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Experience island luxury

qualia is where Whitsunday luxury experiences happen on the Great Barrier Reef.

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Pre-Book Activities in Advance

Pre-booking is required for dining, spa treatments, golf and other tours and activities.

For pre-bookings and information on the complete range of experiences on offer, or to tailor a customised itinerary, please email guestservices@qualia.com.au or phone 07 4948 9222.

Top 5 Activities and Experiences

1. Private Charter

Palm Beach is a luxury 55 foot motor yacht, designed and built by Palm Beach Motor Yachts for the exclusive use of Hamilton Island guests. Skippered and hosted by an expert crew, cruise the surrounding Whitsundays in style.

qualia resort experience of luxury motor boat named Palm Beach making waves in the Whitsundays water
Spa qualia treatment room with woman sitting on bath edge looking out the window to views of lush foliage

2. Spa qualia

Spa qualia offers restorative relaxation with an ethos surrounding a contemporary yet natural approach to day spa. Experience facials, massage therapy, yoga, meditation and an outdoor tropical Vichy shower.

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3. Journey to the Heart

qualia’s Journey to the Heart tour is a Great Barrier Reef iconic adventure, including a helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach to the private Heart Island helipad.

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Aerial view of Hill inlet surrounded by Whitehaven beach and the Whitsundays

4. Whitehaven Wonder

Whitehaven Beach is paradise found with its pristine silica sand and turquoise water. Book a skippered and hosted qualia charter boat, cruise, swim, lunch and enjoy.

5. Talk and Taste

qualia’s Talk and Taste sessions are signature food and wine pairing experiences held at the Long Pavilion, including Wine and Cheese, Sake and Sashimi and Champagne and Oysters.

Qualia Resort Talk and Taste Experience with man and woman enjoying sushi and sake tasting
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Other Recommended Activities and Experiences

qualia woman observing fish and coral underwater in Great Barrier Reef with snorkel and flippers

Snorkelling and Diving

Experience the Great Barrier Reef snorkelling or diving, take the Journey to the Heart tour by helicopter, or swim, snorkel and watch the sunset by private boat.

Aerial of luxury sea plane landed on Great Barrier Reef waters as part of qualia scenic flight experience

Scenic Flights

Witness the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays from seaplane or helicopter, or journey to Heart Reef and land on the private helipad nearby.

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Beach Activities

Enjoy the environment surrounding qualia on a catamaran, pedal board, sea kayak or stand up paddle board, or request a local beach drop-off.

qualia resort boating experience with the wake of a boat across the bright blue Whitsundays waters

Boating

Discover the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays on a qualia day or sunset charter, go fishing, snorkel, dive or enjoy a secluded beach drop-off.

qualia view of red pin on Dent Island Golf course with sunlight pouring from the Whitsundays

Golf

Play an 18 or 9-hole round of golf at the Hamilton Island Golf Club situated on nearby Dent Island and lunch deliciously at the Clubhouse.

Platter of oysters and glass of champage as part of Talk and Taste experience at qualia resort's Long Pavilion

Gourmet

Take part in qualia’s Talk and Taste sessions, arrange a gourmet picnic for private adventures, or lunch with a view at Hamilton Island Golf Clubhouse.

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Exploring Hamilton Island

Venture outside qualia and explore bushwalking trails, visit the Hamilton Island Wildlife park or take to the water with a host of beach sports activities at Catseye Beach.

More Experiences

There’s plenty more to explore and discover during a visit to qualia. For pre-bookings and information on the complete range of experiences on offer, or to tailor a customised itinerary, please email guestservices@qualia.com.au or phone 07 4948 9222.

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