Hayman Island
Beautifully situated in the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, Hayman is Australia's most celebrated private island destination. The most northerly island of the Whitsundays Group, Hayman invites guests into a world of privacy, luxury, relaxation, fine wines, abundant dining and breathtaking scenery. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, this idyllic retreat has won a host of prestigious local and international awards.
Activities
Hayman has the beach experience down to a fine art. Go swimming, catamaran sailing, windsurfing or paddleskiing on the beautiful crescent-shaped beach that hugs the resort. Or visit the island’s two picturesque Blue Pearl Bay beaches for coral viewing, snorkeling and private picnic lunches. Take to the skies in a seaplane or helicopter - or to the sea in one of Hayman’s fleet of pleasure craft - to enjoy more remote beaches, including the silica sands of renowned Whitehaven Beach.
The island’s Marine Centre is the hub of all things aquatic, offering diving and snorkelling trips to fringing and outer reefs, escorted half and full-day game fishing trips, private charters, water-skiing, sea kayaking and exhilarating inflatable tube rides - to name but a few activities. The waters surrounding Hayman provide some of the best fishing in the world, with Australian and international records continually established in the region. Home to the Hayman Yacht club, the island is also the Whitsunday’s premier sailing playground.
Gourmand or simply hungry guest: go behind the scenes and take a seat at The Chef’s Table in the resort’s main kitchen for a meal you’ll never forget. No matter where you dine - at one of the resort’s array of restaurants, on the beach, aboard a boat or by the pool (at seven times Olympic size, one of the largest in the Southern Hemisphere) - Hayman’s kitchen brigade of 50 international and Australian chefs ensures that every meal is a gastronomic experience.
A huge variety of land-based sporting activities, including tennis, golf putting and driving, archery and snooker is complimented by the pampering indulgence offered at the award-winning Spa Chakra Hayman. And for those with children, help is at hand at Hernando’s Hideaway, an exquisite cottage nestled in gardens near the marina that is home to the Kids Club and Crèche.
At Hayman, 5-star luxury is about superb service in a sublime natural setting.
Style of accommodation
Hayman presents resort living in 212 beautifully appointed rooms, suites, penthouses and a villa, all featuring private terraces or balconies and offering breathtaking views of pools, lagoons, beach, gardens or the Coral Sea.
The Retreat Wing
The Retreat Rooms are set back from the beach in tropical gardens In the tranquil tropical gardens of the Beach Wing within 10 metres of the Hayman Beach. An exclusive group of 16 rooms, each has a strong relationship with the outdoors, and the tropical surrounds provide a lush canopy enveloping a verandah and outdoor rinse shower. The interior is a peaceful haven of natural tones and rich grained woods. Special features include a daybed and an open plan luxurious bathroom with a sunken bath that overlooks a private rockery garden with outdoor rainwater shower.
The Pool Wing
Comprising Pool Rooms, Pool Access, Pool Deluxe and Pool Suites, the Pool Wing overlooks the famous Hayman Pool and tropical gardens. Level 3 also offers views out to the Coral Sea and neighbouring Hook
Island. This wing is ideal for guests wishing to be close to and enjoy views of the iconic pool.
The Lagoon Wing
Comprising Lagoon Rooms, Lagoon Deluxe, Lagoon Suites and 11 Penthouses, the Lagoon Wing overlooks the tranquil lagoon, tropical gardens and Lagoon Pool. Levels 3 and 4 - the latter housing the resort Penthouses - also offer views out to the Coral Sea and neighbouring Hook Island. The Penthouses, offering butler service and use of the Penthouse Lounge, reflect a variety of themes, ranging from the stylish, understated décor of the French Penthouse to the relaxed ease of the Queensland Penthouse with its vibrant colours and hand-made timber furniture. The Lagoon Wing offers larger rooms and suites than those in the Pool Wing.
The Beach Wing
The Beach Wing comprises Beach Front rooms and a private Beach Villa fronting Hayman Beach. Villa features include concierge service, enclosed courtyard, outdoor deck with refreshing plunge infinity pool and outdoor rockery shower. The Beach Wing is ideal for couples wishing to stay in boutique accommodation in tranquil surrounds.
Great Barrier Reef access
- Diving and snorkelling trips to local and outer reefs
- P.A.D.I. dive courses
- Escorted day and night dives
- Private charters (ranging from small speed boats to luxury cruisers)
- Snorkel safari trips
- Semi-submersible
- Private mooring at Bait Reef dive site
- Sea-kayaking
- Helicopter and seaplane scenic flights
- Day cruise (with Cruise Whitsundays) to Knuckle Reef Lagoon pontoon (facility includes underwater viewing chamber, semi-submersible, glass-bottom boat, snorkelling, diving and Seawalker helmet diving)
- Reefworld fly/cruise charter (Reefworld, the largest offshore facility on the Great Barrier Reef, includes underwater viewing chamber, semi-submersible, P.A.D.I. introductory and certified dives, plus guided snorkelling tours with a resident marine biologist).
Destination highlights
- Hayman Pool - seven times Olympic size
- Beach Villa - one-of-a-kind accommodation
- Fishing, diving, snorkelling, cruising and sailing
- Fine food and wine; international and Australian cuisine
- Beautifully manicured gardens
- The Hayman Collection of contemporary Australian art
- Award-winning Spa Chakra Hayman
Spa experience
Designated a Leading Spa (the first and only global certification process for luxury spas), Spa Chakra Hayman offers guests an exclusive selection of personally tailored beauty and well-being programs designed to restore wellness and balance. Therapies highlight the Guerlain Methode - a patented facial and body massage technique performed in the Champs Elysees Guerlain Institute since 1938, and the complete range of Guerlain’s renowned skincare, fragrance and make-up products.
The Whitsundays
Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and cradled by the calm waters of the Coral Sea, the 74 (mostly uninhabited) Whitsunday Islands offer glorious weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs and fascinating flora and fauna. Discover the wonder that is Heart Reef. Sink your feet into the dazzling white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach. Or simply sail at sunset across the crystal-clear waters. This quintessential wonderland awaits your pleasure.
Great Barrier Reef Protection
Hayman is the proud custodian of it’s location within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and is active in ensuring the survival and protection of this beautiful heritage-listed place in the world.
Fact Box
Postal address: Hayman, Great Barrier Reef, Queensland 4801, Australia
Telephone: 61 7 4940 1234
Fax: 61 7 4940 1567
Email: reserve@hayman.com.au
Website: www.hayman.com.au
Access
Regular flights are available from most Australian capital cities to Hayman Island via the Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island. Flights connect with Hayman’s luxury launches, seaplanes or helicopters. Alternative access is available via Proserpine Airport, or via boat service from Shute Harbour. Launch or boat transfer time is 55 minutes and seaplane or helicopter is 15 minutes.
