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are proud to welcome two of Australia’s finest stunning new additions to the qualia menu, chefs, Peter Gilmore of Quay and Lennox Hastie and our sunrise-to-sunset food tour (page 44) of Firedoor, along with special guest Magda is a great testament to the island’s talented Szubanski to our opening Showcase weekend. Food and Beverage team, who work so hard to Some important news for the Whitsundays is bring variety and relevance to our menus for that our neighbouring islands, Daydream Island our guests. I’m pleased to introduce Laurelle and InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, Fazel (page 42), who as a long-time resident have re-opened. This is very welcome news, as with a wealth of island experience, works as it will only make our Whitsunday location an our Executive Concierge, leading our talented even stronger drawcard for Australians looking Guest Services team. On page 58 there is an for a safe and spectacular domestic holiday. article about the importance of business events Speaking of which, Gone Tripping (page 32), and conferencing. 84% of Australian executives by well-respected travel journalist Ute Junker, believe that in-person events are critical to talks of a recent TripAdvisor and World Bank company success. Our Hamilton Island Events report that I’m proud to say included Hamilton team run business events year-round that cater elcome to Hamilton Island, Island as an example of somewhere where the for groups of 10 to 700 delegates – probably not during some of our best- rise of social media has been an influencing something you want to contemplate while you weather months of the year. factor in people’s choice of holiday destination. are here on your holiday! But if this is relevant This edition launches days This is satisfying, as there’s nothing more to you back in the “real world”, make sure to before our 36th Hamilton valuable than the recommendation of your own have a look at what our Business Events team IslandW Race Week and I am pleased to say that customers to drive your brand’s reputation. can do. it’s another record year for the event, in terms More importantly for you, though, the article Which offers a nice segue into saying that I will of the amount of boats registered. It’s quite gives you some of the top Hamilton Island let you get on with your holiday. Thank you for something, after so many years, to see our and Whitsunday photo locations as rated by choosing to stay with us on Hamilton Island, numbers continue to climb and welcome so our guests, which I’ve no doubt you will be enjoy our REEF Magazine, and I hope you get many new contenders. Most heartening of all, interested in. the chance to do as much or as little as you need though, for myself and our race committee, is One of the reasons I like doing the introduction to do while you are here. to see those who return year after year, some for our REEF Magazine is that it allows me with 20-plus race weeks under their belt. In to highlight some of our team members who terms of onshore highlights, we will have our are doing amazing work in our little piece usual crowd favourites, the Charles Heidsieck of paradise. Mark Jensen (page 36), our new Glenn Bourke Champagne and Paspaley luncheons, plus we Executive Chef at qualia, has brought some CEO, Hamilton Island

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11. CASTAWAY With Wella Global Creative decade is influencing our travel choices. 48. STYLE Good vibes. A nod to the super Artist, Renya Xydis. By Ute Junker. seventies, packing colour and a cassette player. 12. ISLAND NEWS Bulletin Board. 34. ADVENTURE Kid’s-eye view. Growing up on 50. ENVIRONMENT Reef rules, with Crystal 14. CALENDAR Take note: Diary Dates Hamilton Island. By Rebecca Khoury. Lacey. How to enjoy the reef responsibly. for 2019/2020. 36. DINING The Whitsundays plated. 52. SPORT Two’s company. Hamilton Island 16. TOP 10 TO DO The must-do Emma Joyce talks to Mark Jensen, Executive Endurance Series hosts, Dean Degan and Andy Hamilton Island activities during any stay. Chef at qualia. Reid talk to Matt Cleary. 20. SAILING Southern adventures of Beau Geste. 40. WINE The pour on tour. Darren Jahn shares 54. FAMILY Life lessons. Tracy Bevan and her By Lisa Ratcliff. his by-the-glass recommendations. daughters talk to Tracey Withers. 24. PHOTOGRAPHY Captured. Nicholas 42. MY ISLAND LIFE The concierge. Laurelle 56. RSVP Anzac Day; Hamilton Island Hilly Carolan talks creativity with Nick Leary. Fazel talks about her life on Hamilton Island. Half Marathon; and Great Whitehaven Beach Run. 26. FIRST PERSON Searching for paradise. 44. FOOD The dish. Alison Veness eats her way 58. BUSINESS The way of conferencing. Six Michael Robotham shares his travellers tale. around Hamilton Island. reasons why conferences work. By Dr Ryan 30. LIFESTYLE The turndown. Rhiannon Taylor 46. HONEYMOON Just married (and Wallman. takes us into her world of travel. exhausted). Stress free solutions for newly-weds. 60. PROPERTY PORTFOLIO The land of the 32. TRAVEL Gone tripping. How the digital By Esther Holmes. rising sun. Idyllic Iluka is on the market.

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EMMA JOYCE, JOURNALIST BEST PIECE OF TRAVEL ADVICE? “You probably don’t need it.” I often need to remind myself that I can probably live without that extra pair of jeans or heels. UTE JUNKER, TRAVEL WRITER ULTIMATE HOLIDAY BEST PIECE OF TRACK OR ALBUM? TRAVEL ADVICE? Wiley’s Boasty and Billie Eilish’s Never drink on the plane. Bad Guy were on repeat on a recent trip to London and New York. DARREN JAHN, ULTIMATE HOLIDAY WINE EXPERT TRACK OR ALBUM? UNPUTDOWNABLE BEST PIECE OF Don’t ask me why, but Lost in BEACH BOOK? TRAVEL ADVICE? Music by Sister Sledge always puts At the moment I’m reading Carrie me in a holiday mood. Pack light – I take extra NICHOLAS Fisher’s Postcards from the Edge. underwear and socks, but the If I’m on the go I’ll binge the UNPUTDOWNABLE CAROLAN, WRITER minimal amount of trousers AND EDITOR podcasts Still Processing or The BEACH BOOK? Guilty Feminist. and jackets, giving me an BEST PIECE OF Circe by Madeline Miller. excuse to shop if I really need TRAVEL ADVICE? something. Also, take a second IF YOUR IDEAL HOLIDAY IF YOUR IDEAL HOLIDAY Two words. Facial. Mist. credit card, packed separately, WERE A DRINK, WHAT WERE A DRINK, WHAT WOULD IT BE? and photocopies of all your ULTIMATE HOLIDAY TRACK WOULD IT BE? A classic margarita – refreshing, documents. OR ALBUM? Champagne, because a good with a surprising kick and a salty There was a not insignificant UNPUTDOWNABLE holiday is something to celebrate. edge to it. period of time where my take-off BEACH BOOK? ritual was to listen to Only Girl (In FAVOURITE FORM OF FAVOURITE FORM OF I don’t tend to read on the beach the World). I fall asleep on planes EXERCISE ON HOLIDAY? EXERCISE ON HOLIDAY? – I much prefer watching the exclusively to Sufjan Stevens’s An 8am yoga class lets you start Running, walking, swimming, passing parade! discography. the day right and have a bit of a cycling, diving… I like getting sleep-in, too. outdoors, so I always pack IF YOUR IDEAL HOLIDAY UNPUTDOWNABLE WERE A DRINK, WHAT sportswear. GUILTY HOLIDAY PLEASURE? BEACH BOOK? WOULD IT BE? Massages – as many as I can Hard to say when I’ll be on a beach Champagne, always! Holidays GUILTY HOLIDAY PLEASURE? squeeze in. next but I’ve just started reading are always worth celebrating Just. Doing. Nothing. It rarely On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous and nothing says celebrate like a happens, though. WHO DO YOU CHANNEL by Ocean Vuong. glass of champagne. My preferred WHILE YOU’RE ON HOLIDAY? WHO DO YOU CHANNEL tipple? Charles Heidsieck Brut IF YOUR IDEAL HOLIDAY My travels range from city WHEN YOU’RE ON HOLIDAY? Réserve. WERE A DRINK, WHAT breaks to outdoor adventures so, I’d like to say Killing Eve’s WOULD IT BE? FAVOURITE FORM OF depending on the day, it might be Villanelle or Fleabag, but it’s A negroni. It’s short, strong and EXERCISE ON HOLIDAY? Bianca Jagger or Bear Grylls. probably more Dora the Explorer. leaves you with a bitter taste when Hours and hours of walking while it ends. exploring my destination. FAVOURITE FORM OF GUILTY HOLIDAY PLEASURE? EXERCISE ON HOLIDAY? Charles Heidsieck Champagnes are “Souveniring” quality toiletries for Passive exercise. remarkable due to the inclusion of 40% use at home – I love the memories reserve wines and a minimum three when I use them between trips. GUILTY HOLIDAY PLEASURE? year’s ageing in vast and rare Crayères Negronis and passive exercise. WHO DO YOU CHANNEL (chalk cellars)*. Charles Heidsieck is one WHILE YOU’RE ON HOLIDAY? WHO DO YOU CHANNEL of the world’s most awarded champagnes. Tom Ripley or Dickie Greenleaf WHEN YOU’RE ON HOLIDAY? Just like his wine, Charles was a man of from The Talented Mr Ripley. The collective casts of Luca Guadagnino’s filmography. style and depth, of conviction and character.

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ree essentials to pack? “Ultra Violette Queen Screen skinscreen, my Hatmaker by Jonathan Howard hat and one box of a million matches for my smoke signals.”

Which book would you bring with you? “A guide on how to survive on a desert island – the Cli sNotes version, of course.”

Dream companion? What would you miss “No time for talking, I need most about reality? someone to get me outta here, so “Not being able to know Bear Grylls comes to mind.” what happens on the next episode of Power.” First place you’d go when rescued? “Home to soak in my bathtub lled with Epsom salts.” Imagine that you have been stranded on a remote desert island and you have only been able to “take” a few important items with you. Time to be super-resourceful and channel your inner girl scout. Reef invited Renya Xydis, Wella Global Creative Artist, to be our castaway. Surely, this would be stressful for her – no power, no A-list clients, and nowhere near anything as fabulous as Hamilton Island… Read on. What would you wear? “Zimmermann resort 2019 collection.” Island hobby? If you could channel one “Snorkelling and spear shing.”  ctional character, who would it be? Catch of the day? “Dorothy from  e Wizard Top island tune? What would you most “Barramundi drenched in of Oz – she made it home “Grandmaster Flash & the regret not packing? lemon juice.” eventually.” Furious Five –  e Message. “My iPhone.” ‘Don’t push me ’cause I’m close to the edge, I’m tryin’ not to lose Who would rescue you? my head’!” “Italian millionaire and Instagram sensation Gianluca Vacchi on one of his superyachts – at least I could dance and have fun on the way home!” What would you grow to eat? WEDDINGS | ELOPEMENTS | REAFFIRMATIONS “Coconut trees… It’s the new Favourite island movie for kale, isn’t it?” inspiration? “Swept Away, the 1974 Italian Located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island Weddings offers the Essential tool for the island? How would you send your SOS? adventure-comedy-drama lm, Your island mantra? “A survival knife.” ultimate destination wedding experience. With more than 10 ceremony locations and “Start a re with my box of a “Click your heels together written and directed by Lina 15 unique reception venues, we can cater for anywhere between two – 200 guests. million matches and empty Wertmüller and staring Giancarlo three times and say, What spirituality lessons coconut shells.” Giannini and Mariangela Melato.” Delivering the full scope of weddings services from your planner through to venue styling ‘ ere’s no place like home,’ that you’ve learnt would and photography, our goal is to make planning your special day a joy. and you’ll be there.” you apply to your time spent stranded on the island? Dream meal once you’ve Plus, with its own airport guests are able to easily access Hamilton Island with direct flights Your island accessory? “We are all given what we been rescued? from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Cairns. “A shing rod.” can handle.” “A big Greek BBQ.” For more information, visit hamiltonislandweddings.com

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South East WONDER OF QUALIA BAGS A GONG Head. THE WORLD The results for the Elite Traveler Awards 2018 are in and qualia The latest Touchstone collection has once again been named as one of the Top 100 hotels in the from Paspaley is inspired by the world. The resort scored on its exquisite location – well, what’s “wild tropical environment in not to love about the extraordinary tropical gardens and the view, which our pearls are born”. We plus the privacy that all the qualia pavilions and accommodation can relate to this as we love the provide? What they said: “The resort’s isolated setting is perfect cycle of life that the oyster and for both relaxation and exploration. By day, unwind with treatments BULLETIN the pearl create and we love incorporating Australian products in the elevated spa, or sail to how much design detail, care neighbouring islands on qualia’s motor yacht. Then dine on Modern and thought Paspaley delivers Australian cuisine at fine dining restaurant Long Pavilion.” Nailed it. with every single statement making piece. Paspaley will be in Award-winning BOARD residence during Hamilton Island qualia. Race Week at the Yacht Club. Be warned: you will want it all. Touchstone It’s all about the amazing long blue sapphire environment and life on the necklace, Great Barrier Reef. by Paspaley. Here, the latest updates, by Esther Holmes.

CHAIR LIFT Instagram-worthy reasons to go bushwalking, as if we needed them, now include a new, larger-than-life giant wooden chair that has been positioned at the end of the South East Head hike. It makes for a pretty impressive picture and is fun – and we can’t deny it’s good to have a sit down and take in the view after the hour-long walk. Other bushwalks include nine designated nature trails, with the one to Coral Cove having a real jaw-dropping effect; it takes 1 hour 15 minutes by foot to reach this total dreamscape. Well worth the effort.

Reef View Hotel, artist’s impression of HAMILTON ISLAND the new reception area. LOVE IS IN THE AIR Condé Nast Traveler has named Hamilton Island as one of the 14 most romantic destinations in the world. No surprise that it snagged it “for adventurous couples”. The illustrious magazine noted: “Hamilton Island isn’t for your typical doe-eyed duo – more for those possessing an affinity with the Australian fixation for flinging yourself into adrenalin-pumping stuff. The immaculate waters of the Great Barrier Reef offer world-class dive sites to discover together, while the island’s off-road trails provide a white-knuckle rush deep into the bush.” Also noted were the “insanely Eden-esque” views and landscapes. Send a postcard.

