23 Apr 2014
Hamilton Island will proudly host the Mother's Day Classic “Walk in the Park” fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research as a tribute to mums all around Australia on Sunday 11 May.
This is the fourth time Hamilton Island has held this popular Mother's Day tradition which raises funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and increases awareness about a disease that affects one in nine Australian women.
Glenn Bourke, Hamilton Island CEO said: “This event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the destination while rallying together as a community to celebrate the many special women in our lives.”
The event kicks off at 8am at the Bougainvillea Marquee and is open to people of all fitness levels, Participants can have the option to choose either a scenic 4.2km walk or a 6.7km run around the Island.
A sausage sizzle will be served after the event with activities and entertainment available for families to relax and enjoy around the beachside Bougainvillea pool.
Hamilton Island's impressive Spa wumurdaylin or Spa qualia will be open all afternoon for those wanting to take the energy levels down a notch or two and indulge in a much needed massage or soothing foot treatment.
Mother's Day Classic registrations can be made online until Wednesday 7 May 2014 at http://mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/qld/hamilton-island-qld. Alternatively, participants can register on the day from 6.45am at the Bougainvillea Marquee.
Travel deals:
For the ultimate Mother's Day, Hamilton Island is offering a 'Spa qualia Indulgence' stay at qualia from $2638* for two people. This offer includes two nights' accommodation, a la carte breakfast, dinner and non-alcoholic beverages consumed at qualia, one Driftway Ritual massage (90 minutes) per person at Spa qualia, VIP Return Hamilton Island airport/marina to hotel transfers, use of a two-seater electric golf buggy, use of non-motorised watercraft, complimentary Wi-Fi and beach drop-offs to selected local beaches and surrounding islands.
For details and all terms and conditions please call 13REEF (13 7333) or visit http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/hamilton-island-deals/.
*Valid for travel: from 1 April – 31 March 2015. Terms: Rates are based on twin share. Extra person rates apply. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Airfares not included. Deposit and cancellation policies apply.
Blackout dates: Audi Hamilton Island Race Week: 16 – 23 August 2014 inclusive, Festive Season: 20 December 2014 – 4 January 2015 inclusive.
NOTE TO EDITORS:
Hamilton Island is located off the Queensland coast of Australia, within the Whitsunday Islands at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here visitors can experience everything that is great about Australia – natural landscapes, calm turquoise waters, secluded beaches, beautiful weather, fascinating coral reefs, diverse flora and fauna. Hamilton Island offers a wide range of accommodation options, including award winning qualia, restaurants, bars, pools and shops, not to mention 65 activities and all within a short direct flight from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Cairns. There are also great connections from other Australian cities. www.hamiltonisland.com.au
qualia is located on the secluded northern-most point of HamiltonIsland. This luxurious, award-winning property has 60 one-bedroom pavilions and a Beach House, each set amongst eucalyptus trees many with postcard views of the idyllic blue, green waters of the Whitsundays, two superb restaurants and Spa qualia catering exclusively to guests. qualia welcomes guests 16 years and over.
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