Whitsundays Welcome Whale Event
Experiences
Signifying the start of whale season and the connection of Traditional Owners to humpback whales, the Welcome Whale Event aims to reconnect people to the environment.
The event includes a Traditional Welcome to Country, a Smoking Ceremony, an Indigenous dance ceremony welcoming whales to the region, and stories from Traditional Owners about their connection to whales. The event supports and connects visitors and locals to the Whales of the Whitsundays project.