If you plan to attend Hamilton Island Race Week to create content for external publication, you must apply for media accreditation.
To apply, you’ll need to:
- Meet the accreditation criteria
- Read and sign the Media Accreditation and Media Boat Policy
- Provide proof of valid third-party insurance.
- Present valid photo identification
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Alternatively, if you haven't applied before arriving on Hamilton Island, you can complete your media accreditation application in person at the Content Centre, located at the Hamilton Island Yacht Club during Race Week.
Whale protection requirements
Before undertaking any on-water activities during Hamilton Island Race Week, accredited media and media boat operators must comply with all applicable Commonwealth and Queensland laws and regulations relating to marine mammals, including the additional whale protection requirements that apply within the Whitsundays Whale Protection Area.
Accredited media should familiarise themselves with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority's whale protection regulations and guidance before heading out on the water.
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Compliance with all applicable marine mammal protection regulations is a condition of media accreditation for anyone undertaking on-water activities during Hamilton Island Race Week.
Assessment for media accreditation
All applications are assessed by the Hamilton Island PR team. Media accreditation is granted at the discretion of Hamilton Island Enterprises Limited.
If you don't meet the accreditation criteria, you're still very welcome to attend Hamilton Island Race Week as a spectator.