Whitsundays to Host Sailing Events at the 2032 Olympics!
The Whitsundays, the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, is officially set to shine on the world stage!
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has just announced that the Whitsundays will host sailing events for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games - a massive win for the region, and the result of tireless advocacy and collaboration.
In his first year as Mayor, Ry Collins has made it a top priority to push the case for the Whitsundays to be recognised as an Olympic venue. Throughout the Queensland Government’s 100-day review, he’s been knocking on doors, boarding planes, and meeting directly with key decision-makers—ensuring the Whitsundays' voice was heard loud and clear.
During recent meetings with the Department of Sport and the Olympics and the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority, Mayor Collins presented a brief business case outlining why our region is perfectly placed to host Olympic sailing—and today, that hard work has paid off.
A special thanks goes to the Crisafulli Government and Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm MP, as well as the Whitsunday Sailing Club and Port Denison Sailing Club, whose passion, local knowledge, and relentless belief in this vision helped bring it to life. Their role as champions of our sailing community has been instrumental.
With ideal winds, sheltered waters, world-class infrastructure, and a breathtaking backdrop of 74 tropical islands, the Whitsundays is Australia’s premier sailing destination—ready to welcome the world and deliver an unforgettable Olympic experience in 2032.
Even before being elected Mayor Ry Collins was involved in early discussions with the former government’s 2032 commission, where the Whitsundays was on the radar—until attention shifted back to the southeast. But his vision never wavered.
This announcement isn’t just a win for the Whitsundays—it’s a shining example of what’s possible when Council and community come together with passion, persistence, and purpose.
A truly Queensland Games means all of Queensland benefits—and now, the Whitsundays will proudly play its part. Let the countdown begin!
