Flying over The Whitsundays is nothing short of spectacular. Most of the 74 islands are uninhabited, but a few—like Hamilton Island—are home to chic resorts.
An aerial shot of Qualia, located on the northernmost point of Hamilton Island. Individual villas are scattered throughout the property.
An infinity pool stretching across the entire lobby greets guests upon their arrival—it's the kind of entrance that literally stops you in your tracks.
Windward villas are surrounded by lush foliage and come with private plunge pools.
Waking up to this view, it becomes really difficult to actually get out of bed…
…but then you'll remember that a mind-blowing breakfast awaits: fluffy, soufflé-style pancakes and toast with avocado, fresh cherry tomatoes and a balsamic reduction drizzle.
The perfect afternoon? Cocktails and a casual lunch at the aptly-named Pebble Beach.
One of the more unique Hamilton Island experiences: mud-crabbing at Gulnare Inlet on Whitsunday Island, where a marine biologist teaches guests to fetch their own.
The fruits of your labor—a succulent and wildly spicy mud crab served in a curry broth.
The entrance to Qualia Spa, which offers Australia-centric treatments like "Bularri Yarrul," a massage that incorporates 300 million year-old stones.
Guests are schooled in the art of flower arranging during the resort's "Weekends of Wonderment" event series featuring renowned Syndey-based florist Dr. Lisa Cooper.
A private helicopter tour—which picks you up right at the resort—is the best way to truly understand the magnitude of the Great Barrier Reef. Your pilot will likely be eager to share a few fascinating tidbits about the reef: it's larger than the Great Wall of China, and the only living organism on earth that is visible from outer space.
The iconic "heart reef," a coral formation that has become a landmark of the region.
Whitehaven Beach contains the purest silica sand in the world, giving the seven-kilometer-long strip its bright color and unique texture.
Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres aboard a private yacht charter.
Is there anything more magical than watching the sunset over the Great Barrier Reef?
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