Qualia

Whitsunday Islands, Australia

There’s getting away from it all, and then there’s Qualia. Set on Hamilton Island’s northernmost tip, it’s surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, with as-far-as-the-eye-can-see views of the Coral Sea and the Whitsundays. The resort is designed so that the 60 light-flooded pavilions afford the utmost privacy. Some look out onto the tropical bushland, others are ocean-facing with their own infinity-edge plunge pool. Either way, the decor complements the easy-breezy way of life here, from the polished hardwood timber floors and floor-to-ceiling glass doors to the outdoor sundecks. Though expect all the modern comforts, from huge flatscreens to air-con. Nature leads in the public spaces, too, with the Pebble Beach and Long Pavilion restaurants offering al fresco dining and a menu that unfolds across four chapters – Ocean, Garden, Pasture and Sweet. Or if you’re blissfully happy in your poolside cabana, they’ll bring the cocktails to you. Wildlife enthusiasts will be in their element – snorkelling the turquoise waters reveals an underwater kingdom and with 70 per cent of the island’s bushland protected by national park, the interior is mapped with bushwalking trails. Or charter a boat, do a yoga class, book a facial, bask on the white sand beach… anything is possible here.

Key Information

• Rooms: 63
• Starting Rate: $1317
• High Season: May-October
• Dining: Pebble Beach and Long Pavilion
• At the Hotel: Swimming pool(s), fitness centre, beach, library, boats, guided walks, diving
• 1300 780 959
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Location

20 Whitsunday Boulevard, Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, 4803