Australia Day in the Whitsundays

Event · The Whitsundays · 26 January

Australia Day on the water

Spend the public holiday at Whitehaven Beach with your own crew, a long lunch on deck and the water toys, then cruise home at sunset.

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From the water

Why it’s best on board

While the beaches and marinas fill up, IMPULSIVE takes your group out to the islands for the day with nothing to organise.

Up to 80 guests for a party on deck, or 20 for a seated lunch, with the crew running the day from boarding to the sunset run home.

This year · 2027

DateTuesday 26 January 2027
Half day, 4 hoursAUD $16,000
Full day, 8 hoursAUD $30,000
GuestsUp to 80, or 20 seated
BoardingHamilton Island

Incl. GST. Add a catering and drinks package per guest, Gold or Premium, from $415 per person for a half day. One group per date.

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The day

How the day runs

Board at Hamilton IslandWelcome drinks, then north into the islands.

Whitehaven BeachAt anchor off the silica sand for a swim.

Lunch on deckThe chef’s menu with your drinks package.

In the waterSnorkelling, paddleboards and the waterslide.

Sunset run homeDrinks on the sun deck on the way back.

Back at the marinaDisembark at Hamilton Island.

An example. The Captain plans around weather and tides.

On board

What’s included

  • The whole yacht for your group
  • Captain and crew of eight
  • Fuel within the day’s itinerary
  • Tea, coffee and fresh orchids
  • Catering and drinks packages per guest
  • Service attendants for events

On board

Your venue for the day

Lunch on the aft deck of IMPULSIVE

The aft deckLong lunches and sunset drinks in the open air, with the chef cooking throughout.

The main saloon aboard IMPULSIVE

The saloonA vast saloon behind a semi-circular glass entrance, with panoramic views.

A plated dish served by the crew aboard IMPULSIVE

The dining roomSeated dinners for up to 20, served by the crew with a menu from the chef.

The upper deck lounge aboard IMPULSIVE

The upper deckSun loungers, a bar and the Japanese soaker tub, with the best views on board.

IMPULSIVE at anchor with the waterslide out

The water toysWaterslide, paddleboards and snorkel gear, plus jetski, eFoils and Fliteboards on overnight charters.

A table of food prepared by the chef aboard IMPULSIVE

The chefCanapés, grazing or a seated menu, planned around your guests.

40mMondomarine, Italy
5Cabins
80Guests for events
20Seated dining
8Crew
5GAnd Starlink

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Guests raising cocktails at sunset on board IMPULSIVEGuests in the sun on the swim platform of IMPULSIVELunch on the aft deck of IMPULSIVE

Questions

Before you book

How far ahead should we book?

Only one group can book IMPULSIVE on Australia Day. Send us an enquiry and we will confirm availability and hold the date while you decide.

How many guests can come?

Up to 80 for a cocktail-style day or evening, and 20 for a seated lunch or dinner. Groups of fewer than 12 are catered on an APA basis with a bespoke menu from our chef.

How do food and drinks work?

Choose a Gold or Premium catering and beverage package per guest, or a seated menu from the chef. Strictly no BYO. See our sample menus.

Where do we board?

Hamilton Island, in the Whitsundays. Pick-ups from other islands can be arranged on request.

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Hold IMPULSIVE for Australia Day

Tell us your group size and how you would like to spend the day, and we will send a proposal.

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Prefer to talk? Call 1300 424 278.

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