qualia wins Best Australian Resort in 2014 Luxury Travel Magazine Awards

Windward Pavilion Bedroom

A unique Australian expression of world-class luxury, Matthew Taverner - qualia's General Manager, said qualia continues to deliver an extraordinary experience.

“The Oatley family's vision for qualia has been to create a luxury haven – melding the sheer beauty of its Great Barrier Reef location with a distinct style and standard of service that is uniquely Australian. We take enormous pleasure in once again having Luxury Travel Magazine bestow this award and reward the qualia team's efforts. Such an accolade is testament to us continuing to raise the standard for Australian luxury accommodation and hold true to this unique vision,” said Matthew.

Situated on Hamilton Island's sun-drenched northern-most tip with breathtaking views of the surrounding Whitsunday Islands and tranquil Coral Sea; qualia's unique design combines a sense of place, openness and harmony that draws the outside in. Set sensitively amongst native Eucalypts, the 60 luxurious pavilions are an indulgent space in which to unwind, with either a sundeck or private infinity edge plunge pool.

For something truly special, guests can experience qualia's Beach House. With its master bedroom and ensuite, spacious entertaining area with large flat-screen TV with surround sound, 10-person dining area, private full-sized swimming pool and separate guesthouse, the Beach House is an indulgence like no other.

qualia also hosts several special events for its guests throughout the year, including the annual Audi Hamilton Island Race Week (16 – 23 August) – the largest offshore sailing regatta in Australia, the popular Australian Ballet's 'Pas de Deux in Paradise' performance under the stars (31 October – 2 November) and the Great Barrier Feast series featuring internationally acclaimed visiting chefs for gourmet culinary weekends.

For more information or to book your next qualia experience, visit: www.qualia.com.au.

Hamilton Island

Wundward Pavilion Plunge Pool

Hamilton Island is located off the Queensland coast of Australia, within the Whitsunday Islands at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here visitors can experience everything that is great about Australia – natural landscapes, calm turquoise waters, secluded beaches, beautiful weather, fascinating coral reefs, diverse flora and fauna. Hamilton Island offers a wide range of accommodation options, not to mention over 60 activities and all within a short direct flight from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Cairns. There are also great connections from other Australian cities. For more information, visit: www.hamiltonisland.com.au. 

In its tenth year, the Luxury Travel magazine's prestigious Gold List Awards have become synonymous with the very best in the industry. The awards are voted for by our readers and cover 34 categories and hundreds of hotels, resorts, boutique properties, cruises, rail journeys, food and wine experiences, adventure travel and everything in between.

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