Celebration of Champagne upon Hayman

This month, the exclusive island resort, Hayman, has joined forces with premier Champagne house, Moët Hennessy in presenting a Celebration of Champagne throughout the resort.

Hayman, The Whitsundays

Champagne has long been the essence of celebration. In fact we have been celebrating with this sparkling liquid gold since the 17^th century.

You could not find a more perfect setting to celebrate the luxury and taste of Champagne than at Australia’s premier Great Barrier Reef resort, Hayman.

Beachside dining at Hayman

Hayman have plenty of events to entertain guests for this special celebration, including a special Chef’s Table dinner, Champagne tasting, and a fabulous 3-course menu at Hayman’s Fontaine Restaurant.

Hayman’s award winning Chef’s brigade will be creating the 3-course menu to accompany a selected Champagne during the following weeks:

4 – 10 June – Celebration of Moët & Chandon
11 – 17 June – Celebration of Veuve Clicquot
18 – 24 June – Celebration of Krug
25 June – 1 July – Celebration of Dom Perignon

Champagne tasting will take place during the afternoon of Saturday 23 June, and will be conducted by Moët Hennessy Ambassador, Greg Williams in Fontaine’s private dining room.

Cocktails at Hayman

Executive Chef, Glenn Bacon will be hosting the Chef’s Table dinner Saturday 23 June, and will introduce a stunning 6-course menu to accompy a list of the finest Champagnes including Dom Perignon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot and Moet & Chandon, which are to be presented by Greg Williams to complement this unique culinary experience.

The much anticipated Celebration of Champagne and its events are sure to be a memorable culinary experience you will never forget. 

Hayman: The Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef

Hayman is a world class island resort offering luxury 5 star accommodation, a range of free activities, wellness-orientated spa treatments and unique culinary experiences. 

Hayman

An extensive restoration in 2010 has seen the development of Beach Villas, each with their own private plunge pool. Relax on your balcony on a day bed overlooking the Coral Ocean while enjoying the exclusive Beach Butler service. 

Beach Villa, Hayman

All other rooms still provide wonderful views from their balconies and the lovely Pool Access rooms give you effortless access to the Hayman Pool from your private balcony.

Pool Access Room, Hayman

The dining options on Hayman extend from the beach views and contemporary buffet breakfast at Azure restaurant to the casual bar menu at Beach Pavilion, the Italian and Mediterranean style La Trattoria to the Asian specialist Oriental and Australia’s signature resort restaurant Fontaine.  

Azure Restaurant, Hayman 

Dining options continue with Hayman’s signature experience – The Chefs Table. This is a weekly event hosted by the island’s top chefs, where guests participate in the gourmet experience backstage, learning the food pairing concepts and conversing with over guests over carefully selected wines. Finally don’t miss the chocolate room and kitchen tour – a behind the scenes experience to Hayman’s popular Chocolate Room.

Oriental

Activities on the island cover romantic desert island escapes to family activities including the Hayman Kids Club ranger program. To enjoy the surrounding Great Barrier Reef book a cruise or scenic plane flight to the outer reef where you can enjoy some of the world’s best snorkelling and diving.

Hayman Pool

Hayman Spa offers guest more than pampering, it has an extensive menu of wellness-oriented treatments to compliment the traditional favourites. Each treatment is programmed to indulge the senses, restore and rejuvenate. Couple treatment rooms are available plus a vichy shower, sauna, steam rooms and the popular ocean massage. 

Ocean Massage, Hayman

For this signature experience a floating massage table is taken out to waist depth water for a floating massage in calm water surrounded by tropical fish. 

Top 10 things to do in the Whitsundays

10. Try a new watersport or learn to dive.

Jet skiing in the Whitsundays

9. Enjoy a cocktail against a perfect island sunset backdrop.

Cocktails in the Whitsundays

 7. Rejuvenate at an island Day Spa.

Hayman

 7. Enjoy a picnic lunch on a secluded beach.

Whitsunday Island

 6. Snorkel fringing reef straight off the beach of a Whitsunday island.

Snorkelling off Whitsunday Islands

5. Follow walking tracks through cool forests and national parks located on the Airlie Beach coastline and Whitsunday national park islands.

Hiking the Whitsundays

4. Sail or cruise around the 74 Whitunday islands.

Sailing in the Whitsundays

 3. Swim, snorkel or dive the Great Barrier Reef.

Great Barrier Reef

2. Take a day trip to the pristine Whitehaven Beach - where the sand is so pure you can clean your jewellery on it. 

Whitehaven Beach

1. See Heart Reef from the air on a scenic flight over the Whitsundays. 

Heart Reef

To book your holiday to the Whitsundays, click here.

Queensland has an island to suit everyone

Queensland offers a range of island paradises, from coral cays to surf beaches, there is a holiday option to suit every traveller. To help you pick your island holiday we’ve put together the best island resorts across Queensland.

The family friendly islands offer great kids activities from adventure playgrounds, kids club, guided tours of reef and wildlife plus free beach activities the whole family can enjoy. 

The indulgent islands offer something special for couples. They are private resorts that offer fine dining, luxurious spa treatments and the highest quality service. Travel to the island can be via ferry or scenic flight. 

Casual islands are suited to both families and couples looking for a great Aussie getaway. The dress code is casual, with thongs (flip flops) allowed in restaurants in the evening and the accommodation ranges from 3 to 4 star. 

Action and Adventure resorts offer a large range of activities both on land and in the water including jet skis, kayaking, windsurfing, paddle skis, ATV 4WDs and  sand tobogganing.

Nature Lover's paradise is for those that want to get in touch with the Australian flora and fauna, to stay in unique natural environment where fish, dolphins, turtles and whales can be spotted. Each island offers a range of tours that allow you to get up close with these animals and learn more about their habitat.

Please continue reading for more information about each resort's facilities, activities, dining and wildlife..