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Mountain to the Reef Hamilton Island mountain to the reef AT A GLANCE Brisbane Spicers Peak Lodge With superb weather conditions all year round, Queensland is the (TRAVEL TIME) perfect luxury destination to unwind. > Fly to Hamilton Island: Direct flights daily from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns With breathtaking vistas of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef; the majestic rainforests, rugged high country and vivid colours of the Outback; Queensland > Drive qualia – Hamilton Island Golf Club offers everything for the trip of a lifetime. (10 min drive + 10 min ferry) > Fly Hamilton Island – Brisbane (2 hours) > Drive Brisbane – Spicers Peak Lodge (2 hours) QUALIA, HAMILTON ISLAND One of the Whitsunday Islands, and in the With outstanding attention to design and an heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton exceptional spa, the qualia experience is one Island is one of Australia’s most coveted of deep sensory sophistication. holiday destinations. With easy access to pristine beaches and a kaleidoscope of coral > Sail through the famous Whitsunday and marine life, Hamilton Island is the perfect passage. base for exploring the reef. > Relax on the famous fine white sands and crystal clear water at Whitehaven Beach – qualia is a unique expression of world-class one of the World’s top 10 beaches. luxury, situated on the secluded northern- most tip of the island. This immaculate resort > Enjoy spectacular heli-diving on the immerses you in a tranquil atmosphere, untouched Great Barrier Reef. offering personalised and intuitive service. HAMILTON ISLAND GOLF CLUB, DENT ISLAND Perched at the edge of the Great Barrier > Ranked #44 in Australia by Golf Reef, the Hamilton Island Golf Club is a Australia magazine. championship course with a difference - it’s > Designed by five time British Open winner located on its own tropical island. The course Peter Thomson. is designed to challenge and reward golfers of all abilities and the views are designed to take your breath away . The course is overlooked by the contemporary Clubhouse, the perfect spot to relax after an unforgettable golfing experience. SPICERS PEAK LODGE, QUEENSLAND’S HIGH COUNTRY Located less than two hours drive from > Take a guided bushwalk or mountain- Brisbane, Main Range National Park is a World biking adventure. Heritage-listed ancient rainforest linking > Discover rare species of bird and wildlife South East Queensland’s Scenic Rim in the including the seldom seen Albert’s lyrebird. east with an arc of Gondwana lined peaks, ridges and escarpments to the west. > Wander through local art galleries, wineries Perched at the top of the mountain with and sample local produce at country breathtaking views, and surrounded by markets and farm-gate stalls. the national park, Spicers Peak Lodge is Queensland’s highest mountain lodge retreat. The Lodge is located on 8,000 acres, and combines contemporary and classic design with all-inclusive accommodation and fine-dining in ten luxurious suites and two private lodges. SUGGESTED TRIP EXTENSIONS Crystalbrook Lodge, Northern Outback Lizard Island Crystalbrook Lodge is located in remote Lizard Island is a remote island retreat, the outback bush, on the historic 85,000-acre northern-most reef resort on the Great Crystalbrook Station. It overlooks a 300-acre Barrier Reef. The resort has 40 understated lake, the largest body of freshwater in the area luxurious suites and pavilions, five star and a magnet to a staggering range of bird cuisine and indulgent spa treatments and is and wildlife. the only resort on the island. With 24 white powdery sand beaches and surrounded by Silky Oaks Lodge, The Daintree vivid turquoise water, Lizard Island is the Spectacularly located in the Mossman River quintessential active reef experience. gorge, adjoining one of the oldest living rainforests on the planet, The Daintree, and overlooking a crystal clear water billabong (river pool), Silky Oaks Lodge offers 40 relaxed eco-luxe suites and ‘treehouses’ and outstanding Healing Waters Spa. www.greatgolfaustralia.com.au ULTIMATEWINERYEXPERIENCES.C OM.AU www.luxurylodgesofaustralia.com.au This itinerary has been designed to connect travellers with unique and compelling experiences aligned to their specific interests – world class golf courses, exclusive guided walks, beyond the cellar door winery experiences and signature luxury lodges that each define Australia’s hospitality and diversity of experience..
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