View from the Beach Pavilion at Catseye Beach. BREAKING NEW Manta Ray fare. GROUND Perched right on the edge of Catseye Beach, the island’s new conference and event facility ONWARDS AND UPWARDS is in an incredible location and the perfect We love staying at the Reef View Hotel – it does what it says and place to inspire and entertain a team, or MORE ON THE MENU provides incredible viewsLOBBY of the PERSPECTIVE surrounding reef and DRAWING Whitsundays. | REEF VIEW LOBBY tie the knot. The events team at Hamilton Manta Ray is the place we love to eat at and watch the kitchen The hotel is currently undergoing renovations, starting with the main POCO DESIGNS Island can make anything happen, from the action as well as everything that’s going on in the marina. It now has reception area, which has a new atrium at its heart. The design team most memorable team-building moments to a new menu, which means there are even more reasons to go back in charge is POCO Designs, a boutique interior design company organising all the catering and dining for a again, and again. Tasted and ticked so far by REEF are the oysters based in Sydney run by mother and daughter Charlotte and Poppy lunch or a dinner, dancing, anything, right next mignonette and the calamari with a salad of apple, fennel and mint. O’Neil. Their work includes a sparkling who’s who of residential to the ocean. The multifaceted state-of-the- We also had the linguini, prawns, chilli and garlic, and the salmon, homes and some serious commercial work. Next up will be the Reef art conference facilities on Hamilton Island snow pea, ginger, sesame and soy. One word: delicious. Tip: the Lounge bar and then, over the next few years, all the floors of the are constantly evolving, and the new Beach

cocktail list is comprehensive and it would be impolite not to. Reef View Hotel. LOUCAS. JASON ROSENLUND; KARA PHOTOGRAPHY: Pavilion takes it all up another notch.

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RF21_NEWS_FINAL.indd 12 12/7/19 10:21 am RF21_NEWS_FINAL.indd 13 12/7/19 10:22 am CALENDAR Hamilton Island Triathlon. Hamilton Island Pas de Deux in Race Week, Paradise. DIARY DATES Paspaley Luncheon. 2019/20

Hamilton Island Race Week.

Great Whitehaven Beach Run.

Set in the most breathtaking scenery in the Whitsundays, some of the best events in Australia’s sporting and social calendar are held right here on Hamilton Island. 2019 forecourt. Catseye Beach will be hosting a in Australia and we’re already gearing up for AUGUST 17-24 attracts Australia’s top-order club and teaching NOVEMBER 24 variety of activities, including family-friendly the 2020 challenge. There’s also a 3 x 7km team HAMILTON ISLAND RACE WEEK professionals, all ready to take on the iconic WHITEHAVEN BEACH OCEAN SWIM fireworks by the beach at 8.30pm. We love relay and a junior fun run. The races are all It is the mixture of short-course, passage and Hamilton Island course for the national final. Dive into the Endurance Series by competing on starting a new year with family and friends – part of the Endurance Series, and we welcome multihull racing classes that is guaranteed That also goes for the non-pro, three-day one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and dancing. Bring on 2020. all to battle it out for those coveted titles whilst to test any sailor’s tactical ability, which has event, the Hamilton Island Amateur Golf at our Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim. With taking in the breathtaking Whitsunday views. established Hamilton Island Race Week as Championship, which runs in conjunction a junior 350m event, a 2km option and a more PGA Professionals one of the world’s premium yachting regattas with the PGA final. The popular Stableford leisurely 750m race, the hardest choice may 2020 MAY 22-25 Championship and – and Australia’s favourite. On the schedule competition starts at the same time as the PGA well be post-race, choosing between soaking up PAS DE DEUX IN PARADISE Hamilton Island Amateur Golf Championship. for top-end contenders is an IRC passage class and is a pro-am on day one, followed by a 36- some sun on the silica white sands or soaking APRIL 25 Join The Australian Ballet at qualia for an for modern, fast-cruising yachts, performance hole competition, which is open to both men those weary muscles back in the balmy waters. ANZAC DAY intimate and exclusive weekend event entitled racing and a sports-boat competition. Cruising, and women. There are serious prizes to be won Join us at the Beach Pavilion for the Anzac Day Pas de Deux in Paradise. Held every two years corporate, bareboat, non-spinnaker and SB20 on this testing course. DECEMBER 24 dawn service of remembrance. This day and set under the twinkling stars, this is one of divisions will all be in the line-up, too. It is CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT marks the anniversary of the landing at the most magical moments on island. one of the most exciting and busiest weeks to NOVEMBER 23 Come and join the holiday festivities on Gallipoli during the First World War. be on the island and, with accompanying on- HAMILTON ISLAND TRIATHLON Christmas Eve at Frangipani Park as the sun Like hundreds of thousands of others who JUNE 28 shore events including lunches and memorable Three times the fun, the Hamilton Island sets. Soak up the live entertainment, join in congregate at memorials in cities, suburbs GREAT WHITEHAVEN BEACH RUN dinners created by some of the finest chefs, Triathlon has an idyllic swim, iconic cycle leg with the carols and light a candle, to support and towns across Australia, we gather here The only thing slowing you down at this beach Race Week has become one of the key social and a run, with views and hills that will take the Hamilton Island State School. There will on Hamilton Island to commemorate one of run are the views. Run at low tide on the hard events on the calendar. It all begins down at the your breath away. You can take on (and perhaps also be a special guest dressed in red with a the most significant events on our national packed sand, yes, the Great Whitehaven Beach marina for the early-morning briefings: be there take down) some Aussie legends when you line- stocking full of treats. It’s a great evening for the calendar. It is a poignant day for us all on Run is an event like no other. All ages and to hear about the conditions and watch the up alongside our 2019 ambassadors; the Bondi family. Pack a picnic or buy food and drinks at the island. abilities are catered for, from the fun of a kids boats set out en masse from the marina. Always Rescue crew. They’ll be going head-to-head in the park. Our annual firework display will light run, through to a serious half marathon, a visit thrilling. See you there. the relay, so gather some friends and family up the skyline just after sunset. MAY 3 to Hill Inlet on the 10km event or a jaunt up and see how you measure up against them. The HAMILTON ISLAND HILLY HALF and down the silica sand for the 5km race. The NOVEMBER 18-21 spectator-friendly course means everyone can DECEMBER 31 MARATHON trickiest challenge is not letting the allure of PGA PROFESSIONALS CHAMPIONSHIP stay across the action as it unfolds through NEW YEAR’S EVE A shout-out to all runners: 21.1km of Hamilton the turquoise tide and the sunshine distract as AND HAMILTON ISLAND AMATEUR the resort. A junior event the following day, See in the new year with a street party and Island’s mountainous terrain is waiting for you sprint to the finish line on one of the most GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP including a swim-run option (no need to pack dance to chart-topping tunes and those you. It’s one of the most epic endurance events photogenic beaches in the world. It’s time to start locking in those extra practice a bike for the little ones), guarantees a great well-loved classic hits. It all kicks off at 9pm, hours. The PGA Professionals Championship getaway for the family. with live entertainment at the Marina Tavern For the latest event information and more details, visit hamiltonisland.com.au/events

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RF21_DIARY_FINAL.indd 14 12/7/19 10:24 am RF21_DIARY_FINAL.indd 15 12/7/19 10:24 am TOP 10 TO DO DISCOVER PARADISE: FAMILY TIME: WHITEHAVEN BEACH CHILD’S PLAY Here it is, then: Whitehaven Beach, a perfect Hamilton Island is a family- stretch of bone-white silica sand, bordered by friendly destination and clear, turquoise sea - a pinch-yourself paradise there are many activities that is truly wonderful. Every holiday on Hamilton designed for kids to enjoy. Island should include a trip out here. The beach The interactive Kids Fun Zone may feel remote and otherworldly, but the reality 6 will allow them to get creative is only a short trip away by helicopter, seaplane, with arts and craft and face yacht, or motorboat or, better yet, a high-speed ENERGISE: HAMILTON painting, and there are lots catamaran from Hamilton Island. There’s more ISLAND BEACH SPORTS of games to play. It’s also the to the beach than immediately meets the eye, place to find a holiday buddy. If you’re staying at the Reef View Hotel, Palm 1 though: take a guided bushwalk and learn all During the school breaks, pick Bungalows, Beach Club, qualia or Hamilton about the native flora and fauna, or climb to the up an island passport (from the Island Holiday Homes, you can pick up a Hill Inlet lookout for unparalleled views across the Resort Centre Tour Desk) and complimentary kayak, windsurfer, snorkelling Whitsundays. It’s well worth the hike. Whitehaven earn tropical stamps for each gear or paddleboard from the Beach Sports Beach really is the kind of natural environment activity. The Clownfish Club is hut on Catseye Beach. We highly recommend that is often viewed in glossy books or incredible the childcare centre where you paddleboarding as it’s the best way to focus photographs, yet seldom gets seen in person. It can leave your little ones in the mind and help achieve good balance while makes for incredible photographs – and memories. safe, trusted hands. using almost every muscle in your body. Trust 7 us, you will feel like you can conquer the world after this. Kayaking is just as much fun; we like FALL IN LOVE: HEART REEF bobbing around, though you can take it more This is the jewel in the crown of the Whitsundays and seriously, of course – a hardcore session of STRIKE GOLF is as beautiful and magical as its name suggests. Best kayaking will burn an average of 350 calories GOLD: DENT viewed by air, there is the option of taking a flight in an hour. And honestly, is there any place better a chopper or a seaplane over the Whitsunday Islands to work out than right here in Catseye Bay? ISLAND with Hamilton Island Air. You’ll be amazed by the view Dent Island is home to one of of Heart Reef and this special trip will make it a truly Australia’s most spectacular unforgettable holiday. It’s a reminder why the Great 18-hole courses: the Hamilton Barrier Reef is one of the most incredible natural Island Golf Club. Designed by habitats on Earth. You can also take a day trip out BREAKFAST WITH THE KOALAS: WILD LIFE the late, five-time British Open to the pontoon at Hardy Reef and enjoy snorkelling 2 champion, Peter Thomson, it’s through the brilliantly coloured coral formations. Or HAMILTON ISLAND This is one of the best ways for the whole family to have fun: a guided walk to meet an incredible place to play. Our spend a half or full day touring the secret spots of the all the amazing animals at WILD LIFE Hamilton Island, and breakfast with the koalas, advice is don’t rush the round Whitsundays or outer reef with the Explore Group which are brought down from their enclosure and fed nearby at the Koolah Cafe. – a challenge for professionals experts, who also offer an introductory scuba-dive Guests can pat and hold them as Queensland is one of three states that allow koalas and casual golfers alike. It is experience for a deeper look at what lies beneath in to be cuddled. The Queensland koalas are smaller than their brothers and sisters exceptionally beautiful, with this amazing environment. views of the Whitsundays further south, and their fur is less fluffy, as they have adapted to live in the tropical and beyond, so prepare to be climate. They are tree-climbing mammals and will be breakfasting on the eucalyptus somewhat distracted. At the leaves – hold the avocado smash! If Reef View Hotel or Palm Bungalows guests 19th hole, enjoy a laidback have a booking that includes breakfast as part of their stay, they can choose to have lunch at the Clubhouse EXPERIENCE NATURE’S TRAIL: breakfast here instead for no extra charge. It’s a unique way to start the day. restaurant, which has the kind 8 of menu that’s sure to satisfy BUSHWALKING any hungry golfer after a day This is a great way to enjoy Hamilton Island and will leave you out on this course. There’s also feeling fit and inspired. There are many designated walking trails, a well-stocked Pro Shop. The 3 varying from a short 30 minute walk to Flat Top Hill Lookout, to 10-minute ferry ride over to the longer 1 hour 45 minute (one-way) trek to South East Head. Dent Island is the relaxing way Which well-marked walking trail you choose should depend on to begin and end the day’s play. your level of fitness. If you are intending to walk alone it’s wise to T H R I L L- let someone know before you set off, and never swim alone at the SEEKERS: FOUR secluded beaches. Remember to consider the weather and pack 10 a hat, sunscreen, water, snacks and a phone/camera. Respect the WHEEL FUN environment and take all rubbish away. Offroad Adventure Tours offer exciting experiences. 9 Drive an all-terrain vehicle (a minimum of a provisional FINDING INNER BLISS: SPA SALUTE THE SUN: licence is required) or let WUMURDAYLIN DENT ISLAND an expert guide take you through scenic fire trails and This is where the real rest and relaxation happens. The Another incredible way to get the day going is a one- up to the resort lookout. highly-skilled therapists at Spa wumurdaylin provide hour hatha yoga session at sunrise on the helipad over Go-Kart Racing at Hamilton treatments using LaGaia UNEDITED, a pH-balanced, on Dent Island. It’s easy: just be at the ferry by 6am Island’s Palm Valley track offers a classic on-land experience in the fast scientifically formulated Australian skincare range that for a 6.15am departure. You’ll need to bring warm lane. The karts are fun and easy to drive, and a session in one is a great delivers potent vitamins and botanical extracts that are clothes if it’s a cold morning, hat, sunglasses and way to let off some city steam. No licence is required for the go-karts, hydrating and give good results. There are many therapies sunscreen. Yoga mats are provided. It’s a memorable, which can reach up to 45km/h around the track. Kids too young to drive to choose from on the menu and great spa packages, physical and spiritual experience in this wonderland. can still join in the fun and ride as passengers in a double go-kart. too, but we love starting the holiday with Soul Temple, a Afterwards, enjoy a healthy buffet breakfast at the 60-minute treatment that includes a sensory sugar scrub, Clubhouse, including a tropical chia smoothie, detox Vichy shower and underwater massage. Invigorating. juice, avocado smash, granola, yoghurt and fresh fruit. To find out more or book your tours and activities, visit the Tour Desk, 4 Reservations are essential. 5 The return ferry departs at 8.30am. call 07 4946 8305, or download the Hamilton Island app.

