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Hayman Island Whitsunday Islands, Hayman Island QLD 4802, Australia Get directions
"A family-oriented luxury resort located in the heart of the Whitsunday Islands, offering a range of amenities and programming suited to children and parents alike." - Stuart Rigg
"A luxury island resort that emphasizes sustainability and partners with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, positioned as a gateway property for reef experiences and eco-conscious visitors exploring the reef." - Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty Patricia Doherty is a writer who specializes in covering destinations, resorts, and cruises for Travel + Leisure and other publications. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A honeymoon-favorite luxury resort noted for privacy and upscale amenities; guests view it as an ideal, indulgent base from which to explore the area’s vibrant natural beauty and expansive underwater environments." - Devorah Lev-Tov Devorah Lev-Tov Devorah Lev-Tov has been a travel, food, and drinks journalist for more than a decade, with bylines in publications like The New York Times, Vogue, and Bon Appétit, in addition to Travel + Leisure. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Newly renovated, the revamped InterContinental Hayman Island Resort is cited as one of the updates adding fresh appeal to visits to the Great Barrier Reef, helping draw visitors back to the region." - Chloe Sachdev Chloe Sachdev Chloe Sachdev is a London-based lifestyle and travel journalist. Her portfolio includes work with Condé Nast Traveller, The Telegraph, The Evening Standard, Travel + Leisure, Suitcase, and others. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

"Located in Australia’s Whitsunday archipelago near the Great Barrier Reef, this private-island resort features 176 wood-floored rooms and adults-only Beachfront Pavilions with energy-saving thermal technology. Public facilities include five dining outlets, a spa, gym, and a large swimming pool, and the property emphasizes refillable filtered water stations and a strict zero single-use plastic policy—including reef-safe sunscreens and ethically made boutique items—to reduce environmental impact during snorkeling, hiking, and reef exploration." - Kathryn Romeyn, Kristin Braswell, Margot Bigg, Devorah Lev-Tov