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Queensland’s inaugural Season of Sailing campaign

by Whitsunday Rent A Yacht on 8 Jul 2010

WRAY’s winter sailing packages are being showcased to the nation as part of Queensland’s inaugural Season of Sailing campaign by Tourism Queensland.

The $100,000 campaign has been designed to encourage Australians to escape winter and book a sailing holiday to enjoy the colour and spectacle of sailing events along Queensland’s coast from August to September.

The packages – on sale now – are being marketed through Tourism Queensland and Queensland Holidays and are promoted in conjunction with individual race events including the Brisbane to Keppel (August 6-10), Airlie Race Week (August 12-19), Hamilton Island Race Week (August 20-28) and Magnetic Island Race Week (September 3-7).

Book and pay for a seven-night Winter Escape cruise before July 31 and receive 25 per cent off the regular charter price. (Applies to Beneteau 43.4, standard and budget vessels. Valid for travel before August 13, 2010. Direct bookings only).

Sail away during winter and discover why the Whitsundays is one of Australia’s top travel destinations!

For more information, please go to: www.queenslandholidays.com.au

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