The Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands

Voyages – Hamilton Island – Qualia
Hayman – Whitsunday Cruising – Palazzo Versace, Queensland

Fewer than 20 of the Great Barrier Reef’s 2000 islands cater for visitors – this stretch of glistening pearls on Australia’s Queensland coast offer relaxation and escapism in unique and luxurious surroundings.

Voyages Lizard Island

Lizard Islands is Australia’s northernmost resort, located right on the Great Barrier Reef and boasting 24 powdery white beaches. This is an excellent resort for scuba diving and snorkelling, with coral gardens, tropical fish and giant clams just moments away from the island’s beaches.Indulge your senses in the Azure Spa, or try sailing or bushwalking.
Lizard Islands’ elegant rooms and villas are all air-conditioned; Anchor Rooms boast a private balcony with hammock overlooking the gardens. The Pavilion offers 270 degree views, private plunge pool, daybed and complimentary bottle of Bollinger !
Prices include all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, motorised dinghies, paddle skis, windsurfing, glass bottom boat trips and other island activities.

Voyages Bedarra Island

Beddara Island is a tropical hideaway with just 16 secluded villas, each hidden in the rainforest and offering living area, kingsize bed and balcony, some offering private plunge pools. Bedarra Island boasts wonderful dining – including fresh seafood and exotic tropical produce. For lunch, enjoy a romantic beach picnic with a gourmet hamper.
Prices include all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, motorised dinghies, transfers from Dunk Island and other island activities.

Voyages Wilson Island

Wilson Island is a tiny coral cay located 40 minutes from Voyages Heron Island, and offers blissful seclusion in its 6 luxury tents. Here you can live and enjoy life as a beachcomber yet be pampered with creature comforts and superb food and wine. Days are spent exploring the island, snorkelling, or lazing in a hammock. Prices include all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, return boat transfers from Heron Island and snorkelling equipment.

Voyages Heron Island, Voyages Dunk Island and Voyages Brampton Island are also available, these are larger resorts, on a room & breakfast basis, offering a large choice of activities – Heron Island & Dunk Island are family friendly with Children’s Clubs and activities.

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Whitsunday Islands Hamilton Island

Hamilton is a tropical paradise on the edge of the Barrier Reef, accessible by direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns. Hamilton Island offers a wide choice of accommodation, from self-catering apartments to traditional style hotels, as well as a village and marina with a good choice of shops, boutiques, restaurants and bars. There are bushwalking trails and many water based activities to choose from.

Qualia

Australian luxury for the discerning traveller, exclusively for adults, offering a relaxing retreat and personal service. The 60 elegant pavilions are crafted from locally sourced timbers and stone and are nestled among eucalyptus trees with breathtaking views of the ocean. Leeward pavilions face west with tranquil views of the Whitsundays, and feature a stunning sun deck to make the most of the sun during the day and the sunset in the evening.
The Beach house is the island’s ultimate hideaway – a separate house which offers generous space, complete privacy and its own private lap pool.

Hayman

The most northerly of the Whitsunday Islands, on arrival at Hamilton Island airport, transfers are available by luxury cruiser, helicopter or seaplane. This is a larger resort, with four restaurants, three bars, three swimming pools and the award-winning Spa Chakra. Complimentary leisure facilities include paddle skis, catamarans, windsurfing, golf target range and putting green, tennis, squash and fitness centre.
The 244 rooms, include air conditioning, ceiling fans, television, minibar, terrace or balcony. Suites have a separate bedroom, dressing room area and lounge with a large balcony overlooking the pool or lagoon. Penthouses offer incredible views, plus butler service and use of the Penthouse Lounge. The Beach villa is a beautiful retreat perched on Hayman Beach, for absolute luxury.

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Whitsunday Cruising

The Whitsundays with their crystal clear water and magnificent coral reefs are one of the most beautiful sailing destinations in the world. Ecape2luxury can offer a range of cruising to suit your needs, 3 nights durations are very popular – all you will need is your swimwear, a pair of shorts and a sunhat, a comfortable pair of shoes suitable for wearing on deck and a good book !

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Palazzo Versace, Queensland

This is the hotel made famous by I’m a Celebrity…, situated on Queensland’s Gold Coast. Palazzo Versace is a landmark aavant-garde resort inspired by the opulent Renaissance palaces of Europe. You will experience the height of luxury and splendour at the world’s first Palazzo Versace that Donatella Versace has extended from the signature fashion label.
The resort comprises 205 luxury rooms and 72 deluxe condominiums stylishly appointed with Versace homeware and accessories. All have a spa bath, a private bar with Versace crystal, tea and coffee facilities with Versace china, a turndown service, a Playstation, miniatures of Versace fragrances and slippers. Private butler service is provided along with an array of other personal services.
Facilities include the Salus Per Aquum spa, the Versace Boutique and a private 90-berth marina.

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