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Behind the scenes. Indigenous community near Alice Springs, to The same nomadic impulse led him to first create a series of vivid, abstract portraits. It pursue a commercial pilot’s licence after should come as no surprise, then, to hear that completing his schooling, driven, he says, by Shooting the Leary is happiest when his feet are planted on the innate belief that he could do anything – if campaign. solid ground (Australian soil, to be specific). only as a means of resisting stasis. Should he not “I felt like there were opportunities for me to already happen to be fluent in the technicalities potentially become quite a well-known fashion of air travel, Leary would by now be something photographer in New York. It was all there, but of an expert in the field. For nearly four years, the feeling that I get back in Australia allows the photographer has split his time between me to feel free. That’s why I ended up back homes in Sydney and on the Sunshine Coast, here. I love the life here, the people, and you where his partner lives with their two young understand that as an Australian when you go children. His flight path to arrive here, however, away and come back. That’s something that I has been far more circuitous. chase and that comes out in my work.” It was while he was working at a bar in Before he learnt to shoot, Leary Sydney that Leary was scouted as a model. could fly. Everything he has done, The opportunity propelled him headfirst CAPTURED he has done so with freedom – into the fashion industry – something he Candid the promise of it, the pursuit of knew very little of, having cut his teeth in the For Nick Leary, intuition is as much a consideration moments of it – buoying him ever higher. city’s suburban south. He decamped to New family fun. as narrative. It’s on large-scale creative endeavours He knows why it’s something York, where he worked alongside top-tier – such as the recent campaign for Hamilton Island, he craves constantly (after all, photographers. Before long, he began making who doesn’t fear the dreaded the first of his many big investments in a which Leary shot in 2018 but first began working on alternative?), but its origins are restaurant, before entering the high-stakes as early as 2017 – that he had to balance both. slightly more mysterious, even world of selling, trading and dealing securities. By Nicholas Carolan. to him. But Leary soon learnt that, in hedge funds as in “I never wanted to get locked into aviation, what goes up must come back down. the position that [my parents] were “I got to a point in my life where I literally had tried to bring some of the honesty back, to pass something on, to teach them how to swim or locked into,” says Leary, who was a few dollars in my wallet,” he recalls of that “ connect with people,” says the Australian tell them a story. That lineage is powerful stuff, it fraught period following an altogether different fine art photographer Nick Leary of his doesn’t matter who you are.” sort of crash. “I decided that the money that I approach to the new campaign he has shot Leary also took cues from the story of Sandy Paddle had didn’t make me happy.” Ifor Hamilton Island. Rather than “the ‘couple Oatley, who as a teenager built boats in his boarding. It was at this time that he’d also begun to holding a glass of wine and walking down bedroom at the family home in Mosman. “That experiment with photography, taking portraits the beach’ scenario that we’ve seen a million [story] helped us to understand that it isn’t always on the street with an old Nikon F2. “I decided times”, he opted to work with real families – two about the big beautiful beaches,” says Leary. that I wanted to lead a life that was creative,” he “It’s the moment that you get to sit down and generations of parents and their children, and says of the pact he made with himself to travel a third married couple – to craft a story that connect with yourself, your partner. It’s the little the world in pursuit of beauty. “It came at a time strikes a fine balance between romanticism and things that are the most important.” when I had nothing else to lose.” He returned to documentary (albeit, an extremely photogenic Though he is (luckily) no stranger to the island, bar work, but soon realised that he didn’t know one). Leary says that, once production wrapped, having shot here previously, its natural beauty his kir royales from his harvey wallbangers and everyone involved left connected in a way that and abundance have never failed to astonish on Wonderworld. so he rolled up his sleeves once more and began they weren’t previously. “It was really quite nice,” return visits. “It’s a pretty special place,” he says. washing dishes. Whatever tips he salvaged went he says. “We flew the family out and gave them an “The colours out there are just beyond. There are Capturing toward film; test shoots with other models grew experience of the Great Barrier Reef for the first so many different aspects to the light. From the Passage Peak. into creative projects. Leary would later return time. [We created] honest situations, so we could early-morning sunrise up at Passage Peak to to Australia, where his career behind the lens capture their experiences.” One of the youngest the beautiful sunsets over the yacht club out to began in earnest. Soon, he was lensing for the cast members, Piper, was visibly ecstatic to visit the west, it’s pretty incredible. It’s a great covers of Vogue and GQ Australia, shooting the reef for the first time, imbuing the story with Australian experience.” Australia’s highest-wattage celebrity exports. a genuine sense of wish fulfilment that ordinarily A sense of connection to place is evidently eludes traditional scripting efforts. As for how the paramount across Leary’s practice, whether he’s “The door opened and it seemed easy,” Leary campaign relates to Leary’s body of work more photographing the brumbies of the Australian raised an only child by his mother, a secretary, says of his creative epiphany. There were no broadly, a concern with lineage immediately outback in exhaustive, exquisite detail for and restlessly entrepreneurial father. “I saw two ways about it. “It was almost second nature becomes evident. “We all want reconnection,” he Brumby, his 2015 monograph, or spending them struggle and work a lot of their life. There to some degree. The beauty and the direction was definitely a lot of that [desire for freedom] were always really simple. The feeling of what I says. “You want to reconnect with your kids – to a month in the desert at Titjikala, a remote PHOTOGRAPHY: NICK LEARY; BEHIND THE SCENES LYON. JAY in my DNA.” wanted was an easy one to nail.”

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he holidays of my childhood were coming back to Australia because it’s still home. my search for paradise after a direct flight from spent under canvas. Our “big top” I found another reason why when I recently Sydney. Most of my holidays are organised by was a two-tone brown tent with visited Hamilton Island, in the heart of the the seat-of-my-pants, or my wife, Vivien, SEARCHING a central pole and others spaced Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, who is very good at sussing out boutique hotels around the edges, held up with 900km north of Brisbane. Hamilton Island is and new experiences. These rarely involve Tguy ropes and tent pegs. one of those places that had been on my bucket tourist resorts, or organised tours, but one Every summer holiday we packed the trailer and list for years, but I always thought it could wait word convinced her to come to Hamilton for paradise took off for some new corner of the Australian until later, when I retired, or I’d had enough of Island: qualia. coast. Mum, Dad and four kids were crammed long-haul flights and the jet lag. I was wrong. This world-class resort is the last word in into a station wagon, with clothes, surf mats, I should have done it sooner. I should have opulence and a destination for the rich and s a llsctd autho o towels, beach umbrellas, cricket bats and stopped looking into the distance and seen what famous. Taylor Swift had her birthday bash oos om ounalist industrial-sized bottles of insect repellent and was right in front of me. here in 2015, inviting 125 of her touring zinc cream. First let me give the place some context. The entourage. Other guests have included Chris ichal ootham as initd Mum would make devon sandwiches and search for an earthly paradise has been a part Hemsworth, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny to inc th aut o prepare jugs of Cottee’s cordial for the journey of the Western literary tradition from the Depp and Oprah Winfrey. because we couldn’t afford takeaway prices or very beginning, when the Book of Genesis In case you think qualia is only for movie stars unsland isthand and fizzy drinks. described the Garden of Eden. The ancient and Russian oligarchs, we met other mere thn it aout his adntu. Arriving at our chosen campground, the tent Greeks believed that paradise existed in a place mortals like ourselves. Janine and Gary were h shas his uct list sto. was raised in a military fashion with everybody called the Fortunate Islands off the west coast honeymooners from New York, who wanted playing a role, until that moment when Dad of Africa, where mortal men could drink and a “once in a lifetime” experience before they lifted the centre pole like a caber-tosser and sport with the gods. settled down to careers and family life. Bryan raised the roof above our heads. The fifth-century Irish cleric St Brendan and Anna were retirees from Yorkshire, We kids slept in double-decker bunks and when claimed to have found paradise in the west England, who were half-way through a round- the wind blew the canvas would bulge inwards, Atlantic, while Christopher Columbus the-world tour that they had planned for 20 brushing against my cheek. I loved the sound discovered Eden on his first voyage across years. Peter and Fiona, from Melbourne, were of rain on canvas and hearing Dad outside, the Atlantic in 1492, when he stumbled upon celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, stripped down to his Stubbies, digging trenches and having their last child leave home. to channel the water away. “We need something to celebrate?” I said to To this day, I have no idea how my mother fed “WE FISHED, SWAM, Vivien, on our first evening, as we sipped a a family of six on a two-burner Primus stove RODE WAVES, GOT complimentary bottle of champagne on the with an Esky to keep things cold. Or how she balcony of our pavilion, watching a riot of red managed to hide our Christmas presents until DUMPED, EMPTIED and yellow light up the clouds as the sun sank they were slipped into the pillow cases we’d behind Dent Island. hung at the end of our bunks. SAND FROM She popped another strawberry in her mouth One Christmas Eve, when we were camping, I OUR COZZIES...” and said, “We’re celebrating being here.” woke to see the silhouette of my mother kissing I knew what she meant. Ten months previously, Santa Claus in the moonlight. It didn’t dawn I’d had a quadruple heart bypass. I avoided a on me until years later that Santa and my father an island in the Caribbean that he called heart attack thanks to a very cautious GP, who were men of a similar size and girth, although I Hispaniola. Almost 300 years later, the French insisted I undergo an exercise ECG. He saved still think it was Santa. explorer Louis-Antoine de Bougainville my life. These were joyous, carefree holidays full of wrote very similar words about Tahiti in the “You’re proof of why bucket lists shouldn’t be sausage sizzles, sandcastle competitions and South Pacific. put off,” said Vivien, eating a slice of mango, beach cricket. We fished, swam, rode waves, got This brings me back to Queensland and the before adding. “I would hate to be doing this dumped and emptied sand from our cozzies Whitsunday Islands. This continental chain without you.” every evening when we trooped off to the of sunken mountains was separated from the “Would you do it without me?” I wanted to ask, shower block: three boys behind my father, my Australian mainland during the last ice age, but thought better of it. sister with my mother. creating a string of 74 green pearls framed Over dinner that night – a seven-course I look back on those days with enormous by white sand and an aquamarine sea. degustation menu with matching wines – we fondness and cherished memories because Surely these are worthy of consideration as began swapping memories of our childhood the summers were so long and hot, and time an earthly paradise. holidays. Much of what we remembered seemed infinite. Most of the islands are uninhabited and form centered around food. Vivien swooned over The future arrived, of course, and I have spent part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage exotic fare like jam-filled donuts, which she first the past 40 years travelling the globe, visiting Area. For 9,000 years they were home to the tasted while staying at the Florida Car-O-Tel 56 countries (at last count) and raising three Ngaro people, the traditional owners of the in Surfers Paradise. I recalled discovering hot daughters, who were each born on different land, whose long-time presence can be found at bread shops, where the white loaves were still continents. I have travelled in search of an ancient stone quarry on South Molle Island, warm from the oven and butter melted into the understanding and experiences, but also an as well as in rock art and middens found on softness, making deli-bought devon taste like awareness that around the next corner I might Hook Island. Tuscan mortadella. discover a place that would make me want to Hamilton Island is the premier resort island in At that moment, our scallops arrived, served PHOTOGRAPHY: HAILTON ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY. HAILTON PHOTOGRAPHY: stay. I’ve found a few over the years, but I keep the Whitsundays, and this is where I started on the shell with foie gras, porcini and truffles,

