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qualia, Great Barrier Reef

Exclusive Hamilton Island is home to one of the Australia's most luxurious hotels. Designed for the discerning traveller and exclusively for adults, qualia is the ultimate retreat, boasting a private pebble beach and offering fine facilities, relaxed indulgence and personal service.

Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2012

Trip Advisor reviewers have voted qualia:

Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Australia - 6th

Accommodation

60 luxurious hillside pavilions feature air-conditioning, tea and coffee facilities, a living area and private sun deck, with island or Coral Sea views.
Leeward pavilions are studio style and have spectacular sunset views.
North-facing
Windward pavilions have a decking area showcasing expansive views, and a private plunge pool.
Secluded
Beach house pavilions are sumptuously spacious and boast an elegant dining room, lounge, kitchenette, flat-screen television, CD and DVD player, iPod dock, private infinity-edge pool and panoramic island or Coral Sea views.

Restaurants

Long Pavillion- Offering elegant dining. Pebble Beach- A casual water edge dining experience.

All Inclusive

YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
•   VIP return Hamilton Island airport/Marina transfers
•   Two seater golf buggy
•   Beach drop offs to selected local beaches on surrounding islands
•   Selected complimentary watersports.

Other details

Minimum stay: 2 nights Dec22 2012-Jan05 2013. Children under 16 years are not accepted.

Key information

Rooms
  • 60
Airport transfer time
  • 10 minutes
Recommended for
  • Honeymoon, Spa, World Class

Perfect Moment

Making a surprisingly smooth splash landing in the crystal clear waters on the shores of one of the world’s most beautiful beaches - a seaplane flight to Whitehaven Beach is a glorious experience.

Facilities

Facilities include two infinity pools, a fitness room, library, the superb Spa qualia and selected complimentary non-motorised watersports. Dine at the elegant Long Pavilion restaurant with its innovative and indulgent à la carte menu, and Pebble Beach on the water’s edge for casual lunching and beachside cocktails. Wildlife viewing opportunities are also abundant and there are fantastic snorkelling and diving excursions, as well as trips on board qualia’s 45-foot luxury cruising vessel.

Swimming Pools

Two infinity pools

Spa and beauty

Perfectly situated to catch the soft sea breezes and take in the tranquil views of the Whitsunday's Spa qualia is the ideal place in which to unwind. Spa qualia offers holistic treatments that focus on your overall well being. Be pampered by highly qualified staff who will smooth away tension while treating your mind, body and soul.

Location

Nestled into the secluded northern most tip of Hamilton Island, surrounded by the unsurpassed beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Approx. ten minutes from Hamilton island airport.

Beach description

A Mixture of white sandy beach and pebbles.

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Explore the surroundings

Destination introduction

The Whitsunday Islands are shrouded in lush rainforest and fringed by some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, turquoise waters and colourful coral reefs. Bordered by the remarkable Great Barrier Reef, this paradisiacal part of the world has a range of accommodation, from family-friendly resorts to some of the most romantic and exclusive hideaways imaginable.

Stay at one of Kuoni's hand-picked
Whitsundays resorts.

Whitsundays favourites
•   Take a helicopter or seaplane trip for unparalleled views of the reefs and perfectly-formed islands
•   Visit Whitehaven Beach - often described as one of the best beaches in the world - and, at low tide, walk up to the lookout at Tongue Point for views of the unique Hill Inlet
•   Indulge in a relaxing and rejuvenating spa treatment at luxurious
Hayman Island
•   Snorkel offshore or venture further afield on a diving excursion to the Great Barrier Reef

Whitsundays Honeymoons
All of our
Whitsundays hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in Australia.

Australia Weddings
As a weddings abroad specialist we at Kuoni are the ideal choice to help you plan your perfect wedding in Australia. We offer an extensive selection of wedding packages in Queensland's tropical north including the opportunity to marry on spectacular
Hamilton Island. For further information please see our dedicated Australia weddings pages or request a copy of our Weddings Brochure.


Australia Tailor Made
Don’t forget that with Kuoni you can create your own dream Australia holiday by customising your trip, choosing different combinations of nights, hotels and resorts.

•  Request a copy of our superb
Australia, New Zealand & South Pacific brochure
•  Call our Personal Travel Experts on
01306 747002 who will be happy to talk you through your requirements and provide a personalised quotation
• 
Request a quote online

Find out more about Australia with our
Information and Facts.
Read our
i-travel articles for more inspiration and ideas.

Shopping

Aborigine art is available in all major cities at every conceivable price. Shops selling duty-free goods are available so it’s worth looking at radios, photographic and electrical equipment, as well as clothes and perfumes. Your passport and ongoing ticket will prove that you’re eligible for duty-free although not always asked for. Souvenirs include the cuddly koala, boomerangs and the  Australian wide brimmed hat.

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