Hayman Island

Hayman Island is a private resort island in the Whitsunday Islands off the central coast of Queensland, Australia, within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. Located at the northernmost point of the Whitsunday group, it is known for its luxury InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, fringing coral reefs, white sandy beaches and tropical national park surroundings. The island is accessible only by boat, helicopter or seaplane and is a base for reef exploration.

Visitors can expect a private island resort setting surrounded by the Coral Sea and Whitsunday Islands National Park. The island features white sandy beaches, fringing reefs, tropical vegetation and resort facilities including pools, restaurants, spa and marina. Activities centre on reef snorkelling and diving, sailing, kayaking, swimming, nature walks and wellness experiences. Access is exclusively via resort-arranged boat, helicopter or seaplane transfers, and most facilities are for overnight guests.

The Whitsunday Islands were named by Captain James Cook in 1770. Hayman Island was developed as a resort from 1950 when Ansett Transport Industries opened the Royal Hayman Hotel, establishing it as one of Australia's earliest luxury island resorts. The island has been rebuilt and refurbished several times, including major redevelopment after Cyclone Debbie in 2017, reopening as InterContinental Hayman Island Resort in 2019.

Hayman Island lies within the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area and Whitsunday Islands National Park. The Whitsunday region is traditionally associated with the Ngaro people, recognised as traditional owners and sea custodians of the area, with cultural connections to the islands and surrounding sea country.