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and teamed with a 2013 Reginald Germein outer reef. We swept low Our favourites on repeat Chardonnay from the Adelaide Hills. (I could over the deserted islands for those chilled island describe the wagyu beef, macadamia and and along Whitehaven vibes. Holiday mode: on. shallots, but words don’t do it justice). Beach, before turning east The next morning, I took a short ferry ride to for a flight across open the Hamilton Island Golf Club, which is billed water. PLAYLIST as the only championship course in Australia Daniel pointed to the pale Doin’ Time - Lana Del Rey on its own island. I first played golf on a very blue strip into the distance. different style of course, on the banks of the “There it is.” “SUDDENLY, IT WAS Sweet Life - Frank Ocean Murrumbidgee River in Gundagai. Back then Suddenly, it was below BELOW US, THE Good Vibrations - The Beach Boys you had to shoo the sheep off the rock-hard us, the largest coral-reef Motion - Emotional Oranges fairways and, on the sand green, a rake was system in the world. Every LARGEST CORAL needed to move the dung and smooth a path to conceivable shade REEF SYSTEM IN I Want You Around - Snoh Aalegra the hole. of blue stretched out for Summertime - Ella Fitzgerald The Hamilton Island layout had other hundreds of kilometres THE WORLD.” & Louis Armstrong challenges. Designed by five-times British Open to the north and south in winner, the late Peter Thomson, the 18-hole, par fingerprint whorls Morning Glory - Liza 71 course makes the most of Mother Nature, of submerged shoals, All I Need - Air & Beth Hirsch hugging the clifftops and contours of the island. shelves and ridges. Every hole has a breathtaking view across the Hard corals and soft, Mornin Dew - Sunni Colón Whitsundays and the Coral Sea. It’s like playing spreading like mould Eternal Sunshine - Jhené Aiko on a postcard. Vivien, a golf-agnostic, was in a petri dish, rising Summer - The Carters almost converted to the game during the nine like cones, rippling like holes she accompanied me, although she spent wheat fields, rounded, Wasted - Summer Walker more time taking photographs than watching conical, crooked and Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson where my ball went. branch-like, growing like Carried Away - H.E.R. We had booked in for an hour-long couples’ a single organism in the massage to aid my recovery. Natalie, a girl warm, fertile waters. And amid it all there were Don’t Wanna Share You - Bridge from Rainbow in northwest Victoria was my stingrays, sharks, turtles and schools of fish Glory Box - Portishead masseuse, while Tamlyn from Port Elizabeth being feasted on by gulls. This is the bucket Love on the Weekend - John Mayer in South Africa looked after Vivien. Over the list moment, I thought. This is what I’ll next hour I discovered the difference between remember most. Binz - Solange decadence and opulence, as Natalie treated my My mother is in her eighties now, with all the Montana - Justin Timberlake neck and shoulders as a challenge rather than associated problems of old age, but she often a chore. reminisces about our family adventures. Teardrop - Massive Attack “Aren’t your hands sore?” I asked. “Nah. I’m After my father died, I remember her recalling Lovely Day - Bill Withers used to shearing sheep,” she replied. a camping trip to Airlie Beach on the I Know There’s Gonna Be Good Nobody, we discovered, comes from Hamilton Queensland coast. Island. Every member of staff we met was from “Dad and I wanted to take you all on a glass- Times - Jamie XX somewhere else. We spent the holiday quizzing bottom boat to see the Great Barrier Reef,” Feels Like Summer - them about what brought them from France, she said, “but we decided it was too expensive. Childish Gambino Italy, America, New Zealand, the Philippines There were six of us living on a teacher’s wage and beyond. Most simply pointed to the view and it seemed like such an extravagance. It’s Standing On the Sun Remix - and said, “Wouldn’t you want to work here?” one of my great regrets.” Beyoncé That evening we took a sunset cruise on the I told her it didn’t matter, and that we’d make Blue Calx - Aphex Twin Coral Sea, drinking champagne and eating our own plans, but she said, “Yes, but that was canapés as the sky caught alight and the my chance.” Hot Stuff - Donna Summer embers slowly burned down to darkness. I thought of Mum as we skimmed over Heart At that moment, in the opposite direction, Reef. I imagined her sitting behind me, a supermoon rose like a great shining globe beaming happily as she gazed upon one of above One Tree Hill on Hamilton Island. the world’s most spectacular natural wonders. “Now they’re just taking the piss,” I said Daniel banked the chopper and we headed to Vivien. back, passing Border Island on the journey “Do you think they arranged that just for us?” home. I thought about the threats facing the she replied, hooking her arm in mine. “We Great Barrier Reef and how tourism is part of should have come here for our honeymoon.” the answer because it brings jobs, money and “We didn’t have a honeymoon.” international attention to a landmark that has “For the next one, then.” to be protected at all costs. The following morning, we waited on the Everybody, no matter where they’re from, helipad at qualia as a small bubble-shaped should have the opportunity to see it one chopper came in to land. Our pilot Daniel day from above or below or through a glass-

strapped us into our seats and hooked up the bottomed boat. A dodgy heart meant I nearly SERIES, PRODUCED IN ASSOCIATION FROM THE STORYTELLER QUEENSLAND. AND EVENTS WITH TOURISM REMY GEREGA, ANDREA FRANCOLINI. PHOTOGRAPHY: comms before we took off and headed for the waited too long. I’m glad I didn’t.

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RF21_READ_Michael_FINAL.indd 28 12/7/19 10:35 am RF21_READ_Michael_FINAL.indd 29 12/7/19 10:35 am LIFESTYLE Whitsunday Islands, view from the air. Rhiannon Taylor, in bed in the Windward Pavilion at WHAT MAKES A GREAT DESTINATION? IS HAMILTON ISLAND A MUST-VISIT? qualia. “I seek out destinations that are off the beaten “Definitely that. I think it’s a must-do for track a little bit, or less travelled. That’s because Australians. Like, once-in-a-lifetime, everyone it gives the traveller a little bit more privacy, a in Australia should please go and see it.” little bit more time to explore the destination without feeling the crowds. I think anyone WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT who’s travelled to and been somewhere really TRAVEL IN AUSTRALIA? busy and touristy gets really frustrated and you “The thing that strikes me about Australia is can feel claustrophobic. I love anywhere that it’s so diverse. In the centre we have this barren hasn’t been overdeveloped.” red desert and then we have these incredible coastal cliff lines and then these tropical north ON IN BED WITH, YOU ASK THE islands. And then south… in Tasmania we QUESTION, “WHERE ARE YOU STAYING have mountain landscapes. I think you could TONIGHT?” SO, WHAT’S THE MOST explore Australia forever as a traveller. And we IMPORTANT PART OF A HOTEL ROOM have such a rich history and culture with our FOR YOU? THE MAKE OR BREAK? Indigenous Australian heritage that is unique. I “Ooh, there are so many things. A great bed! know I’ve travelled pretty much everywhere in At the end of the day, if you’re travelling and the world and I sound a bit biased, but Australia you have a hotel room with a great bed and it’s really is my favourite place to explore.” clean – clean sheets and a comfy mattress – it’s done its bit. What makes a great hotel are things AN ISLAND HOLIDAY IS COMPLETE like lighting – lots of natural light. I stayed at WITH…? WHAT MUST WE ALWAYS DO? qualia...!” “I think for an island holiday you need to be able to completely switch off to enjoy it. Having WHAT’S THE MOST REMOTE PLACE full days on the beach where you’re just doing YOU’VE VISITED? nothing and reading a book. That for me is such “I went to this place called Sal Salis, which is a luxury. I love an island with a great beach that up on the Ningaloo reef in Western Australia. has a great reef on its doorstep. Any island that It’s an ecolodge and there are about 15 tents. has a nature reserve is such a luxury, because A Middleton honeymooned there. There’s no you’re able to go and see life under the sea.” wi-fi or cell-phone reception. They run off borehole water. You’re allocated 20 litres of BEST PACKING ADVICE FOR OUR water in your room every day, HAMILTON ISLAND ADVENTURE? and it runs off solar power. It “I tend to over-pack and then end up wearing The bliss of a was completely off-grid, it was the same thing every day – one or two really bath at qualia. amazing. It really allowed me great breezy kaftans that you can chuck over HOW DID YOU GET STARTED WITH to connect back to nature and your swimmers when you’re walking down to IN BED WITH? WHAT FUELLED think about how life was before the beach or walking around the resort or the YOUR DESIRE TO TRAVEL AND we came along and completely island. And then the great thing about a really DOCUMENT? developed it.” nice kaftan is you can put on a lovely pair of “I’ve been a photographer for 13 years now sandals and some fabulous earrings and you’re and, throughout my career, I mostly worked WHERE ARE YOU DYING off to dinner. They’re probably my main packing in architecture, interiors and food spaces, TO VISIT? essential. And sunscreen, obviously. As I’ve got which led to photographing interiors of “We’re so lucky in Australia to older I apply it all the time and I don’t leave the Whitsunday The hotels, which led to photographing travel. sunset. have the most beautiful islands house without it.” It sort of snowballed in that way over the on our doorstep. I would love past decade. And then, about four years to explore some of the islands ANY HOLIDAY FOOD ROUTINES? TURNDOWN ago, I had this idea – everyone was blogging around North Queensland a “I guess because I’m always travelling I’m about outfits they were wearing every day little more as well.” always eating out and so I crave routine and and I thought, ‘Well, why not talk about healthy, fresh food – lots of fresh veggies and Rhiannon Taylor is living the dream. hotels?’ Interior design meets travel, which HAVE YOU EXPLORED THE salads and clean foods. But that’s it. If there’s was my passion. I came up with the name GREAT BARRIER REEF? something killer on the menu, I do get a bit of Born and raised in Melbourne, after and the concept and wanted to keep it quite “Yes I have. I haven’t done fomo and want to try it.” studying photography she started the mysterious. It was one of those things when anything underwater but I’ve lifestyle website and blog In Bed With. you start a blog, you put it up online and photographed it from above DID YOU EVER EXPECT THIS LIFE? it’s not perfect but you get it up there, and it and done the helicopter ride “No, not at all. I always wanted to be a She now zooms around the world, happily kind of just took off in a big way in a short over Whitehaven Beach. It was photographer but I didn’t realise that I would be going off-grid and discovering destinations time. It’s been finessed over the past few incredible, mind-blowing. I was travelling this much. The travel pace kind off the beaten track. Fresh back from a trip years and it’s been about looking at hotels initially struck by how big it of picked up over the past few years since the that make a difference with sustainability was and I only saw a tiny, tiny blog, even back from when I was in my early to Hamilton Island, she gave REEF her and unique architects and design portion. But also how clear it twenties shooting interiors and food. Now [as island lowdown. This is how you do it. collaborations. That’s my vision for this year, was and the formations… It was a travel photographer] I’m just surrounded by

what I’m really trying to focus on.” RHIANNON TAYLOR. PHOTOGRAPHY: like artwork in the sea.” pristine beaches, and I’m very grateful.”

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y friend Joanna* was a reluctant Where hotels and destinations once relied (Need proof? Just check out the hilarious bride. Not that she had any doubts on professionals to create the imagery that @insta_repeat account.) about her fiancé – it was the presented them as a dream destination, these Despite that, I believe that giving power to the wedding itself that she was less days we are doing it ourselves. This is a seismic people is, more often than not, a good thing. Mkeen on. Having seen too many over-the-top @markikoy25 change in the travel industry, so much so that So, if you have ever posted a holiday pic on Worth the hike... #passagepeak Facebook or Insta, give yourself a pat on the extravaganzas, complete with out-of-control #hamiltonisland #australia #instagram the World Bank together with TripAdvisor brides, family feuds and ballooning budgets, she #makoysuroy recently produced an entire report on the back: you are officially a travel superhero, didn’t want to become a cliché. She wanted to do phenomenon in which Hamilton Island reshaping the way the world travels. However, it her way. was included. as all superheroes know, with power comes So she went online, where she fell in love with The Voice of Travelers report looks not responsibility. So if you are going to keep images of a gorgeous little Sicilian town that just at the growth of user-generated posting, then do so with care. promised to be the perfect wedding venue. She content – all those online reviews, Take a lesson from what happened with found a hotel and made the bookings. There Insta posts and Facebook updates – but Trolltunga, a rock ledge 700 metres above a was just one thing she forgot to check – whether also examines how destinations are Norwegian lake. When I first went to Norway anyone else had had the same idea. It wasn’t until @lagurf_ harnessing it to amp up visitor numbers. six or so years ago, I didn’t go to Trolltunga. Holiday dreaming!! missing summer today! she arrived in Taormina that she discovered that #hamiltonisland #holiday #dreaming #goals Leading the pack is Jordan, which No one did. In a country full of scenic spots, #missingthesun #summer #love #beach this pretty little place was actually the wedding #australia #visithamiltonisland has seen numbers rise since it started the only remarkable thing about this one was capital of Sicily. @am.on.vacation@am.on.vacation reposting user-generated content, that it took a six-hour hike to get there from “Within two minutes of arriving in town, we saw TomorrowTomorrow is the is thelast last day day of our of our11 week 11 week journey journey and and and Ireland, which partnered with the nearest village. By 2016, however, 80,000 we aren’twe aren’t ready ready to say to saygoodbye goodbye to Australia to Australia or this or this three brides posing for their wedding pictures,” “PHOTOGENIC travelingtraveling lifestyle lifestyle we’ve we’ve grown grown accustomed accustomed to. Weto. We TripAdvisor to launch its popular Wild visitors a year were doing just that. This boom she laughs. So much for breaking the mould. alreadyalready wish wish we werewe were back back on theon theBommie Bommie Deck Deck Atlantic Way route. was, of course, driven by Instagram. DESTINATIONS HAVE watchingwatching the thesunset, sunset, but butwe knowwe know that that the thefuture future Joanna enjoyed her wedding anyway and, as holdsholds many many more more amazing amazing sunsets sunsets in new in new places places Photogenic destinations have a head Jutting out above that pristine lake, Trolltunga expected, Taormina provided a spectacular A HEAD START acrossacross the theglobe. globe. start when it comes to Instagrammable provides the perfect backdrop for an image backdrop for the wedding pics she posted online. content, of course, but the report that captures that “far away from it all” Her wedding reminded me that, in the past WHEN IT COMES TO also points to smart operators like feeling. Unsurprisingly, the #Trolltunga decade, travel has become a truly digital INSTAGRAMMABLE Hamilton Island who are not just hashtag went viral – there are more than experience. There is nothing new, of course, @courtneys.sams relying on what nature dished out to 128,000 posts to date, and that is before we about online planning: we have all become adept CONTENT....” Where the sky touches the sea. Sunrise keep visitors posting to social media. add in #trolltunganorway, #trolltungahike, at South East Head #greatbarrierreef at scouting out the cheapest airfares and the best- #lovewhitsundays #explorewhitsundays Rather than simply focusing on its #trolltungaadventures and #trolltungaactive. located hotels, tasks that we used to outsource to beautiful beaches and bays, the island’s There are just a few problems with this. One is travel agents. owners have also provided plenty of that – predictably – the place is being loved to In fact, we have more knowledge at our fingertips other material for photographers, from the eye- death, with visitors having to queue in order than pre-internet-era travel agents could have catching lines of the Bommie Deck – it provides to capture that magic shot. More concerning dreamed of. I don’t remember any agent ever a particularly striking silhouette at sunset – to is that so many visitors to Trolltunga are telling me which café near my hotel served the Heart Island, Hamilton Island’s new sleek James entirely unprepared for the experience, lacking best avocado on toast, but these days I can track Bond feel pontoon at Heart Reef, or the swing, essentials such as proper footwear and water. that information down myself in just a minute hammock and giant chair at the end of the It seems that few people bother to include this or two. nature trails. No wonder that social media basic information in their posts. And that is precisely where things get interesting, is lapping it up, with more than 4,000 posts So, if nothing else, bear this in mind: what because that avocado-on-toast recommendation tagged #HamiltonIsland or @HamiltonIsland you post may directly change someone’s travel is likely not to come from a respected publisher, every month. plans. If you choose to highlight a place, don’t but from some other traveller who has taken the Commentators who love to loathe social media just post a pic – tell the story. Let people know time to post their top tips online. Review sites would see this growing reliance on social media what they’re in for. Remember, superheroes use continue to flourish: more than 255 reviews are as yet another sign of the decline of civilisation, their power for good. @beautiful_giants posted every minute on TripAdvisor alone. @explorers_journal @samevanslife@samevanslife W h a l e Y o g a?! @hamiltonisland but I’m not so sure. True, there is something *alias was used. And then of course there is social media, which I miss this view Hamilton Island, sunrisesunrise hikes hikes are arealways always worth worth it on it on #raceweek2018 #hamiltonislandraceweek2018 lemming-like about the way some travellers Need inspiration? Visit hamiltonisland.com. Australia #greatbarrierreef #tb #australia @hamiltonisland@hamiltonisland #hamiltonisland #whitsundays #lovewhatyoudo au/blog/bestphotolocations or has reinvented the glossy brochure for the #hamiltonisland @jordanandzac@jordanandzac / @ashax / @ashax #connectwithnature #qld seem to arrange their travel plans around the millennial age. opportunity to capture a particular shot. @HamiltonIsland

