Since its $30 million facelift in 2002, Hayman Island Resort is considered one of the most exclusive and luxurious hotels around.
The resort's 214 rooms include 33 suites and 11 individually styled penthouses, making it the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the high life. Popular with celebrities, Hayman Island Resort's most famous holidaymakers include Sarah Michelle Gellar, Rod Stewart and Mariah Carey.
Spend your days relaxing under a palm tree and sipping cocktails, swimming in the spacious pools or exploring the bushland around the island.
You can also try one of the many complimentary activities on offer, including tennis, golf, snorkelling, windsurfing, catamaran sailing and paddle skiing. Sea kayaking, Great Barrier Reef diving trips and seaplane tours are also available but do have a charge.
Private speedboats are available for hire and just 20 minutes away is a very private beach, ideal for a little romance and seclusion. Here you can enjoy a picnic on the sand while taking in the sights of the Whitsunday Islands.
Just as Hayman is renowned for its luxurious accommodation, the resort is also known for its great dining. Aside from its four restaurants, Hayman Island Resort also features a chef's table, where guests are taken behind the scenes for dinner with the chef. This dining experience includes a demonstration of all culinary preparation, and guests are welcome to take notes from one of Hayman Island's premier chefs.
The facts
Qantas and Qantaslink fly to Hamilton Island with launch connections to Hayman Island. Prices start from $812 from Sydney and $1217 from Perth.
Viewers of The Great Outdoors can stay in a Palm Superior room and pay just $1020 for 3 nights per couple. This is offer is well under half price and is valid until the end of August, 2003.
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
Jetset
Tel: 13 63 83
Hayman Island
Tourism Queensland
Tel: 13 88 33
