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The biggest annual celebration of the Great Barrier Reef and unique coastal lifestyle of The Whitsundays is nearly here for 2023 with this year's edition aiming to spotlight whales.
"Recycling is our passion," she said. "It's all about protecting the environment and the beautiful Great Barrier Reef." Recyclable Regatta co-ordinator Andrea Farley said it was a great chance to reuse items that reflected the lifestyle in Airlie Beach. The festival will be held August 5-8 and the Recyclable Regatta is one of the feature attractions of the festival each year. The rafts must be made out of recyclable materials but any type of oar or paddle could be used. The event is open to all ages and provides great family fun. There can be a maximum of three people in each crew.
"As part of this year's festival planning, we are introducing a volunteer mentoring program," she said. "That will allow the new volunteers to learn a variety of new skills from the more experienced committee members. "If you are new to town, this would be a great way to meet people and become involved in the community." The four-day festival will celebrate its 21st anniversary this year. Previous festival favourites, including the Family Fun Day, Recyclable Regatta and Comedy Gala, will be back this year but the committee is looking for fresh events to be added to the program and needs ...