Welcome Whales NAIDOC Movie Night - Proserpine Entertainment Centre

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We are thrilled to announce the return of "NAIDOC Welcome Whales Festival" on Friday 5 July at 5:00 PM, following the tremendous success of the inaugural event in 2023.

DUE TO WEATHER, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO THE PROSERPINE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE

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The Welcome Whales Festival scheduled for tonight has been relocated to the Proserpine Entertainment Centre, Whitsundays due to weather.

Join us tonight for an evening of rich cultural celebration and community spirit, starting with a heartfelt Welcome to Country, followed by traditional dance and songs.

Experience the beauty of Ochre painting, savour the taste of authentic damper with McNelley’s Bush Tucka Food Trailer, and other food vans.

As the evening progresses, settle in for a captivating screening of the "Whale Nation" movie. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate NAIDOC Week in a meaningful way, honouring the rich cultural heritage of our community.

Stalls include Whales of the Whitsundays merchandise stand, Great Barrier Reef Festival art activity stand, Creative Connections Whitsunday art activity stand plus more free workshops and community artwork projects!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Relocated whales event poster