qualia releases exclusive Hamilton Island Race Week packages

The southern hemisphere’s largest offshore keelboat regatta, Hamilton Island Race Week, has announced it will return for its 38th edition between August 19 to 26, 2023. 

qualia has released three exclusive three-night Hamilton Island Race Week packages between 18 – 21 August, and 24 – 27 August, allowing guests to experience the ultimate in Australian luxury at the sought after sailing and lifestyle event.

All qualia packages include access to one of qualia’s exclusive Race Week events including the Signature Dinner with acclaimed French Chef Guillaume Brahimi, the ever-popular Charles Heidsieck Champagne Lunch, the much-anticipated Paspaley Luncheon; and the Opening Weekend Cocktail Event at Long Pavilion, qualia which includes a special guest appearance by an acclaimed Australia performer.

Guests who purchase qualia packages will have the opportunity to see the exhilarating on-water action up-close and in style on board luxury superyacht, Quantum that is travelling from Sydney especially for the event to host daily spectator cruises. 

qualia’s General Manager, Scott Ratcliffe, said that experiencing Hamilton Island Race Week at qualia provides guests with the opportunity to attend some of the most exclusive events in the country while enjoying Australia’s premier Great Barrier Reef destination. “At qualia, we’re committed to crafting extraordinary guest experiences and Hamilton Island Race Week is no exception. This event provides a rare opportunity to be part of a world-class sailing and lifestyle event, while enjoying the epitome of Australian luxury.” 

Hamilton Island Race Week attracted a fleet of over 220 boats in 2022 and this year promises to bring in the same numbers of boats and to host guests and sailors from around the world. 

The iconic event is renowned for bringing together professional and amateur sailors, celebrities, media and style leaders for a week of highly anticipated events in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. While the racing takes place around the picturesque Whitsunday Islands, on shore there will be an exciting line-up of activities open to the general public along with ticketed events.

The full line-up of events at Hamilton Island Race Week 2023 is expected to be announced on June 15. 

qualia’s Hamilton Island Race Week packages start at $5568* twin share. Further information about these exclusive packages can be found here. 

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Notes to editors: 

qualia, Australia's world class luxury resort on the Great Barrier Reef, is located on the secluded and breathtakingly beautiful northern-most point of Hamilton Island. qualia has 60 elegant one-bedroom pavilions and a Beach House, each set among eucalyptus trees with postcard views of the idyllic blue and green waters of the Whitsundays.  

Two superb restaurants and Spa qualia cater exclusively to guests of the resort. Hamilton Island can be accessed directly from all east coast international gateway cities in less than three hours. www.qualia.com.au 

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