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Whitsunday Sailing Club

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About

Overview & Vibe

The Whitsunday Sailing Club sits on Ocean Road in the heart of Airlie Beach, looking out over Pioneer Bay with a harbour full of sailboats as the backdrop.

Setting & Style

Four spaces cover the range. The Bali Hut & Lawns is the headline — an oceanfront thatched pavilion and lawn taking 30 to 300 guests; Froggies Cove & Lawns handles 30 to 150; the Sailing Room & Terrace, with its marina-view deck, seats 10 to 80; and the Theatre works for 10 to 60. Every reception hire covers five hours of private use with a private bar and service staff, and every venue carries a booking fee and a minimum spend that can be spent on food and beverages. Ceremonies are a separate two-hour hire. Catering runs from platters and canapés through multi-course and alternate-drop sit-down menus, and Diablo cocktails come on tap from a custom-built bar set up in the event space. Every wedding here requires a professional wedding planner.

Ideal For

Couples wanting an Airlie Beach waterfront wedding with the venue costs published space by space.

The Need-to-Knows

Bali Hut & Lawns 30–300; Froggies Cove & Lawns 30–150; Sailing Room & Terrace 10–80; Theatre 10–60.
Reception hire is 5 hours private use with private bar and staff; ceremony hire is 2 hours at $800.
Venue hire $500–$1,500 plus minimum spends of $2,500–$6,000 depending on the space.
11 Ocean Road, Airlie Beach — all weddings require a professional wedding planner.

Standout Feature

The oceanfront Bali Hut — a thatched pavilion on the lawn above Pioneer Bay, for up to 300.

Amenities

Oceanfront Bali Hut Pavilion and Lawn
Froggies Cove & Lawns
Sailing Room with Marina-View Terrace
Theatre Room
Private Bar Included with Reception Hire
Five Hours Private Use
Diablo Cocktails on Tap from a Custom-Built Bar
Pioneer Bay Views
Service Staff Included
Platter, Canape and Sit-Down Menus

Ceremony Setting

outdoor
garden
indoor
waterfront

Dietary Options Supported

No details available.

Nearby Landmarks

Pioneer Bay – The water in front of the club
Airlie Beach Lagoon – A short walk along the foreshore
Coral Sea Marina – Next along the bay
Whitsunday Islands – Offshore in the view
Airlie Beach Main Street – Minutes away
Great Barrier Reef – The boats leave from the marina

On Site Accommodation

No details available.

Price Notes

Venue hire and minimum spend are charged per space: Bali Hut & Lawns $1,500 venue hire plus $6,000 minimum spend ($7,500 total); Froggies Cove & Lawns $500 plus $3,700 ($4,200); Sailing Room & Terrace $500 plus $3,000 ($3,500); Theatre $500 plus $2,500 ($3,000). Ceremony hire is $800 for two hours of private use. All reception venue hires include five hours of private use, a private bar and service staff, and booking fees apply to all venues. The minimum spend can be used on food and beverages purchased from the venue, and the bar tab is configurable — for example wine and beer on the tab with spirits and RTDs available for guest purchase. Diablo cocktails on tap can be served from a custom-built bar in the event space, choosing up to four flavours. A self-serve tea and coffee station can be set up for an additional setup fee plus a per-person charge. Platter selections must be ordered at least 28 days before the event. All weddings at the club require the engagement of a professional wedding planner