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REEF MAGAZINE ADVENTURE Foxx tells us that it’s cool to see the sailors sailors the see to it’s cool that us tells Foxx speed.” go atextra to fun it was and go by ourselves, to opportunity the got kids other afew and me but Mitchell, pairs, go as “We usually Foxx. says fast,” so water the through we going were upand was wind the because good really was “Yesterday, sailing it ago. give to enough lucky are Mitchell and brother His own.” it on do their kids six year the some of But mainsheet… the all like stuff, the doing to we’re used not because partners “We of two: go in groups in sail to have they that explains and Phoenix sails fluoro with high-vis are optis island’s The of age. years 15 under by kids used boat sailing white small asingle-handed is opti An boys. by the as optis to referred boats, Optimist sail They island. this upon of growing part just is –sailing bragging not but they’re sailors, good pretty all they’re admit They Beach. atShell lessons for sailing them collects bus the before Japanese learn they on Thursdays however class, math is afternoon Each community. It’s atight aid. ateacher’s is Mum Mitchell’s Belinda.” Miss and Mum Mitchell’s with groups reading We do reading. and English with start and classrooms we’re our in 9am “By Foxx. says ready,” get upand we wake schooldays “On island. on the school only the School, State Island Hamilton attend boys three The 2001. since island on the worked and lived have Nuria, and Warren parents, Mitchell’s sons. their 2013 with in return to only years, two for 2003 in island the to moved first Kellie, wife, his He and Beverage. and Food of Manager General island’s now the is and atqualia, Manager General the was LaMonica, father, Kyle brothers’ The in. chimes Phoenix W I’m in grade five,” his brother brother his five,” I’m grade in “And Foxx. says six,” grade in Iare and Mitchell years. four for other each e’ve known Young explorers brothers of Foxx terrain, their Rebecca Khoury about what it’sRebecca Khoury for like achild all live on Island.all Here to Hamilton they talk and Phoenix and their good friend Mitchell Mitchell friend good their and Phoenix and KID’S-EYE to grow up on this piece growto up on this of paradise. and skating along Melaleuca Drive, near and and near Drive, Melaleuca along skating and afternoons the in skateboards our getting like Dad “Me and time. family are Weekends home. attheir house tree major a built actually has dad Mitchell’s that reveals Foxx before Phoenix cool,” says It’s really there. forts two made dad their it and found Friends know. alotof not people that place one secret know “I own. of their spots little afew but have Beach Catseye out at hang usually boys The Foxx. says park,” amini has that block apartment –an View we went Harbour to then and we went for aswim then footy, playing just “A we out were ago games. weeks few video playing and movies watching indoors spent days chill or as skateboards and scooters their on around cruising spent are weekends The other.” each to football the kick just and oval we the go out to weekends on the “Sometimes Foxx. says house,” attheir we stay so there, We’ve here. friends got close AFL no there’s because mainland on the “We train AFL. play to Beach Airlie to boat the take brothers the while oval, island’s atthe footy touch plays Mitchell of football. codes various playing time spare their fill boys the land on dry When Australia.” around love sail to Iwould “Well, says, Foxx up, grow they when sailors be to want they if Asked year. last third came dad friend’s best his that adds Mitchell Week. Race Island Hamilton come for they when water the through fly A COUPLE WAVES OF “WE LOVE“WE CATCHING BEACH... AND GOING AND BEACH... OUT SKURFING ON SKURFING OUT OUT OFFOUT CATSEYE THE JET SKI.” JET THE view A

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DINING Marron Kingfish miso, carrot, squid ink. sashimi, pickled The cucumber, yuzu. WHITSUNDAYS plated

Mark Jensen.

Wagyu Kangaroo tartare buckwheat, fermented quince, onion, malt. pickled radish, gingerbread. Mark Jensen, Executive Chef at qualia, lives and breathes the Queensland landscape. He makes it central to his menus, reminding his guests of the beauty of their surroundings. By Emma Joyce.

airns-born Mark Jensen spent his beach, thinking of ways to incorporate his dish,” he says. “The scallop always gets very childhood pinching rambutans from natural surroundings into the tasting menu. good feedback, but probably the guest favourite his neighbours’ fruit trees to sell at For example, the petit fours are plated with would be the marron in the miso with black market. Today, he still retains that shards of coral taken directly from Pebble squid ink crisps.” Cebullient entrepreneurial spirit, but now his Beach, they’ve served yabbies caught from just The $175 tasting menu includes kingfish passion for Queensland produce takes centre behind Bowen, near Airlie Beach, and even the sashimi with pickled cucumber and stage on the plates served at qualia’s Pebble wagyu beef is presented with all the textures of yuzu. There’s smoked Holy Goat La Luna, Beach and Long Pavilion restaurants. Queensland’s rugged coastline. accompanied by beetroot, bran ash and bread “I have a lot of childhood memories [of “We’ll use pebbles from the beach on a board puffs. And to finish, Jensen is burning rye Queensland]. We used to just run around and for petit fours, or we’ll burn eucalyptus with bread to create an ice cream that has a nostalgic steal neighbours’ fruits and things – that was a blowtorch so it comes out smoking with the burnt-toast flavour. It’s served in a rocher-style, our little misdemeanour,” he says. He fondly bread,” says Jensen. “It’s indicative of exactly with caramelised puffed pastry – “Rubbly and remembers fishing in the local waters and the where the guests are sitting. Almost all the reflective of the countryside,” he says. abundance of tropical fruits such as rambutans, seafood is Whitsunday Islands-caught.” Jensen, who typically works a 60-hour week mangoes and mangosteens. The current tasting menu was introduced by executing the kitchens at qualia, says he The Executive Chef leads a far more virtuous Jensen eight months ago, and he will revisit admires many of the chefs who he’s worked life nowadays, overseeing every plate that the dishes in line with the change of seasons. alongside in his 22-year career. His Sous Chef leaves the pass to ensure it’s a dish his guests The modern Australian cuisine is French at Pebble Beach has worked with him for three will remember as part of their holiday to the influenced, and as Jensen tells us, it’s a very years across different restaurants. Whitsundays. As he does so, he’s watching textural menu. “There are all sorts of rubbly, “As much as I am the Executive Chef, my Sous the waves rolling onto the same pebbled earthy components, especially in the wagyu Chef Ryan Locke is very, very talented. PHOTOGRAPHY: KARA ROSENLUND. KARA PHOTOGRAPHY:

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RF21_FOOD_FINAL.indd 36 12/7/19 11:53 am DINING POSTCARDS FROM Smoked Holy Goat Rye bread ice cream La Luna whiskey, chocolate, PARADISE beetroot, bran ash, wild rice. bread puffs.

@sarahellen Weekend rendezvous on Hamilton Island @the_upside

Pebble Beach tasting menu, components of a course (clockwise from top right) porcini, seared scallops, truffle, cured egg yolk, parsnip.

“TO THINK THAT Scallop parsnip, foie gras, porcini, truffle. YOU’VE EVER, EVER @kristyleecross ‘NAILED A DISH’ IS Ok, I just want to be in that bath with this view today please RIDICULOUS TO ME – I CAN’T FATHOM THAT SORT OF THOUGHT. I LIKE TO KEEP MIXING We have a very good working relationship and the guests,” says Jensen. “It has this parsnip Petit fours (clockwise we balance each other out in our strengths and foam on top, and parsnip crisps, but as they dig from top) salted THINGS UP...” caramel lamington, weaknesses. I’ll steer the ship on the menu, through there’s all different layers of scallops vanilla marshmallow, but just to be able to have your teammates feel and foie gras, and truffle and brown chicken jus yuzu pate de fruit. comfortable enough to say, ‘How about we try it – it’s like eating a sundae with chocolate ripples, like this?’ – all of a sudden you’ve got two brains then peanuts and all different bits and bobs that Sepia, which opened in Sydney in 2009 and a lot of little farmers out there, obviously working one dish and things go in all different you just keep finding.” closed last year. “They’ve got their Melbourne some of them are hours away and they can’t @zotheysay directions.” Over the past 15 years Jensen has learned to incarnation coming up, so I’m looking supply any sort of quantity that we need [at It’s probably time someone sent this Jensen cut his teeth as a short-order cook at separate work from home life, and he’s always forward to seeing what’s happening there.” qualia], but just to see what they’re growing holiday pig back to her southern sty university. He moved to London aged 19 and looking to improve on his dishes, saying there’s Also, the former Executive Chef of Circa, on their own little acre, that’s cool. There are “sort of fell into cheffing”. He worked with rarely a perfect dish – attributing his constant Owen Lacey, who he worked with in Brisbane: heaps of roadside stalls, not just of carrots Michelin-starred chefs, including Marcus drive to refine his work to getting bored easily. “He was a real lead-by-example chef. I’ve seen and zucchinis, but of live mud crabs and all Wareing at Pétrus, and came back to Australia, Far from the angry-chef stereotype, Jensen times when he’s had to take over someone’s sorts of things. I recently found one that had where he worked at award-winning restaurants says he’s “very organised, very meticulous, very section, and you’d come in the next day and an honesty box for live mud crabs – that was Circa and Marco Polo in Brisbane, Lizard Island creative. I do need to keep moving. As much as the amount of work he’s done – it was just pretty cool.” Resort, Spicers Peak Lodge and Tamarind consistency is excellent and every good kitchen embarrassing for everyone else.” With pride in his provenance, Jensen says restaurant in Cairns. should be consistently excellent, or good at Outside the kitchen, Jensen likes to spend he’s simply trying to bring the best of nature “Pebble Beach is now the fourth restaurant that very many things, to be doing the same dish time with his girlfriend, who he says is a into the kitchen and back out again. “I do I’ve been in charge of that’s been awarded Chef for 10 years is just crazy. To think that you’ve fantastic cook. Though he prefers to keep love nature. It just permeates your thoughts. Hats. I don’t think about that – I just like to do ever, ever ‘nailed a dish’ is ridiculous to me things simple if he’s cooking for himself, his You can go from Cairns to the Whitsundays my job, make guests happy, keep the staff happy, – I can’t fathom that sort of thought. I like to girlfriend is a skilled home cook who likes to and it’s totally different. You can go from and you can taste it in the food.” keep mixing things up, I do like to challenge make Southeast Asian dishes, meaning Jensen Hamilton Island to Airlie Beach and it’s @simonuptonpics One of the more complex dishes on the Pebble the status quo, I do like to look at a dish and can leave the cheffing knives at work. totally different. I like the ruggedness of the Some locations are just better than others! Beach menu is the scallop, which has many go, ‘Actually, no,’ whether that’s adding more When he’s feeling more adventurous, the islands, I like the large rocks, I love the UPSIDE X WHITSUNDAYS layers in the process of plating up. “It seems components or stripping back components.” 42-year-old will take the car and drive off ocean, the large pine trees. Everything feels Big thx @hamiltonisland and the best client very one-dimensional when it comes out to Chefs he admires include Martin Benn from into the hills beyond Airlie Beach. “There’s really rustic.” @the_upside @debbiewaltersproduction

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Santi Pinot The Pour Grigio

Robert Oatley ON TOUR Riesling

s a frequent solo business traveller, this case, with  e Lane Vineyard’s impeccably I o en  nd myself eating alone, oaked, voluptuously fruited Block 1A, from the fortunately in top-class Australian Adelaide Hills, a dangerously moreish option. Bremerton Racy Rosé restaurants. Most have excellent wine- A short walk over the hill and you’re at Mariners, by-the-glass selections, meaning I can enjoy, for where your e orts will be rewarded with a top- example, a glass of bubbles, followed by a white class list of by-the-glass options, my favourite and a red of my choice, without having to knock being the Robert Oatley Finisterre Chardonnay o 750ml of wine in a night. from Margaret River.  is is a serious wine for Hamilton Island’s diverse selection of serious dining, o ering layered stone fruit and restaurants o er an excellent array of wines citrus  avours, with nutty, mineral savoury

