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Watch the world sail by at Hamilton Island Race Week

by Whitsunday Holidays 20 Jul 2023 21:51 PDT 19-26 August 2023
Poinciana 010 © Hamilton Island Luxury Accommodation

Hamilton Island Race Week is fast approaching and we have some prime race week viewing spots available where you can watch some of the world's best racing yachts sail by and be close to all the celebrations.

NOW OFFERING OFF PEAK RATES AND MINIMUM 3 OR 4 NIGHTS (DEPENDING ON THE PROPERTY). NORMALLY 8 WEEK MINIMUM AND PEAK RATES DURING RACE WEEK, SO THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY!

WATCH THE WORLD SAIL BY 19 - 26 AUGUST

Hamilton Island Race Week is one of the highlights of the global yachting calendar, with many of the world's best yachts and yachting sports men and women heading to Hamilton Island to compete. From 19 August the island will come alive with racing on the water, a carnival atmosphere, plenty of events and social gatherings.

OUR MOST POPULAR RACE WEEK PROPERTIES AVAILABLE NOW

Poinciana 010

Beautiful ground floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments with water views, centrally located on Hamilton Island. Poinciana is west-facing (best for those gorgeous Whitsunday sunsets) and an easy walk to world-class Hamilton Island Marina and the Marina Village. Close to beaches and restaurants too, but also fully self-contained so you can pull up a seat overlooking the grassy knoll out front, enjoy sundowners and a grazing plate at your leisure. Then stroll down to the celebrations later. Take a peek at Poinciana here.

Shorelines

Stunning split-level apartments overlooking the Whitsundays Passage. Ideal for watching all the onshore racing action direct from your balcony, and yet close to everything Hamilton Island offers - beaches, activities, pools, swim-up bars, shops, cafes and restaurants. You can stroll to the Hamilton Island Marina which is bursting with activity and breathtaking yachts at this time of year, as well as all the evening's social and Race Week feature celebrations. View Shorelines here.

Blue Water Views 17

This expansive, single level 3 bedroom penthouse-style apartment sleeps 8 and has an extra large balcony. So, grab some friends and lock in August for a superbly entertaining week. You'll be in prime position to watch the racing on the water and the sunsets that follow. Enjoy the relaxed Hamptons-style interiors throughout. You'll be close to the island's resort pools, Catseye Beach and the Marina village. At night, you can soak up the Hamilton Island Race Week celebrations with family and friends. Take a look at Blue Water Views here.

Hidden Cove 17

One of the newest apartments on Hamilton Island, this simply stunning 3 bedroom apartment is in prime position for Hamilton Island Race Week. Hidden Cove features penthouse-style, Hamptons styling throughout and a complimentary buggy to explore the island by day and ride to the night time celebrations. Positioned on the Marina side of the island so poised to watch the world sail by during Hamilton Island Race Week. This popular apartment will not be available for these dates for long. Take a sneak peek now.

LUXURY HOMES AVAILABLE

As well as apartments, we still have some of our most sought-after luxury homes available for Hamilton Island Race Week, including the prestigious Glasshouse, Villa Illalangi, Trisara, The Palms and the incredible Pavillions Penthouse, right on top of the Marina It doesn't get any closer to the action than this.

Hamilton Island Race Week attracts a passionate sailing crowd and welcomes anyone who wants to join in the fun and celebrations. It's one of the best times of the year to visit and a must-do for your bucket list.

Whitsunday Holidays is a boutique group of Hamilton Island travel professionals who manage an enviable range of Hamilton Island luxury homes and apartments, charter yacht tours and The Residences on Hayman Island. Contact us direct for faultless and friendly service with the benefit of local knowledge. We're available 7 days a week. Call us on 1300 653 997 or click here.

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