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qualia Opening Weekend Race Week Package

16 - 19 August 2025*
Join us as we mark 40 incredible years of Hamilton Island Race Week — a legendary celebration of sailing, friendship, and coastal beauty.

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qualia Opening Weekend Race Week Package

In 2025, Hamilton Island Race Week celebrates an extraordinary 40 years and qualia invites you to mark this milestone in signature style with our Opening Weekend three-night package.

From 16 - 19 August 2025*, immerse yourself in the relaxed luxury of qualia, where breathtaking views meet world-class cuisine. To honour this special occasion, our Head Chef, Joshua Hingston and the qualia team, will be joined by acclaimed guest chef Will Cowper to present a curated culinary experience that showcases the finest flavours of the Whitsundays and Australian coastal dining.

Celebrate four decades of Race Week with an unforgettable weekend of elegance, flavour, and island charm.

Three night packages are either 15 - 18 August or 16 - 19 August 2025*

Book online or contact our Luxury Specialists on 1300 725 172.


Exclusive Package Highlights

  • Enjoy three nights of secluded luxury in your private pavilion for two inclusive of standard amenities and daily à la carte breakfast
  • Candlelit dinner and performance at Long Pavilion. Enjoy an evening of refined sophistication, with a meticulously curated three course menu by qualia Executive Chef Joshua Hingston, complemented by the exciting new release of Nicole Oatley Wines and a special candlelit performance by acclaimed soprano Amy Manford.
  • Live La Dolce Vita by the Coral Sea at Pebble Beach - enjoy the vibrant flavours of Italy during our long lunch, featuring a produce-driven menu by our guest chef Will Cowper of OTTO Brisbane. 
  • Impulsive Spectator Cruise - Enjoy front-row seats to the action-packed sailing regatta aboard the superyacht Impulsive, whilst enjoying complementary champagne and canapes.


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Standard qualia Inclusions

  • Use of an electric golf buggy for the duration of your stay (drivers licence required)
  • All non-alcoholic beverages at qualia - including soft drinks, juices, waters, tea and coffee (does not include blended beverages)
  • 24-hour chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
  • VIP return Hamilton Island airport/marina transfers
  • Use of non-motorised watercraft
  • Use of the qualia gym, spa, sauna and access to tennis court hire
  • Complimentary WiFi

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Leeward Pavilion

Perfectly positioned accommodation to take in sea views, Australian bushland and the Whitsundays.

3 night package, from $7,980* twin share

Call 1300 725 172 to book. 

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View of private deck with plunge pool and the Whitsundays from inside Windward Pavilion lounge

Windward Pavilion

Uniquely Australian luxury accommodation, each with panoramic sea views overlooking the Whitsundays and a private plunge pool.

3 night package, from $9,900* twin share

Call 1300 725 172 to book. 

*Click here for package terms and conditions

How to book

Book online using the buttons above or you can call Hamilton Island Holidays on 1300 725 172.

Offer

Hamilton Island Race Week Opening Weekend Package including:

  • Three nights' accomodation, twin share
  • A la carte breakfast daily at the Long Pavilion
  • Tickets for two to a candlelit dinner and performance at Long Pavilion.
  • Tickets for two to a Live La Dolce Vita lunch by the Coral Sea at Pebble Beach 
  • Tickets for two for a two-hour cruise on the Impulsive spectator cruise accompanied by champagne and canapes (subject to weather conditions) 
  • Use of an electric golf buggy for the duration of your stay (drivers licence required)
  • All non-alcoholic beverages at qualia - including soft drinks, juices, waters, tea and coffee (does not include blended beverages)
  • 24-hour chauffeur service around Hamilton Island
  • VIP return Hamilton Island airport/marina transfers
  • Use of non-motorised watercraft
  • Use of the qualia gym, spa, sauna and access to tennis court hire
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Eligible for Velocity Points when qualia accommodation booked direct (conditions apply)

Travel Dates
15 - 18 August or 16 - 19 August 2025 inclusive. 
Minimum 3 night stay applies. 

Airfares

Not included

Exclusions

Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Available to new bookings only. Not valid for Conference or Group bookings. Hamilton Island room nights cannot be purchased for the purpose of third party promotions and prizing.

Booking Credit Card Transaction Fees

Not applicable for qualia accommodation bookings made on the Hamilton Island or qualia websites or via the Reservation call centre.

On Island Credit/Debit Card Transaction Fees

A non-refundable 1.25% surcharge applies for all ‘credit’ and ‘tap and go’ transactions made on the island via credit or debit card. Fee free payments can be made via EFTPOS upon your request to our staff. Once requested, please insert your card and select ‘savings’ or ‘cheque’.

Deposit

  • A non-refundable deposit equivalent to 50% of the total booking value is required at the time of booking
  • Full payment is required at the time of booking if travel is within 7 days of arrival date

Final Balance

  • The final balance payment of your accommodation must be paid no later than 7 days prior to arrival date
  • The final balance payment will be automatically processed on the nominated credit card provided at the time of booking
  • Final balance payments not received by 7 days prior to arrival date may result in cancellation of the reservation
  • To pre-pay your final balance via an alternative method, please contact our Luxury Specialists on 1300 780 959 (+61 2 9433 0444)

Cancellations and Amendments

  • Cancellations and amendments received outside of 7 days of arrival date will be subject to a cancellation fee of 50% of the total booking value
  • Cancellations and amendments received within 7 days of arrival date, ‘No Shows’ and/or ‘Early Departures’ will be subject to a cancellation fee of 100% of the total booking value
  • Notice of any cancellation, amendment or reduction in reserved rooms must be provided in writing to our Luxury Specialists on reservations@qualia.com.au
  • Change and cancellation fees are not payable where you are entitled to a refund under the Australian Consumer Law.

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