GALLERY: Aussie Day festivities draw crowds in Whitsundays

Awards ceremonies celebrated our top citizens and sailors took to the water on a busy day around the region.

Australia Day celebrations around the Whitsundays. Pictures: Elyse Wurm. Photo in bottom left corner taken by Leandra Mollica.

From awards presentations to sailing and citizenship ceremonies, Australia Day celebrations took a range of different forms around the Whitsundays.

The sailing season was officially opened on Australia Day with a blessing of the fleet and a

sail past at the Whitsunday Sailing Club.

Residents also enjoyed an Australia Day Family Fun Day at the club, with more than 40 families taking to the water to try their hand at sailing.

 

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Australia Day Awards Presentations were also held in Collinsville, Airlie Beach and Bowen to recognise the region's top citizens.

For 37 residents, the day was a chance to be officially welcomed as Australian citizens through ceremonies in Bowen and Airlie Beach.

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GALLERY: Aussie Day festivities draw crowds in Whitsundays

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