At the heart of sport is the community, and at the heart of the community is now Club Whitsunday. Club Whitsunday, a brand-new sporting facility, bar and restaurant is set to change the whole experience of sport in the region.
As Queensland's first true greenfield club in 25 years, Club Whitsundays will serve as a vibrant hub for the sporting community and beyond. It will offer a welcoming space for families and locals to come together, enjoy delicious meals, drinks, and entertainment, including pokies, TAB and a dedicated kids' club. In addition, all proceeds from the club will be reinvested into the community, helping sports and recreation grow.
Representatives coming together from different codes to celebrate the upcoming opening of Club Whitsunday. Photo credit: Rachael Smith and Ruth Puddefoot
After 10 years of planning and development, Club Whitsunday is set to open its doors on January 20, with memberships available from January 13.
The club will offer a full hospitality experience, including a vibrant sports bar, a bistro focused on high-quality steak and seafood, regional specialties, and a commitment to a farm-to-table approach.
Additional amenities include a kids' club and live music, creating a welcoming environment for all ages.
The venue will officially launch with a soft opening on Monday 20th January, followed by a major Australia Day weekend celebration that will feature live music and a variety of sports and activities.
Club Whitsunday is backed by five founding members—AFL, Touch Football, Netball, Soccer, and Rugby Union—along with a new affiliate member, Cricket, adding to its diverse sporting offerings.
Justin Butler, President of Club Whitsunday, discussed how the club’s broad range of activities will appeal to a variety of visitors:
“All year round, the sports venue will be full of people and different games going on, including hosting visiting clubs.”
“It’s a full hospitality offering and open seven days a week!
“Whether you’re down here because your kids are playing sport or not, everyone is welcome.”
The club's facilities are also designed to host more events and activities, such as supervised movie nights for kids and additional kids' club programming, ensuring there's something for the whole family to enjoy.
The original vision for Club Whitsunday was to attract major sporting events, and today, the club’s upgraded facilities reflect that goal. With state-of-the-art amenities, the venue is now capable of hosting larger games and bringing bigger teams to the region, making it the first of its kind in the State in 25 years.
Tim Oberg, President of the Whitsunday Sportspark, explained how Club Whitsunday’s introduction is a game-changer for the entire location:
“I can tell you from traveling around and going to different carnivals and different sports all over Central North Queensland, that this would be the number one venue for junior sport, particularly Junior rugby, outside of Southeast Queensland.”
“To have a venue, a brand-new venue, right on the doorstep of all the sports, is going to be amazing.”
“The sport will promote the venue, and the venue will promote the sports alongside supporting the sports financially and this should be a game changer for everything, and it will completely change the way that we finance the sports and fundraise.”
“To have the resources to create more opportunities for the kids is amazing, that’s what it’s all about.”
The venue is expected to benefit thousands of players and their families across multiple sports. The new facility is seen as a game-changer for local sports funding and development. Congratulations to all involved.
Representatives enjoying a beer at the brand-new Club Whitsunday
Three Directors of Club Whitsunday, Justin Butler, Tim Langford and Craig Spence
Photo credit: Rachael Smith and Ruth Puddefoot
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