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Book your accomodation for Hamilton Island Race Week

by Whitsunday Holidays 25 Apr 2024 22:39 PDT 17-25 August 2024
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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.

Watch the world sail by 17-25 August, 2024

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 17 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 and 012

Beautiful ground floor 2 and 3 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 - only 2 left! Be quick!

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

Lagoon apartments - directly opposite the beach! 3 left!

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments directly opposite the beach. Large balconies and beautiful views. View 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

Yacht Harbour Tower 6

Perfect position for Race Week overlooking the harbour. Just a short stroll down the hill to the marina villa. 4 bedroom stunning subpenthouse on level 6! View photos

Luxury homes available now

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, Retreat, The Palms, The Cowries and many more to choose from.

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 visit here.

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