Mirabeau by the glass. Accompanying the Oatley in uences. I’d need more than one glass, though, Etoile Rosé family’s own labels (Robert Oatley, to get through their phenomenal seafood platter. Wild Oats and Montrose), you’ll  nd Santi’s crisp and vibrant pinot grigio from exceptional drops from other family- Italy is the perfect glass at Romano’s, where the owned, sustainably farmed wineries and contemporary Italian restaurant’s mid-a ernoon, renowned international producers. And alfresco dining menu of small plates includes fried while you’re unlikely to be a solo diner like school prawns with chilli and garlic, and crab me while you’re and ricotta stu ed zucchini here, going for this  owers. Might have to section of the wine “WHAT A PERFECT upgrade from a glass to list is the perfect WAY TO TOAST a bottle! way to ensure that TAKO Mexican taqueria and each guest at your table will HAMILTON cantina has a de nite Latin Argento have their style of choice American vibe, so here I would Malbec ISLAND'S VIEWS” with their meal selection. savour the Argentinian malbec A er all, it’s rare to  nd a from Argento. single wine to partner up It’s a plush, fruit-driven yet with four to six di erent mains on a table. savoury-edged red, a perfect partner for their I usually stay at the Reef View Hotel, where the barbecue pork or beef brisket. Pool Terrace is a great spot to enjoy a plate of And then we have Bommie, the  ne-dining option

Four In Hand oysters with a glass of trophy-winning Robert at the stunning Hamilton Island Yacht Club.  e Darren Jahn, aka Barossa Oatley Riesling from the Great Southern, WA. team here has compiled an excellent and ever- Shiraz The Pour, is our Its lively citrus notes are the perfect changing by-the-glass selection, particularly for resident wine expert. accompaniment to shell sh. pairing with their degustation option. Across the “road” at Beach Club, Mirabeau’s My personal pick? At the time of writing, the Here he shares crisp and refreshing Etoile Rosé from Provence Pikes Clare Valley Riesling and Four in Hand his by-the-glass Pikes Clare is the perfect sipper to enjoy poolside while Barossa Shiraz would be two terri c South Valley overlooking Catseye Beach. Who needs the Australian selections. Riesling recommendations for French Riviera when we have the Coral Sea on Should you be fortunate enough to stay at qualia, wherever you end up Robert our doorstep? you’ll be greeted with a glass of Brut Réserve Oatley An Australian rosé would be my choice of tipple Champagne from my favourite maison: Charles dining while you’re Finisterre Charles Chardonnay Heidsieck at Sails, found further along the beach – mainly Heidsieck. Shortly a erwards, you’ll discover a on the island. Brut Réserve Champagne because it’s such a terri c lunch venue and whole bottle awaiting you in your pavilion. And as Bremerton’s Racy Rosé is bright and breezy, I just can’t have too much Charles, I usually treat best served icy cold by the pool. myself to yet another taste of it when dining at At coca chu, my pick for ocean-view dining, Pebble Beach, as it’s remarkably well priced among the pan-Asian, hawker-style street food calls a tremendous array of Australian and international The Lane Vineyard for an all-rounder, as you’ll no doubt end wines on o er by the glass. And what a perfect way Block 1A Chardonnay. up sharing a wide array of dishes, most with to toast Hamilton Island’s picture-perfect views,

PHOTOGRAPHY: KARA ROSENLUND. KARA PHOTOGRAPHY: plenty of  avour. Chardonnay is my go-to in variety being the spice of life.

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Laurelle Fazel.

The CONCIERGE Laurelle Fazel is the woman to know, in the know, the fixer, and discerning Executive Concierge. She helps make the magic happen. And some. She has lived and worked on Hamilton Island for 20 years.

s a young girl I used to travel to this my life on the island almost since I started, is a world, to perform in a musical for a director I area every school holiday to stay at thing called Family Night. Basically, it’s a group had done a lot of work for in my twenties, in a my grandparents’ sugar-cane farm of friends who get together one night each week previous career as a dancer. on the mainland. Although this and take turns to cook for each other. With so When I was approached for the role of mainlyA involved what we considered “work” many of us living and working away from our Executive Concierge it just felt like a natural fit. as school kids – milking cows, churning butter, families, it’s a great chance to connect on a Four years on, I still love it. chasing chooks – we would occasionally do a personal level outside work and keep a diverse One of the most interesting guests by far day trip to Hamilton Island. These trips were social network. It has evolved into something has to have been Johnny Depp, because he like travelling to a magical island. different over the years since chef Geoff Nocher communicated with a stream of consciousness. Full of colour, light, water and fun – no started the tradition, but I truly look forward to Also, it was fascinating to see the difference in chooks to chase here. The water and sky it each week. persona during personal visits compared with seemed impossibly blue and the sand so white when he was working. I deal with a lot of people and soft – plus, there was always ice cream “THE NATURAL who have PAs and managers assisting them. on the way home. BEAUTY OF THE However, the first time I looked after Mr Depp, Then, one day as a young adult, I was back in it was simply himself and his wife, arranged the area for a family funeral when I heard the AREA LOANS privately with myself through a mutual contact. restaurant I was working at had sold, so I made ITSELF TO INSTANT The next visit again was private, and yet without some enquiries about work on Hamilton Island. prompt, he instantly engaged in following up on Within a month, I had relocated here. RELAXATION.” a conversation regarding a friend’s restaurant One of the things I love about living here is that we’d had during his first visit. That level of it is very easy to have a great quality of life with During my time on Hamilton Island, I have emotional intelligence is what sets megastars minimal effort. The natural beauty of the area worked in several different areas of the business. apart from ordinary stars, in my book. Taylor loans itself to instant relaxation when you’re There is such a diverse range of opportunities Swift, too – I can say sincerely that I have the not at work. One of my favourite things to do if for you to develop your career skills, and you utmost respect for her team and her family and the weather is right – which it usually is! – is to get to do it with a company that are industry her talent after her stay. go boating with friends at nearby Chance Bay. leaders with such a great reputation in the Most challenging sometimes are the visiting Spending a day lazing in the shallows, eating hospitality game. dignitaries, for example, Frederik, Crown prawns, shucking oysters off the rocks with a Initially I worked managing different food and Prince of Denmark or the Governor-General of glass of rosé in hand… Often it’s something as beverage venues and used the experience to Australia, not because they are at all personally simple as sitting on my balcony watching the open my own Lifestyle Café back home on the challenging – in fact, the opposite – but because full moon rising over Passage Peak, or floating Gold Coast (catering to dietary needs – way when managing their movements, I need to in the pool in the summer rain. ahead of our time). I was lured back to the factor in the requirements imposed by the, often

I love to cook, so during the week I like to spend island – funnily enough by Matt Boileau, who is multiple, security details associated with their . some time in our community garden to talk now my boss as General Manager of Hotels – to visit. For example, dovetailing in federal police, to and trim the herbs, and Sunday afternoons run a new concept, Marina Daze, which still Australian and international military, as well usually find me in the kitchen with a glass of runs every Sunday. I then stayed on as a host for as personal security details, which may not all good red and the jazz up high. My friends say special events, such as the iconic Great Barrier have the same agenda at any given time. I have too many fridges for a single girl – but I Feast Series, before shifting into the training My favourites to look after, though, without say never enough. and recruitment department, delivering question, are Mrs Val Oatley and her friends, Although the dating pool thins out each year I orientation for new staff and managing Food not least for their ongoing support for the staff stay, I have a great group of friends I consider and Beverage training. My next progression was of the island – honestly, they are such genuinely my island family, who keep life interesting and managing the Weddings business on the island lovely people. It is a true pleasure to look after

fun. One of the things that has been part of before returning to the stage, in the “real” them – by far my biggest VIPs. ROSENLUND KARA PHOTOGRAPHY:

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“WE GROW THE BETEL LEAVES ON THE ISLAND… WE CONSTANTLY TWEAK THE MENU ACCORDING TO THE SEASON.” The DISH It’s simple: a really good holiday is sealed by having great food that’s served by good chefs. We had the hard task of putting Hamilton Island through its paces from sunrise to sunset – and the coca chu even harder task of deciding on our southern curry with favourites. By Alison Veness. Moreton Bay bug.

is thinking about setting. We have ordered that morning. It is accompanied by deep- mojitos, they drink well. What more can fried brussels sprouts drizzled with sweet we say…? Open from 10am until 7pm, if fish sauce and a dusting of shallots and fluffy you want to start earlier. But sunset is shrimp. Jasmine rice and roti bread soak up nature’s power hour on the island. the goodness. Jack Mason is Executive Head As the sun’s rays Chef and has been at coca finally fade we head Pizzeria and chu for two years. “The Gelato Bar to coca chu (5.30pm ice cream ingredients really pack onwards; reservation and sorbet. a punch, the hot, sweet,

coca chu essential) – like we sour and salty. Everything DIY duck needed an invitation. is fresh, the herbs, the spring rolls. This is where we land curry pastes, which are Clubhouse for supper on the made in-house, and it’s all restaurant reakfast. And what better way to start Falk Boehlefeld, Executive Chef Retail Food and oysters out on the water, seeing Hamilton Island from edge of Catseye Beach, all cooked to order. And then the day than down at the marina, Beverage on the island, masterminds the menu three ways. this perspective. We land. The energetic can snug to the soft sand with the venue itself is pretty Bwatching all the boats being readied for here. “It’s the place you come to for something walk up the steep hill. Everyone else is driven its epic view of Passage special and what holds a day out. Good people-watching opportunities, you love and then keep coming back for, which up to the Clubhouse. This lunch is all about the Peak at dusk. coca chu me here,” he says. “We too. The Marina Café (6.30am–2pm) sits right is why the smashed avocado works. It’s a classic view out over the course and to the indomitable is all about share plates, grow the betel leaves on in the heart of it all and serves up the best here, so popular, fresh and vibrant, and it has Whitsundays. The lunch service starts at 11am mouthfuls of intense flavour the island in the nursery breakfast. Freshly squeezed juices are bursting a healthy perspective, which is what everyone for the early golfers and mere diners, and runs and bursts of freshness. garden and we constantly with flavour and come in lots of tempting is asking for now.” He also tells us that the until 3pm. We start with half a dozen oysters We have chosen the DIY tweak the menu according combinations. Our favourite was Hamo Heaven, island plan is to go “completely green by 2020”. served three ways: natural, gin and tonic granita, duck spring rolls that we to the season.” a trio of apple, orange and carrot. We are fussy And so the takeaway cafés are already using and tempura Kilpatrick. We are in heaven. It’s assemble ourselves as our But the question is this, and order from the “add as you wish” side of the biodegradable and recyclable materials for their followed by the free-range chicken breast with entrée. The wafer-thin rice- can we eat any more? menu: smashed avocado and extra eggs, with cutlery and containers – “It’s a big focus for us.” polenta Parmesan purée, a dollop of spinach paper rolls are the perfect The Pizzeria and Gelato crumbled feta on top, all sitting on a thick slice We like it. We read the local paper and take time cream, some crunchy kale crisps, a popcorn and foil for the melt-in-your- Bar is a new island of sourdough, freshly baked at Bob’s Bakery to digest. We are on island time, after all. jamon crumb, and a red wine jus. Delicious. mouth barbecue duck combined with roasted addition, so we must. It’s the perfect place on neighbouring Front Street. Wedges of fresh A quick shop at The Hut and, one bikini later, After lunch we are treated to a tour of the Peter pineapple, crunchy grated carrots, bean sprouts, for a sunset gelato after an afternoon stroll. lemon are a nice touch. It’s all washed down we are already thinking about lunch. The sky Thomson-designed course. We stop at the spring onions, vermicelli noodles and fragrant Or for “dessert”. The ice cream is churned with a Di Manfredi Chiaro full-cream latte, “a is true blue and Dent Island is calling… But infamous 14th hole, where many have taken Vietnamese mint. Delicious and healthy, too. here in the kitchen using full-cream milk and sweetly floral coffee with assertive acidity and we are not going to play golf, we’re going to the a jaw-dropping shot. This is one of the most We have chosen a Robert Oatley Margaret coconut milk (which is vegan, too). As an after- hints of wine tones, fruit and light chocolate”. Clubhouse restaurant for our lunch booking spectacular golf courses in the world… and River Chardonnay, which is light and good dinner cleanse, yes, yes, the sorbets are epic, Oh yes please, we like to start the day with a (it’s essential to book). We catch the island ferry that’s as close as we are going to get to a hole in drinking throughout our dinner. And a bottle creamy, amazing, the mango is palate-bursting minimum of two caffeine hits. The fruit salad is from the marina that takes about 10 minutes to one today. of Tasmania’s finest Cape Grim still water. insanity. Then we head for home. Tomorrow we

pure and simple, made from fruit sourced and sail across (it leaves on the hour, every hour, and ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY. HAMILTON ROSENLUND; KARA PHOTOGRAPHY: Back on island, our gloriously inevitable For the main course we have chosen a southern will do it all over again, but we might need to grown in North Queensland. returns on the half-hour). It is wonderful to be sundowner is served at One Tree Hill as the sun curry with Moreton Bay bug, caught locally start with a workout walk up to Passage Peak.

