Hayman Island
Hayman Island is one of Australia’s most beautiful tropical islands, and contains on of the the leading hotels in the world. The Hayman Island Resort is one of the most sought after five star destinations in Australia. The resort is located of the coast of Queensland in the famous Whitsunday Islands and is accessed by air from the Great Barrier Reef airport at Hamilton Island and then via helicopter or luxury boat transfer. There are no airstrips on Hayman Island so seclusion and privacy is assured.
Hayman also features the most spectacular swimming pool options of any Great Barrier Reef resort. Nearly all of the rooms overlook this massive man made lagoon which also incorporates bars and relaxation areas and also a joins the beach and water sports area.
Hayman Island is the most northerly of the Whitsunday Islands and is situated about 28 kilometres north east of Shute Harbour. The island is mountainous and covered with eucalypt and hoop pine, making Hayman island an absolute paradise for the keen hiker.
There’s excellent snorkelling directly off the beaches in Blue Pearl Bay, which is amongst the best in the Whitsundays. There are plenty of activities ranging from bushwalks to snorkel tours of the Great Barrier Reef.
Hayman Island is a relatively small island, only 400 hectares with stunning views all around. Surrounding islands and the mainland can be seen from Hayman and they are accessible by boat or yacht.
When staying at Hayman there is a wide range of activities available to you which include paddle skiing, snorkeling, tennis courts, hobby cat sailing, squash courts, outdoor Jacuzzi, windsurfing, walking tracks, cinema screenings and all the other activities you can expect in a five star resort of this caliber.
Hayman Island also features a number of fine restaurants such as La Fontaine, which features classic French cuisine in elegant surroundings. The Oriental restaurant offers exotic Asian cuisine set amongst traditional Japanese gardens. There is also La Trattoria for casual al fresco Italian and Mediterranean dining.
The club lounge bar and the pool bar offer a unique place to sit and relax with a pina colada or whatever your poison. All visitors return from the island relaxed and refreshed. Exactly how you want a holiday to make you feel.
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