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Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is located at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, a short distance off the Queensland coast and part of the Whitsunday Islands. Stretching over 3000km, the Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef.

We acknowledge and pay respect to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of the Great Barrier Reef region. In sharing elements of their history, heritage and culture we acknowledge the Ngaro people, the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which qualia stands.

Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island Destination

WHITSUNDAY
WONDERS

Located in the heart of the Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island is surrounded by the unsurpassed beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. The reef boasts an abundance of marine life and comprises of over 3000 individual reef systems, 300 coral cays and picturesque tropical islands with some of the world’s most beautiful sun-soaked, golden beaches.

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Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island Experiences

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qualia is a private oasis of secluded luxury in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Immerse yourself in the many sensory experiences at the lodge and enjoy easy access to the Whitsunday region’s most desirable attractions and the many wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island Accommodation

qualia

qualia’s sun-drenched northern aspect provides the ideal setting to appreciate the passing beauty of each day, with a choice of 60 individual pavilions, many of which feature a private plunge pool where guests can enjoy the breathtaking views across Whitsunday Passage.

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Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island Itineraries

Epic journeys

Embark on an unforgettable trip around Australia by creating an itinerary including qualia and other luxury lodges around the country. We’ve created a selection of suggested itineraries to inspire your travel planning.

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Getting there

LOCATION

The Great Barrier Reef is located in the tropical waters of Far North Queensland. The marine park stretches over 3000km (1800 miles) almost parallel to the Queensland coast, from near the coastal town of Bundaberg, up past the tip of Cape York. Hamilton Island is located in the Whitsunday Islands in the southern reaches of the Great Barrier Reef, a short distance off the Queensland coast.

Located on the secluded northernmost tip of Hamilton Island, qualia is a unique expression of world-class luxury and outstanding modern design.

OUR LITTLE WHITE BOOK

The Luxury Lodges of Australia brochure has become a treasured and widely recognisable ‘go to’ for Australian experiential luxury, enjoyed both online and in printed form at our lodges. The brochure is available to view or download in eight languages below.