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the reef and it created an imbalance. We are also careful of our grazing herbivores such as the parrotfish – we want to make sure no one takes parrotfish, as they are a key species in the cycle of the reef. They’re almost like the lawnmowers of the reef, keeping the algae that grows on it at a sustainable level for baby coral he Great Barrier Reef is home to to grow. more than 1,500 species of fish, 400 And we can’t forget about the apex predator. species of coral and 4,000 species of Sharks are a big one. If we take out sharks, we’ll mollusks. That’s a lot of life down start to find disparity not just on the reef but Tthere and there are reef regulations. We don’t in the oceans around the world. The sharks want to touch the reef. We don’t want to stand are here to keep the oceans clean. Those three on the reef. We don’t want to take anything species all play an important role in keeping the from the reef. We don’t want to feed any marine cycle of life going under the sea. life. If you’re going out on a boat, we don’t want The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority to throw food scraps over the side because that (GBRMPA) has made sure we have a way to puts things into the water that are not natural – learn about the reef, know our zones and report a lot of our food can kill marine life and make our sightings. The free app ‘Eye on the Reef’ it really sick. There’s the potential that you’re is the leading citizen science programme for putting chemicals into the water. GBRMPA. When you’re out on the water and It’s important when exploring the reef to not see something cool or different, you can record take anything from it. The motto goes a little sightings on the app. Whether it’s a whale, like this, “Take photos and leave the bubbles a turtle, a dolphin or even something that from your fin” – that’s it. When you go to the doesn’t seem right, or maybe someone’s doing reef or around the islands – anywhere in the the wrong thing, you can also put that into the marine park – you want to leave it as if you had app as a sighting. The application comes with never been there. zoning maps for the entire Great Barrier Reef. It’s vitally important to the Great Barrier Reef All the information regarding which zones are that the marine life stays in balance. When untouchable, which areas are protected, which fishing on it, it’s important to make sure we’re zones you can fish in, as well as details on the fish you can take at certain times of the year, can be found on Eye on the Reef, too. The reat arrier eef is one of the seven natural wonders “WHEN YOU GO While abiding by the reef rules and protecting of the world and is the only living thing on Earth visible it, we can’t forget how remarkable it is. This TO THE REEF... is an ancient place and it’s a very humbling from space. Impressive. aster reef guide and uest YOU WANT TO experience to be able to swim around Experience anager for ruise hitsundays, rystal LEAVE IT AS IF something that was here well before humans acey, better nown as ittle Fish, is the go-to girl when it were even thought of. There are mind-blowing YOU HAD NEVER things out there that we are probably never comes to enoying it responsibly. Heed her advice. going to know everything about. There are The protected BEEN THERE.” Maori wrasse. most likely hundreds of thousands of animals and plants we haven’t even come across yet. PHOTOGRAPHY: CRYSTAL LACEY. CRYSTAL PHOTOGRAPHY: There are reefs we’ve only just discovered. It’s a only taking what we need, no more than that, magical place – it just needs to be protected. Tomato anemone. and be mindful and aware of what you can take There’s something every single person can do and how you can take it. to help the future of the planet. It can start As the crown-of-thorns starfish continues small – having a stainless-steel straw rather its reign of disruption, becoming one of the than a plastic straw, being conscious of turning leading causes of coral loss over the past few lights off or even installing solar panels on your decades, it is important to know what you’re house. It’s important to realise that even though fishing for. One of the key species that eat the there are individuals who are in positions of Hne crown-of-thorns is the humphead, or Maori power, it’s the voice of the people that can make ral it t rin wrasse, which is a protected species now a difference. We’ll find that, if we start helping las. because, for so many years, people would hunt the planet right now, what we have out there it to a point where we didn’t have many left on now will be even better in years to come.

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Andy Reid and DEAN DEGAN’S TOP Dean Degan. 12 TRAINING TIPS

1. Get onto a program. Google “online TWO’S triathlon training program”. 2. Care for your feet. Wear good- company quality, well-fitting running shoes. 3. Run in company. It just makes it more enjoyable.

4. Build up your endurance. Your weekly long run is one of the most important sessions of the week to develop strength and fitness. But build up to it – don’t just jump straight into runs that last more than an hour.

5. Run on softer surfaces. Try grass or trails.

6. Have a bludge! Don’t be frightened

Hamilton Island to have an easy day or take a day off. Triathlon. My good friend Pete Jacobs, who is a previous winner of the Hawaiian Ironman, is a big believer in this. AR: “[Laughs.] Sort of! MC: “ANY TIPS FOR THE FIRST-TIMER?” I was yelling out to the AR: “Look out for your feet on Whitehaven 7. Download the FulGaz app. Mike crowd.” Beach – Deano’s were terribly sunburned the Clucas, FulGaz’s founder, has filmed first time.” the entire course, so you can ride along MC: “WHO’S COMING DD: “[Laughs.] True. I was an anomaly. at home on an indoor trainer. THIS YEAR?” Another good tip would be to attend the AR: “We’ve invited a briefing on the Friday afternoon.” 8. Don’t miss the race briefing. It’s on bunch of our mates in the AR: “And start training for hills – the the Friday afternoon. lifeguards. There are two triathlon is a bit up and down.” teams from Bondi coming 9. Free speed. Aerodynamics on up to race each other and MC: “AND APRÈS ALL THIS RUNNING your bike setup is a vital part of there are some elite-level AND SWIMMING AND BIKE RIDING? saving energy. swimmers in the crew. It A FEW DRINKS TO WIND DOWN?” will be exciting.” AR: “Cocktails at sunset – the first year we 10. Pace yourself. The bike leg is a DD: “And Susie will be missed it and we’ll never miss it again! It’s testing 20km and involves a three-lap back. She loves it. Actually, unbelievable.” course, with a good hill climb during she and her husband, Cliff, DD: “The Marina Daze event on the Sunday each lap. ammo is the greatest place on OF THE HAMILTON ISLAND DD: “The Saturday and Sunday are the two have a really good rivalry. arvo on the main part of the island is so good. “ Earth,” says Andy Reid, who ENDURANCE SERIES?” biggest days, the triathlon and ocean swim. They’re very close in the swims. Two years The weather’s perfect. And people hang out, 11. Familiarise yourself with the definitely knows a good beach DEAN DEGAN: “Good question!” There’s a kids’ clinic, a kids’ triathlon. And ago, Cliff beat Susie. Last year Susie beat Cliff. talk about the previous few days, listen to transitions. Know where you’ve racked when he sees one. For the past two ANDY REID: “We pretty much pinch ourselves you can’t top off a weekend better than There are bragging rights. They’re genuinely music, have a few drinks.” your bike and where you’re exiting. Hyears, the Bondi lifeguard and his good friend, every year. Some would call it work… ” catching a boat to a beautiful beach for a competitive.” the former elite runner Dean Degan, have been DEAN DEGAN: “We wouldn’t!” swimming event.” AR: “It’s one of the really cool things about MC: “FINALLY, IF YOU HAD TO NAME 12. “Race hard and recover harder!” making up the Dean & Reidy commentary ANDY REID: “[Laughs.] It’s more like hanging the event. Every day punters can be lining up ONE HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEKEND, It’s the Hamilton Island Endurance operation for the Hamilton Island Triathlon out together and having a good time on a MC: “DO YOU GUYS COMPETE in the same race as Olympic gold medallists. WHAT WOULD IT BE?” Series motto. and Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim, and now tropical island. Third weekend in November, YOURSELVES?” A couple of years ago, Mack Horton won gold DD: “If you love ocean swimming, the this year’s Great Whitehaven Beach Run – all you wouldn’t be anywhere else.” DD: “Reidy did the bike leg in the triathlon last in the 400 metres [freestyle] at Rio – a few Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim is the best in part of the Hamilton Island Endurance Series. year and was the first one onto the runway.” months later, he was lining up with locals Australia, probably the world. You get there on Great Whitehaven Along with providing expert knowledge and MC: “DESCRIBE YOUR WEEK WHEN AR: “We had a pretty good swimmer.” here.” a boat and there’s beautiful sand, the amazing Beach Run. the odd interview, this gig is also about having YOU’RE HERE.” DD: “A couple of years ago we had a guy colour of the water, and you’re swimming over a laugh, something that comes easily in the AR: “We fly in and get straight into it, immerse MC: “WHO WAS IT?” come over from France. He was undergoing tropical fish.” company of these characters, as Matt Cleary ourselves in Hamilton Island life. We’ll get AR: “Susie O’Neill! Pretty handy having an chemotherapy at the time and didn’t know AR: “I love the kids’ triathlon. That’s so much soon discovered. out on those catamarans in Catseye Bay, race Olympic gold medallist in your first leg. the race was on, he just happened to be on fun. The whole event is very kid-friendly.” each other, have some fun. Most of the guests We ended up running second overall.” the island. And he loved it, the race and MATT CLEARY: “SO HOW DID A BONDI arrive on the Friday, and we welcome them. the festival. And last year he came back and MC: “SUITS YOU TWO, THEN… ” LIFEGUARD AND AN ELITE ATHLETE We host events. Swim with the Stars is on the MC: “WERE YOU COMMENTATING AS raced in it.” AR: “[Laughs.] Have we met?” GET THE GIG AS THE FACE AND VOICE Friday night.” YOU WENT?”

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REEF MAGAZINE FAMILY taught me how unimportant being ‘known’ is. I is. ‘known’ being how me unimportant taught That’s achild. of as aware Iwas something people, that is influential.” influential.” is that people, with connect that stories tell to wants who artist an as that, Ithink naturally. so that does – she are they who matter no people’s lives, other in interest an take to and “To compassion have 21, musician 21, Bevan Liv GROWING UP IN THE PUBLIC EYE… PUBLIC THE IN UP GROWING ALWAYS HAS MOTHER TAUGHTMY ME… raise “confidently but kindly”. kindly”. but “confidently raise they’ll voices with own, of –their proud most she’s of women type the are girls adult officially now her says she Michael, to credit Paying else.” for anyone right one that’s the not family, for your works that percentage the go with to You’ve it. or Ineed got my children when Mum 100% be to office out of the walking about guilt felt I’ve never that means but that work, 90% I’m moments Some split. it a50/50 make always to on yourself you put pressure if unattainable feels balance work-life that out “I’ve figured Tracy. says for myself,” things doing I’m also when mother I’m abetter that recognising about it’s “For me, been guilt. without largely she’sall says done it Amelia, having after depression postnatal about publicly spoken has Year, of the who Australian time-nominated two- the heart, on her hand her At 53, with gaze. public this under women young confident and engaged powerful, into grown have who Amelia, (Liv) and Olivia girls, two parenting off pulled has She ago. years five separated pair the when staring stop didn’t world the that aware mother, single a and public, sports-mad of the eye the under living couple, of apower part both been has native English the for 21 years, Bevan Michael cricketer Australian of former wife the As McGrath. Glenn great of cricketing wife Jane, friend, best late her with started she charity breast-cancer the Foundation, W ambassador of the McGrath McGrath of the ambassador and director she’s been 2005, Since does. Bevan Tracy what is life-purpose on big orking what it’s like living with abitwhat it’s with of alegend. living like Tracey By Withers. campaigner and amother. and campaigner Her about daughters two talk Tracy apassionate, is Bevan tireless cancer-support

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RS VP REEF MAGAZINE Lest we forget. Catseye Bay. Catseye Dawn breaks, Foxx LaMonica. was played at the Marina Tavern. Marina the at played was two-up Later, League. Services and Returned Beach Airlie the to donated proceeds all with served was sizzle asausage service, dawn the Following laid. were books and flowers wreaths, and Gilmore Mary Dame Poem’ by read ‘MrsOatley Edmondson’s Bay. Nicky Catseye over broke sun the as remembrance of service dawn poignant and asombre It was Function Centre. Outrigger Location: FORGET WE LEST DAY, ANZAC Catafalque Party. Catafalque Nicky Oatley. Nicky

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conference is so much more than ust the serious sitdon.

Catseye Hamilton Island Beach yoga. Yacht Club Private Dining Room. The

way can boost your creativity and productivity. Brainstorming, listening, inspiring, sharing And what better scene could you get than a conference in a stunning location? revolutionary thoughts – oh boy, it’s good to get Poolside Dinner on events. the Dock. together and chew the fat. Here, Dr Ryan Wallman 5. BECAUSE YOUR NEW CLIENT IS NOT gives six reasons why you should conference. GOING TO FIND YOU WHILE YOU’RE of EATING A SAD SANDWICH AT YOUR DESK OK, that’s a bit harsh – for all I know, your sandwich might be very nice. Still, the probability of you meeting a business prospect CONFERENCING while you’re eating it is 0.04%, according to a statistic that I just made up. One of the Outrigger Lawns dinner. n this, the year of our lord 2019, there 2. BECAUSE MOST WEBINARS ARE great bene ts of attending a conference is the are more ways than ever to learn and BORING. COME ON, YOU KNOW potential it o ers for serendipity. You might communicate. So you could be forgiven IT’S TRUE meet your new client – or partner, or employee for thinking that attending a conference, Webinars can be informative and convenient, – over lunch. Not to mention that the lunch Iin person, represents a bit of an anachronism sure. But an inspirational way to learn? Not so will be better than your sandwich. these days. much. Researchers have found that face-to-face You could be forgiven, but you would also training is more effective than virtual training, 6. BECAUSE OFFICES ARE NOT FUN. be – and I mean this in the nicest possible which makes sense when you consider that NO, NOT EVEN YOURS way – wrong. According to a 2018 survey by you’re much more likely to be attentive and Your o ce might be one of those really cool Hamilton Island event technology company Bizzabo, 84% of engaged in a physical setting. In other words, ones. It might have beanbags and a ping-pong Yacht Club people in senior leadership positions (C-suite you’ll learn more from a conference speaker table and a slide. But the truth is it’s still an dinner. or equivalent) believe that in-person events than you will from your computer’s speaker. o ce.  ere’s no doubt that having fun is part are a critical component of their company’s of the appeal of going to a conference. It may success. And the most successful businesses in 3. BECAUSE YOU DON’T WIN not be the main reason to attend, but it can’t this survey were spending 70% more than the FRIENDS WITH EMAIL hurt. Well, I guess it can hurt if you have too average marketing budget on live events. Why Ever sent an email that unintentionally put much fun. Just go easy on the cocktails and is this happening, you may ask. Well, here are someone offside? Of course you have – we all you’ll be ne. six reasons that might help to explain it. have. In fact, entire business empires have been destroyed by a single misinterpreted email. DO YOU STILL NEED A REASON? 1. BECAUSE BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS Probably. The point is, personal interaction At this point, you might be thinking, DON’T COME FROM STICKING TO WHAT has its advantages. A conference is the ideal “ at’s all well and good, but I can’t justify Hamilton Island YOU ALREADY KNOW place to communicate with people rather than the expense to my business of attending or Conference You may have heard of the Medici effect. pixels. And it’s not just about making friends, putting on a conference.” If so, it’s worth Centre. Coined by the entrepreneur Frans Johansson, either – people do business with people they asking yourself whether you can a ord this refers to the innovation that happens when like, so making a personal connection makes not to attend conferences. As the above disciplines intersect in such a way that ideas professional sense. reasons demonstrate, a conference provides from one field are brought into another. professional bene ts that have the potential The Medici effect exemplifies why it’s so 4. BECAUSE NOBODY EVER SAID, for generating a signi cant return on your important to take an interest in topics beyond “STAYING AT HOME BROADENS investment. And if you’re a business owner, our existing knowledge – and a conference is THE MIND” your investment could be doubly worthwhile. the perfect environment for doing just that. It’s not impossible to be productive while Research shows travel as an incentive far By exposing yourself to different perspectives staying in one place. After all, Marcel Proust outweighs cash. Plus, conferences o er you and ways of thinking, you could find the wrote one of the longest novels of all time from the opportunity to inspire, educate and li amilton sland oers conerence and events acilities, or to attendees. For all enuiries, contact amilton sland usiness vents on ,

inspiration for something you never would his bed. But it’s fair to say he was a bit unusual. O’NEILL PHOTOGRAPHICS. ISLAND PHOTOGRAPHY; HAMILTON ROSENLUND; KARA PHOTOGRAPHY: the spirits of your sta . Time to book your or via conerencehamiltonisland.com.au have considered otherwise. It is well established that a change of scene next conference?

