For those already tired of weekends filled with wind, grey skies and rain, the Whitsundays is the ideal place to get a fix of blue water magic, and from now until December, seven-night all-inclusive Brampton Beat packages are available from $1397 per person ex Sydney and $1508 per person ex Melbourne. * If it�s a fun action-packed holiday you have in mind, head to one of Brampton�s seven glorious beaches for catamarans, paddle skis, snorkelling, sailing, windsurfing or having fun on jet skis, water skiing or wake boarding � and on Brampton all non-motorised watersports are free. Golf, archery, tennis, beach volleyball and many more activities are also free.

For those that want to party, the beat goes on and on and on. Guests can join in the fun of retro night or karaoke, dance the night away and make new friends around a beach barbecue. But unlike some other island destinations, there�s no pressure to become involved in activities of any kind. On Brampton, guests set their own agenda.

If it�s an escape from the big chill but some serious chill-out time you have in mind, Brampton is the ideal destination. Guests can sip cocktails by the pool, laze in a lounge chair and choose a secluded beach to find their own quiet place on the golden sands and enjoy a leisurely swim and picnic.

If romance is in the air, watching the sun set whilst cruising the Whitsunday waters or enjoying a seafood platter for two before hanging the �Beat it� sign over the door are other options�

Melbourne Gets the Brampton Beat: A seven night package ex Melbourne includes return economy airfares to Mackay, return launch transfer from Mackay to Brampton Island, accommodation, full buffet breakfast, smorgasbord lunch and 3 course table d'hote or themed buffet dinner daily including regular beach barbeques and Saturday night seafood buffet. Use of catamarans, paddle skis, sailboards, snorkelling, golf chip & putt, tennis and many other activities is included. Packages available from $1508 per person twin share. Valid for set departures Saturday to Saturday 22 September - 8 December or Sunday to Sunday 23 September - 9 December 2001. Bookings must be made by 15 September 2001. *Subject to availability; conditions apply.

Sydney Gets the Brampton Beat: A seven night package ex Sydney includes return economy airfares to Mackay, return launch transfer from Mackay to Brampton Island, accommodation, full buffet breakfast, smorgasbord lunch and 3 course table d'hote or themed buffet dinner daily including regular beach barbeques and Saturday night seafood buffet. Use of catamarans, paddle skis, sailboards, snorkelling, golf chip & putt, tennis and many other activities is included. Packages available from $1397 per person twin share. Valid for set departures Saturday to Saturday 22 September - 8 December or Sunday to Sunday 23 September - 9 December 2001. Bookings must be made by 15 September 2001. *Subject to availability. Conditions apply.

Media Contact: (not for publication) Julia Gauci P&O Australian Resorts (02) 9364 8350 or julia.gauci@poresorts.com

P&O Australian Resorts offer premium nature-based holiday experiences in some of Australia�s most spectacular locations. Each property within the Australia�s Natural Treasures portfolio is a unique window to one of Australia�s World Heritage Listed areas. As well as Brampton Island other P&O Australian Resorts include: Bedarra Island; Cradle Mountain Lodge; Dunk Island; Heron Island; Lizard Island & Silky Oaks Lodge & Healing Waters Spa.