Event – White On Whitehaven

Event Dates – September 8th – 10th 2023

White On Whitehaven is a yearly event that is growing in popularity so much it has been extended to 3 days this year (2023) find all relative information below including where to book your tickets.

For this year’s event imagine the crystal blue ocean sparkles in the sun, with calm ocean waters of the coral sea rolling onto the pristine sands of Whitehaven Beach.
As visitors step foot on this paradise, they are handed a glass of Champagne and serenaded by a roving beach band. An array of freshly shucked oysters, salmon sashimi and canapes await them to complete their perfect entrance into this blissful setting.

Guests then experience a gourmet buffet lunch served on white linen tables beneath a white marquee. The menu comprises fresh seafood, premium BBQ meats, delectable salads and dessert platters that provide an exquisite taste for all palates. To accompany these delights is Laurenti Champagne, Australian wines, premium beers, Grainshaker cocktails and soft drinks so that guests may savour their meal with drinks fittingly suited to the occasion.

This idyllic afternoon continues as guests relax in the sublime blues waters or get competitive in beach limbo before taking part in live acoustic entertainment provided by nationally acclaimed 6-piece band The Natural Culture. This music will be sure to bring out the joy within each person while allowing them to revel in nature’s beauty around them.

For those who seek freedom from everyday life, tickets at $499 per person offer transportation from Port of Airlie to Whitehaven Beach along with everything mentioned above – creating an unforgettable day filled with luxury and relaxation!

Event Ticket $499 per person

Book your tickets here

For large group bookings (15+) or Hamilton Island transfers please contact info@whiteonwhitehaven.com.au or call 0418 155 542

Ticket Price Includes

• Ferry transfers from Airlie Beach
• Welcome canapes, gourmet buffet lunch and delectable desserts, all prepared by the award-winning chefs of Fish D’vine.
• Drink package of Laurenti Champagne, premium Australian wines, national and international beers, Grainshaker and Diablo cocktails, bottled water and soft drink.

Important Ticket Information

In keeping with the White on White theme, attendees are encouraged to wear white. The dress code is smart casual. Remember you will be on a beach, so it is recommended to leave the stilettos at home. Bring your swimmers and a towel and anything else you would take for a day at the beach.

Boarding commences at 9.00am for 9.30am ferry departure from Port of Airlie to Whitehaven Beach. Returning you back to Airlie Beach by 5.00pm.

Further check-in details will be provided closer to the event.

Note Hamilton Island transfers are not included but will be available at an additional cost TBC. Please contact info@whiteonwhitehaven.com.au for Hamilton Island transfers.

The Whitsundays’ ultimate bucket list event, White on Whitehaven Long Lunch by Fish D’vine, is back in September and tickets are on sale now.

Due to the popular demand for this unique dining experience, the 2023 event will run over three days from September 8 – 10, with ticket buyers able to purchase for their preferred day to attend. The event is held on iconic Whitehaven Beach, which means tickets are strictly limited, people are urged to make purchasing tickets a priority, so they don’t miss out.

The White on Whitehaven Long Lunch offers a truly bespoke experience that encapsulates the very essence of The Whitsundays. Donning your best white attire, your day starts in the tropical resort town of Airlie Beach, where you’ll cruise on the azure blue waters of the Coral Sea, taking in the beauty of the Whitsunday Islands.

Upon arrival, you will be handed a glass of Champagne as you step onto the soft silica sands of Whitehaven Beach, while being serenaded by the roving beach band. Freshly shucked oysters and salmon sashimi will do the rounds on the beach, to compliment your Champagne and views. A gourmet buffet lunch of fresh seafood, premium BBQ’d meats and delectable salads will be served on white linen tables under a white marquee to complete the theme.

The ticket price includes canapes, a buffet seafood lunch and mouth-watering desserts prepared on the beach by Fish D’vine and a drink package of Laurenti Champagne, premium Australian wines and national and international beers, Grainshaker and Diablo cocktails, bottled water and soft drink.

After lunch, spend the afternoon relaxing in the sublime blue water, soaking up the sun with newfound friends, or getting competitive in the beach limbo before departing on the leisurely cruise back to the mainland.

Fish D’vine co-owner Kevin Collins said he was thrilled to host the ultimate Queensland luncheon experience again and urged people to secure their tickets as they are already selling fast.

“The 2022 event saw three days of stunning Whitsundays Spring weather attracting over 700 guests from around the country. White on Whitehaven is the only Whitehaven Beach long lunch event open to the public and many guests have rebooked to join us again this year. The Saturday is 50% sold already, so don’t delay as this year’s event is sure to be a sell-out.” Mr Collins said.

TourismWhitsundays Chief Executive Officer, Rick Hamilton believes this year’s White on Whitehaven Long Lunch by Fish D’vine will be another great success for FishD’vine and The Whitsundays.

“The White on Whitehaven Long Lunch by Fish D’vine is one of the most anticipated events in the region’s jam-packed events calendar. People have returned year after year from our key markets of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne to enjoy the remarkable experience.

“Events in The Whitsundays play a large role in attracting repeat visitation to the region and help to promote the diverse experiences available to visitors. White on Whitehaven is fast becoming one of the most sought-after events on our calendar, with the winning combination of iconic Whitehaven Beach, fresh locally sourced seafood and Laurenti Champagne, it’s not hard to see why,” said Mr Hamilton.

Tickets for this iconic event are $499 per person and include:

Air-conditioned transfers from Port of Airlie to Whitehaven Beach
Champagne, freshly shucked oysters, salmon sashimi and canapes on arrival
Gourmet buffet lunch of fresh seafood, meats and salads
Dessert Platters
Laurenti Champagne, Australian wines, premium beers, Grainshaker and Diablo cocktails and soft drink
Live acoustic entertainment by the nationally acclaimed 6-piece band The Natural Culture.

This press release was sent by email from Tourism Whitsundays dated 26/04/2023