Entertainment Tonight airs special Whitsundays segment

One of the top rating TV shows in the US, Entertainment Tonight (ET), aired a special segment on the Whitsundaysthis week with host Cameron Mathison visiting the region to showcase the multitude of experiences for visitors. Supported by Tourism Australia and Tourism and Events Queensland, ET’s coverage also aims to promote the region’s recovery following Cyclone Debbie.

Activities filmed include snorkelling Hardy Reef, a scenic helicopter flight over Heart Reef, a superyacht cruise to Whitehaven Beach for a picnic, a round of golf at Hamilton Island Golf Course, visiting the dingoes at WILD LIFE Hamilton Island and banana boating at Airlie Beach. The piece also touched on the region’s resilience and recovery in the wake of Cyclone Debbie.

Topics: Entertainment Tonight, Tourism & Events QLD, tourism australia, Tourism QLD, tourism Whitsundays, Whitsundays tourism

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