Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Hayman Island
The most northern of the Whitsunday group, little Hayman is just 4 sq km in area and
rises to 250m above sea level. It has forested hills, valleys and beaches and a five-star re-
sort.
An avenue of stately date palms leads to the main entrance of the recently refurbished
One&Only Hayman Island Resort
( 07-4940 1838;
www.hayman.com.au
; r incl breakfast $590-8000;
)
, one of the most gilded playgrounds on the Great Barrier Reef with its hectare of swim-
ming pools, landscaped gardens and exclusive boutiques.
Resort guests must first fly to Hamilton's Great Barrier Reef Airport before being es-
corted to Hayman's fleet of luxury cruisers (one way adult/child $145/72.50) for a
pampered transfer to the resort.
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Lindeman Island
Lovely little Lindeman was once home to a busy Club Med resort; these days, it's only
nature photographers and hikers who provide any semblance of bustle, making independ-
ent treks for the varied island tree life and the sublime view from Mt Oldfield (210m).
Lindeman is mostly national park, with empty bays and 20km of impressive walking
trails.
Boat Port
is the best spot for camping.
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Whitsunday Island
Whitehaven Beach
, on Whitsunday Island, is a pristine 7km-long stretch of blinding sand (at
98% pure silica, said sand is some of the whitest in the world), bounded by lush tropical
vegetation and a brilliant blue sea. From Hill Inlet at the northern end of the beach, the
pattern of dazzling sand through the turquoise and aquamarine water paints a magical pic-
ture. There's excellent snorkelling from its southern end. Whitehaven is one of Australia's
most beautiful beaches.
