Press Room

Meridien Marinas

January 2010

The Whitsunday region boats a range of excellent marina facilities, including Meridien's Abel Point, offering first class facilities to a wide range of commercial and private clients.

Boat International USA - tope three marinas in South Pacific

January 2010

As judged by the readers of a leading international yachting publication, Queensland is home to some of the world's best superyacht facilities.

Leading artist to judge Artshow

29 April 2009

The Whitsunday Marine Art Show, which has ben attracting a growing following throughout Queensland over the past six years, has captured the interest of world-class marine artist Ian Hansen.

Whitsunday transit to service Abel Point

1 April 2009

It's been a long time coming but Abel Point Marina may soon be serviced by a regular bus run in a move to combat persistent parking problems at the popular facility.

Queensland on track to lure World Superyachts

12 December 2008

Queensland's azure blue cruising waters are about to become even more attractive to the lucrative international superyacht market. Restrictive regulations regarding permits, visas and a range of other government and logistical hurdles are finally being overcome to make Queensland more superyacht friendly.

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New restaurant opens at Abel Point

29 October 2008

Meridien Marinas Abel Point has welcomed the new Barracuda's Oyster Bar and Grill to the marina's commercial and retail precinct. Barracuda's part owner and former Cairns gourmet restaurateur Henk Witsen said he's looking forward to meeting more of the Airlie Beach identities hungry for a new dining experience.