Whitsunday Region

Bowen Area and Whitsunday Area. A tourism region in Queensland.

Places in Whitsunday Region

Each place has its own page with the stays, tours and attractions listed there.

About Whitsunday Region

In the Whitsundays, think pure white silica underfoot at iconic Whitehaven Beach. Imagine breathtaking coral gardens experienced with Cruise Whitsundays - Great Barrier Reef Adventures. It's an island escape redefined.

Grants for Whitsunday Region operators

239 open now across state and national programs that apply in Queensland.

All QLD grants

Australian Government Festivals Australia
Supports high-quality arts projects that invite audiences to experience and engage with the arts at festivals across Australia.
GenAI Deep Search, Federal
Funding
Amount varies
Status
Open now
Queensland Destination Events Program (QDEP)
The primary purpose of the QDEP is to foster the growth of events that attract intrastate, interstate, and international visitors to Queensland, thereby stimulating regional economies and showcasing the state's diverse attractions.
Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ), State
Funding
$5,000 to $100,000
Status
Open now
Queensland Tourism Industry Development Grants
To support and enhance the tourism sector in Queensland by funding new projects, upgrades, and innovative strategies.
Queensland Government, State
Funding
$5,000 to $50,000
Status
Open now
Regional Connectivity Program
Funds projects that deliver improved digital connectivity in regional, rural, and remote areas.
GenAI Deep Search, Federal
Funding
Amount varies
Status
Open now

Whitsunday Region, answered

Where is Whitsunday Region?

Whitsunday Region is a tourism region in Queensland, Australia, as defined by the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse. It takes in Bowen Area and Whitsunday Area. In the Whitsundays, think pure white silica underfoot at iconic Whitehaven Beach. Imagine breathtaking coral gardens experienced with Cruise Whitsundays - Great Barrier Reef Adventures. It's an…

What is there to do in Whitsunday Region?

The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse lists the experiences, stays and attractions in Whitsunday Region. Each place in the region has its own page here.

Are there tourism grants for Whitsunday Region operators?

Yes. 239 grants are open now for tourism businesses in Queensland, including Whitsunday Region, across state and national programs. The full list is on the Queensland grants page, and the application detail is in Launchpad.

How do operators in Whitsunday Region get onto Launchpad?

Through a regional tourism organisation or council program on a free Starter seat, or directly at $595 a year. The Altitude Score is free to run without an account. Tell us where you operate and we will check whether a program is running in Whitsunday Region.