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qualia

Overview

Main Information

qualia is a unique, world class luxury resort in Australia.

Occupying a sun-drenched location on the northern-most tip of Hamilton Island, it looks out to Coral Sea waters – home to the Great Barrier Reef – and vistas of mesmerising calm.

qualia has been meticulously considered to relax the mind yet completely spoil the senses, offering 60 exquisitely appointed pavilions and an exclusive three-bedroom residence that sit in perfect harmony with the rare, natural beauty of the Whitsunday Islands.

Open-air lounge with timber ceiling and wooden furniture overlooking an infinity pool and coastal view.

Two exclusive restaurants provide the ideal stage to whet the appetite with cuisine both fresh and innovative; two climate-controlled infinity edge pools (one at the Long Pavilion and the other at Pebble Beach) provide the ultimate in liquid refreshment, and Spa qualia offers a luxurious menu of local and international indulgent treatments.

  • Location
  • Options and Facilities
  • Dining
Bedroom with ocean view through floor-to-ceiling louvred windows, timber ceiling and dark wood floors.
Diners at a beachfront restaurant table with wine, overlooking the ocean and distant mountains.
Aerial view from a helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef, showing a heart-shaped coral formation.
Aerial view of a catamaran anchored at Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef, with coral formations visible underwater.
A crew member serves champagne to two seated guests on a yacht's rear deck, anchored in clear water.
Location

Great Barrier Reef

  • Discover the largest coral reef system in the world, the Great Barrier Reef. Scuba and snorkel through dynamic aquatic landscapes and habitat, tread white-sand beaches, learn about the conservation efforts of this World Heritage site, and enjoy a range of five-star resort activities.

    Great Barrier Reef
Options and Facilities

Accommodation Options and Facilities

The Residence: Tucked away on the western side of qualia, overlooking Dent Passage and Plum Pudding Island, lies this stylish three-bedroom residence offering sweeping views and total privacy. The layout includes a main house with master bedroom on the ground floor and second bedroom on the lower floor, plus a full kitchen, laundry and two outdoor relaxation areas complete with an 82-foot (25-metre) infinity-edge lap pool. There is also a standalone studio room on the grounds, making this the largest property at qualia and perfect for small groups and families.

Facilities at this luxury resort include two swimming pools, a library, private dining room, two restaurants and bars, and a fitness centre.

Dining

Dining

Enjoy the ultimate in fine dining at the Long Pavilion, or a more relaxed and casual experience at Pebble Beach.

Long Pavilion is set overlooking the Coral Sea, serving the like of succulent terrine of Barossa Valley chicken, crispy skin coral trout, luscious crayfish cannelloni or a zingy citrus ravioli with passion fruit.

Pebble Beach is qualia’s exclusive venue for a memorable luncheon on the water’s edge. Specialising in relaxing, casual dining at its best, the Pebble Beach lunch menu includes a tempting mezze platter for two to share, club or rib-eye sandwiches and refreshing seafood salads. Linger into the afternoon with a signature qualia cocktail laced with tropical fruit.

Sample fresh and innovative food at qualia’s two exclusive restaurants, Pebble Beach and the Long Pavilion, which provide the ideal stage upon which the Executive Chef delivers exceptional culinary talents.

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qualia comprises 60 exquisitely appointed pavilions on Hamilton Island, plus an exclusive three-bedroom Residence with its own 82-foot infinity-edge lap pool, along with two further climate-controlled infinity pools, Spa qualia, a private dining room and two restaurants overlooking the Coral Sea.

Set on the sun-drenched northern tip of Hamilton Island with its own private beach looking out to the Great Barrier Reef, qualia is designed, in its own words, to relax the mind yet completely spoil the senses, pairing Whitsundays access with resort-level privacy and exclusivity.

With options ranging from individual pavilions to the three-bedroom Residence with its own kitchen and pool, qualia on Hamilton Island suits couples seeking a private Great Barrier Reef base as well as families or groups wanting a self-contained luxury villa.