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Iluka. The land of the RISING SUN Iluka is a haven of wood, stone and glass, and has a view that helps make it one of the most breathtaking properties on the island. Even better, it’s now on the market. By Esther Holmes.

“THIS IS THE KIND OF e’re not going to sugarcoat this – there is actually no NEXT LEVEL RESIDENCE need to. Iluka, it is safe THAT MAKES US WANT to say, is one of Hamilton Island’s property pearls. TO LIVE ON HAMILTON DesignedW by the renowned Whitsunday ISLAND FOR EVER... A architect Chris Beckingham, the unofficial COMBINATION OF TOTAL keeper of the island’s architectural DNA (just look at Hamilton Island Golf Club’s Clubhouse, LUXURY AND BLISSED qualia, and other private homes), this place spacious chef’s kitchen, the place where the OUT COMFORT.” simply sings from the heart. action starts – this home was designed for With its northeasterly aspect, the magnificent entertaining. One of the most resolved features with its built-in barbecue and kitchenette, is Iluka – reputedly an Aboriginal word that of the house, though, is the huge sliding door practical and a great place to base yourself means “near the sea” – is situated on more than that opens out onto the generous wooden deck if you’re planning to spend some time in the half an acre of land, and as the name suggests, – it’s the perfect spot for star-gazing and letting super-chic, 10-meter, stone-edged infinity has an amazing view out over the Whitsundays yourself become spellbound by the magic of the pool. A quick wander through the immaculate and basks in the incredible rays of the rising Coral Sea. tropical gardens will also reveal two well- sun. Can there by any better view to wake up The five bedrooms are all luxurious havens placed outdoor showers as well as a brilliant to 365 days of the year? It also overlooks the of local wood; the two masters have ensuite kids’ cubby house. This is the kind of next-level gardens of the property Beatle George Harrison bathrooms, while there are a further four private residence that makes us want to live on built in 1987. bathrooms to be found through the property. Hamilton Island forever. Iluka epitomises our Iluka was originally built in 2005, and has Invite all the family, and friends, too – the kind of combination of total luxury and blissed been upgraded since then; it now boasts an house can sleep up to 10 people. out comfort. integrated music system and a beautiful and The downstairs covered entertaining area, To find out more, visit the Hamilton Island Real Estate office on Front Street or call 07 4948 9101

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CORAL SEA 19 6 GREAT NORTHERN HIGHWAY $650,000 2 1 1 MORE THAN Beautifully renovated from top to bottom, this stunning, fully-furnished townhouse is one not to be missed. Be captivated by the ocean views from the kitchen, JUST INSURANCE. balcony and master bedroom. The whole place is modern and stylish, with a relaxing flow throughout, and you won’t be able to overlook the high-end finishes and newly fitted, chic designer kitchen, complete with BE REWARDED WITH stone benchtops. There are also two generous-sized bedrooms with polished timber floors, one modern tiled bathroom and a laundry room kitted out with brand- new appliances. Plus, a buggy is included with the sale. CLUB MARINE. This end-of-block, split level property is located in a much sought-after complex that’s close to all amenities and within walking distance of Catseye Beach. And with its current rental yield being $750 per week, investing has never looked better.

OASIS 18 5 BANKSIA COURT $729,000

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Oasis 18 boasts arguably some of Hamilton Island’s best views of Dent When you join Club Marine you’ll discover that boat insurance is just the beginning. Club Marine have been Passage, the Hamilton Island Golf Club and the marina. And the spacious, single-level apartment features multiple glass sliding doors to take providing outstanding claims service to boaties of all kinds for more than 50 years and offer broad, flexible and advantage of the natural light and magnificent views. The major feature, affordable policy options to give you the cover you need. With Club Marine, you can have fun on the water though, is the spacious balcony with bifold louvre windows, allowing you to dine, relax or entertain outside at any time of year. Oasis 18 has been knowing you’re covered. carefully kept and cleaned over the years and, due to this attention to detail, features some of the best returns in the complex. ALL CLUB MARINE MEMBERS HAVE ACCESS TO:

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PROPERTY SALES: CONTACT LIAM KEARNEY 0458 178 601 OR LYNN MILSON 0415 039 060 The properties featured in the REEF Magazine Real Estate section are available at time of print. For a full listing of properties for sale or to review recently sold properties, visit the Hamilton Island Real Estate office on Front Street, or go to www.hamiltonislandrealestate.com.au PROPERTY SALES: 07 4948 9101 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: 07 4946 8028 HOLIDAY-RENTALS RESERVATIONS: 137 333 (02 9433 0444) Insurance is underwritten by Allianz Australia Insurance Limited (Allianz) ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL No. 234708 of 2 Market Street, Sydney. Club Marine Limited (Club Marine) ABN 12 007 588 347 AFSL No. 236916 is a related body corporate and issues boat insurance as agent of Allianz. ^Club Marine Assist is provided by Club Marine Limited. Assistance services are provided by AWP Assistance Australia Pty Ltd trading as Allianz Partners ABN 52 097 227 177. Terms of service are available on clubmarine.com.au. 62 REEF MAGAZINE

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EDGE 16 KIRRIBILLI 5A ACACIA DRIVE 7 MARINA TERRACE $1,950,000 OFFERS OVER $2,950,000

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The first thing you see when you enter this Stylish and spacious, this newly renovated designer oceanfront apartment is the shimmering sea. home offers unrestricted views over Hamilton Island Edge 16 is a luxurious, two-level, open-plan Marina and across to Dent Island. There’s no better apartment that is in high demand. Floor-to- place to enjoy the most captivating sunsets Hamilton ceiling windows and doors ensure unparalleled Island has to offer: this is truly one of the Whitsundays’ views, all captured from the spacious indoor premier homes. Built over three luxurious levels, living areas, master bedroom and from the each with its own unique charm and character, this large spa located in the master ensuite. A large architectural masterpiece features open-plan living and kitchen complete with top European appliances dining, and expansive timber decks for entertaining or complements this expansive, bright and airy just simply relaxing. On the lower level there’s a private apartment. The ‘Edge on Hamilton’ complex plunge pool with views. The spacious master bedroom, facilities include a 25m wet-edge pool and with more stunning vistas, built-in wardrobes and full entertaining area, all located within easy walking wet-room shower, offers all the comforts you’d expect distance of the marina. from a home of this calibre. Opportunities to purchase your own piece of paradise like this do not come up very often.

PENINSULA 1 PAVILLIONS 13 18 WHITSUNDAY BOULEVARD 1 AIRPORT DRIVE $2,150,000 $3,700,000

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Imagine finding a spacious, beautifully designed island hideaway, tucked Pavillions are one of the most sought after and exclusive away on the exclusive northern end of Hamilton Island, with stunning apartment complexes on Hamilton Island. Newly renovated and north-facing views. Peninsula 1 is a meticulously cared for, bright and featuring a modern interior, this property is everything you need breezy open plan, two-level home. Walk through the front door and for the ultimate island home away from home. This single-level, straight into the most amazing vista you could ever imagine. On the entry first-floor apartment boasts spectacular northern views, an level you’ll find peace in the living, dining, kitchen and balcony area. expansive kitchen, open-plan living and dining area, large media Downstairs are four large bedrooms and a second living area, which opens room and study, plus spacious wrap-around balcony and plunge out to the private pool deck. Peninsula 1 is a must-view if you are looking for pool/spa. Pavillions 13 comes complete with a marina berth and paradise found. also your opportunity to include in the purchase, a spectacular Grand Banks 45’ Eastbay motor cruiser. All this, within walking distance to Front Street and the marina precinct.

YACHT CLUB VILLA 31 23 FRONT STREET NORTH CAPE 5 $2,300,000 2 CORAL SEA AVENUE $2,950,000 4 4 1

The Yacht Club Villa complex is an exclusive, gated community located 4 4 1 right on the beautiful waterfront. Surrounded by manicured gardens, it is Perfectly situated on the northeastern end of Hamilton Island, this conveniently located right at the end of Front Street, alongside the marina. luxurious townhouse offers impeccable contemporary style with This magnificent, elevated villa includes a state-of-the-art gourmet kitchen high-end interiors, spectacular views and its own plunge pool. and panoramic views over Dent Passage. Set within lush, tropical surrounds, Tucked away on the water’s edge, North Cape 5 offers spacious, it is just a short walk to all of the cafés, restaurants and shops on Front clean designs and an open floorplan. On the upper level, the Street. Yacht Club Villa 31 comes fully-furnished, with a buggy, and enjoys living, dining and entertainment area spills out onto a spacious strong holiday rental income year round. balcony. Downstairs, the master bedroom and ensuite overlook the plunge pool and on to the beautiful Fitzalan Passage. The second bedroom has its own ensuite and, upstairs, bedrooms three and PROPERTY SALES: CONTACT LIAM KEARNEY 0458 178 601 OR LYNN MILSON 0415 039 060 four offer the same luxurious style that is standard in this property. The properties featured in the REEF Magazine Real Estate section are available at time of print. For a full listing of properties for sale or to Offered to the public for the first time, this magnificent property is review recently sold properties, visit the Hamilton Island Real Estate office on Front Street, or go to www.hamiltonislandrealestate.com.au PROPERTY SALES: 07 4948 9101 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: 07 4946 8028 HOLIDAY-RENTALS RESERVATIONS: 137 333 (02 9433 0444) a must see.

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PAVILLIONS 4 3-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY FROM: $1,230 PER NIGHT (3-NIGHT RATE) MAXIMUM CAPACITY: NOW SELLING 12 PEOPLE

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Right on the marina, this apartment has spectacular views and is only a short stroll along the boardwalk from cafés, restaurants, bars and the IGA supermarket. There are four bedrooms and a large living space inside, while the balcony has a private plunge pool, barbecue, outdoor lounge area, dining tables and sun loungers. A four-seater buggy is available for use.

POINCIANA 211 HIDDEN COVE 11 LA BELLA WATERS 4 3-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY 3-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY 3-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY FROM: $570 PER NIGHT (3-NIGHT RATE) FROM: $760 PER NIGHT (3-NIGHT RATE) FROM: $710 PER NIGHT (3-NIGHT RATE) MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 6 PEOPLE MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 6 PEOPLE MAXIMUM CAPACITY: 6 PEOPLE

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Filled with natural light, and located on This brand new two-bedroom designer Located on the prestigious northern the resort-side of Hamilton Island, this apartment boasts an idyllic location, access end of Hamilton Island, this stylish, modern apartment is perfect for couples, to a private beach, complimentary WiFi, three-bed villa offers pleasant water groups or young families. There are two contemporary interiors and stunning sea views, a spa bath, complimentary WiFi spacious bedrooms in this apartment, as views from all living areas and bedrooms. and an outdoor entertaining area that well as two bathrooms and a sofa bed in It also includes special comforts such as flows onto a grass lawn. It’s an ideal the living area for extra guests. LED TVs, air-conditioning and qualia linen property for small families or groups. and towels.

HOLIDAY RENTALS: CONTACT HAMILTON ISLAND HOLIDAYS 137 333 (02 9433 0444) To view the full listings of Hamilton Island holiday-rental properties, visit the Hamilton Island Real Estate office on Front Street, Hamilton Island, Architecturally designed by Walter Barda. Outstanding waterfront positions with spectacular views. Lagoon-style pool and private beach area. or go to hamiltonislandholidayhomes.com.au HOLIDAY RENTALS RESERVATIONS: 137 333 (02 9433 0444) PROPERTY SALES: 07 4948 9101 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: 07 4946 8028 *RATES QUOTED ARE OFF-PEAK RATES BASED ON A 3-NIGHT MINIMUM STAY. 4 Bedrooms / 4 Bathrooms. Direct ights from most Australian capital cities daily. OTHER RATES AND DURATIONS OF STAY AVAILABLE, PLEASE ENQUIRE AT TIME OF BOOKING. For Sales enquiries please call Boyd Jackson (07) 4948 9101. For Holiday Reservations please call 137 333. www.hamiltonislandrealestate.com.au www.hamiltonisland.com.au 66 REEF MAGAZINE

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