5 reasons to take a couple’s retreat on Hayman Island

NESTLED near the northernmost point of Queensland’s Whitsunday archipelago, paradise awaits at One&Only Hayman Island.

Hayman Island is the perfect place to reconnect with your loved ones.

NESTLED near the northernmost point of Queensland’s Whitsunday archipelago, One&Only Hayman Island offers a private-island experience minus the expense of owning one. Just a short flight (then a yacht, chopper or seaplane transfer from Hamilton Island) brings guests to luxury lodgings where they can alternate between onshore tropical bliss and adventure on the Great Barrier Reef.

One half of the resort naturally caters to families (with complimentary kids’ and teens’ clubs), while the other boasts suites from which couples can dive into what is arguably Australia’s most Instagram-friendly pool.

Here are five reasons you need to visit:

1. Sip cocktails on your oversized daybed at AQUAZURE BEACH BAR, a chic poolside bar overlooking the Coral Sea.

The Aquazure Beach Bar at One&Only Hayman Island.

2. Pull on flippers for a SEABOB SNORKEL TOUR, using a James Bond-style motorized glider that reaches a depth of 2.5 metres.

Snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef.

3. Take a once-in-alifetime helicopter tour, hopping off at WHITEHAVEN BEACH or scooting over the famous – and yes, romantic Heart Reef.

An aerial view of Heart Reef.

4. Schedule matching massages at ONE&ONLY SPA, where treatments can be held in a secluded outdoor spot, such as a rainforest setting or private seaside cabana.

Enjoy a massage at the spa.

5. Book an UNDER THE STARS DINING experience on Coconut Beach – a five-course degustation (served with champagne) in a tranquil twilight setting.

Dine under the stars.

Summer escape packages at One&Only Hayman Island are priced from $1999 per person (twin share) for five nights, including daily breakfast and $100 spare credit.

Visit oneandonlyhaymanisland.com.au.

Originally published as 5 reasons to take a couple’s retreat on Hayman Island