a...

Mother’s Day is the one day of the year when you can truly spoil that special someone. And being on vacation isn’t an excuse! Here are some top spots to spoil mum on Mother’s Day when holidaying in the Whitsundays. Start your Mother’s Day with a morning of indulgence, enjoying a buffet brunch around the pool at Mantra Clu...

This Easter in the Whitsundays (April 19-22, 2019), the Easter Bunny will make a spectacular entrance on Easter Day as he skydives onto Queens Beach, in Bowen. Easter Bunny will join with his friends from Airlie Skydivers as he parachutes down to join local youngsters on the beach for a special Easter egg hunt. Airlie Skydivers organised the hunt and are exp...

Autumn in the Whitsundays is a lovely time to go for a bushwalk in the rainforest surrounding the townships. By March, the temperature is starting to drop and the mornings are cool and fresh. However, don’t be fooled - still wear a hat and take water, as the sun can be pretty hot in the middle of the day. A new experience in the Whit...

At Red Cat Adventures, we pride ourselves on helping our customers choose and experience their dream Whitsundays tour adventure! As a small, family-operated business and boat charter company, we focus on creating safe, fun adventures around the Whitsunday Islands and delivering an unforgettable experience every single time. At the moment, we have three...

Chinese Year of the Pig Chinese New Year is the Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese calendar. The first day of Chinese New Year begins on the new moon that appears between January 21 and February 20. In 2019, the first day of the Chinese New Year is on Tuesday, February 5, initiating the Year of the P...

Happy Australia Day! If you find yourself in the wonderful Whitsundays on our great national day, fear not, there is plenty going on! There’s everything from Vegemite eating competitions to the ‘quintessentially Queensland' toad races, and Australian food and live music will all be part of the Australia Day entertainment in Airlie Beach and surro...

Plenty of playgrounds: It’s school holiday time and if you have little ones, sometimes it can be challenging trying to juggle everyone’s needs! To burn off some of their energy, a session at a playground is always a good idea. Here are three of our faves when you are next holidaying in the Whitsundays. 1. The Jubilee Tavern Let’s kick of...

Our sizzling summer suggestions to cool off! As the calendar clicks around to December and the mercury starts to rise, we know another sizzling summer is upon us! Here’s our tips for keeping cool in the Whitsundays… You’re in the tropics, there’s palm trees – find one and lay under it! Airlie Beach is blessed with statuesque old palm tr...

The Whitsundays is full of surprises and one such surprise is the amount of wildlife there is – especially birds – if you are prepared to look for them! So grab your binoculars and have some good “old fashioned” fun bird-spotting. Here’s a round-up of birds, all snapped in the Whitsundays, to help you. Pictured – Magpie Ge...

November’s lovely in the Whitsundays! Looking for an end-of-year holiday before the Christmas “silly season” hits? The Whitsundays have it all….read on for some inspo! #1 - Perfect weather! November is a great time to come to the Whitsundays - the weather is perfect (not quite summer yet) – and you can indulge in a range of ...

Family Fun in the Whitsundays! There is plenty of family fun to be had in the beautiful Whitsundays…here’s our pick of just some of the highlights. The famous Airlie lagoon, in the centre of the Airlie Beach, is open to the public all day, every day, and is a great way to cool off and relax after a big day exploring the Whitsundays. Suitable for all ages -...

Be at one with nature. This very special itinerary takes you off the beaten track to places you might not have known existed before, both on the mainland and islands. At only 4 -days you could fit this itinerary into a long weekend! DAY 1 – Waterfalls & windswept beaches. Explore the Whitsunday mainland with a trip to Conway Beach and Cedar Creek...

Photo: Felicity Champan We have beautiful beaches in the Whitsundays – and we don’t just mean the multi award-winning Whitehaven Beach (although that’s pretty stunning, of course). There are many more beaches dotted around the region - here’s our guide to seeing some of the best on offer in just three days! Day 1 - Enjoy a leisur...

7 Reasons to Dine at Coral Sea Resort’s Clipper Restaurant & Bar 1. Innovative menu Coral Sea Resort’s Clipper Restaurant & Bar won the Whitsunday Tourism Award for Best Restaurant three years running and is now in the Hall of Fame. The ever-changing, innovative menu is served up by chefs who care.2. 2. Fresh, local produce Living and working i...