Hayman
Hayman Island, Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia 4801 View Map

Venue Highlights

One of the top resorts of the world, Hayman is Australia's most awarded private island resort and was recently named Best Australian Resort 2008 as voted on by readers of Luxury Travel Magazine.

Hayman is totally committed to delivering unique, five-star services and facilities, all which are provided by Hayman, directly enabling flexibility and control in tailoring individual and group requirements.

Hayman provides the ultimate setting for any meeting or event in a unique and exclusive destination and can be booked for the ultimate Hayman experience... your own private island!

For sport, leisure and adventure, Hayman presents exciting island and reef adventures for groups plus team building activities, waterskiing, Spa Chakra Hayman, diving, and many more exciting options.

Location

A private island, Hayman is the most northerly in the Whitsunday Passage, nestled in the Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of North Queensland.

The Hayman experience begins as most guests arrive at Great Barrier Reef Airport (Hamilton Island). Greeted by Hayman staff and a glass of sparkling wine, guests board the luxury resort launch for a 55-minute scenic cruise traversing the Whitsunday Passage to Hayman. With rooms registration taking place on board, the arrival procedure is seamless and a memorable start to any event. Alternatively helicopters and seaplanes provide a scenic 15 minute transfer.

Hayman is the closest island in the Whitsundays to the Outer Barrier Reef.

Catering Information

All venues on Hayman, including restaurants and meeting rooms, plus more than 30 outdoor resort settings and luxury launches are available for private functions. With a brigade of some 50 Australian and international Chefs, all menus are designed by our master Chefs specifically for your event.

From a themed ball in The Entertainment Centre, to the Hayman Street Market, Sunset Beach Party, Formal Garden dinner, Hayman Pool Extravaganza or the Chef's Table (a fabulous banquet set in the Main Kitchen) or dining at leisure in one of the resort's four international restaurants, the choices are unlimited.

Fireworks, entertainment and specialised theming can be arranged to complement the event for an individual touch of magic and impact.

Recreational Facilities

Adventure, indulgence and relaxation are all part of a Hayman experience. Hayman offers swimming in salt water and freshwater pools or the Whitsunday waters, plus sailing including regattas, windsurfing, paddle skiing, waterskiing, speedboat transfers to nearby beaches, bushwalking and exploring, snorkelling, fishing, PADI diving, Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach cruises, tennis, table tennis, golf driving and putting, squash, a gymnasium, volleyball, basketball, Spa Chakra Hayman, retail arcade, seaplane and helicopter adventures, behind the scenes kitchen tours, self guided garden and art tours, cooking demonstrations, wine appreciation classes and a children’s club and crèche. An array of private group activities and options can be arranged as part of any event program

Technical Facilities

Stagelife are based on Hayman providing professional and state of the art technical support. Broadband is available in all conference rooms and wireless internet facilities are located throughout the island.

Business Facilities

With four meeting rooms, Hayman’s meeting facilities are ideal for a small board meeting for up to 12 to conferencing for up to 300, with a diversity of indoor and outdoor breakout and meeting locations including luxury cruisers for a unique boardroom or breakout setting.

Hayman boasts many spectacular natural settings and restaurant options for dinners - Five restaurants and over 30 outdoor dining locations including pools, beaches, formal and tropical gardens and cruises, provide an array of special dining experiences.
Specialised theming can also enhance any of these settings.

One of the dedicated Hayman Events team will assist with putting together a program featuring all meeting, dining and activity requirements.

Accolades

HAYMAN - WINNER 2007/2008
Australian Tourism Awards - Hall of Fame
National Travel Industry Awards - Hall of Fame
Luxury Travel Gold List - Best Australian Resort
Australian Gourmet Traveller Travel Awards - Best Resort
HM Awards - Resort of the Year
Travel + Leisure US - Greatest Hotels in the World
Spa Finder US - Favourite Spa of Australia
Conde Nast Traveller UK - World's Top 100 and Favourite Overseas Hotel Spa