The unofficial law of island life in the Great Barrier Reef is simply this: eat, drink and be merry; relax, rest and play.

 Then do it all again. It’s a law that has made swank Hayman Island resort in the Whitsundays a favourite among the glitterati, including Sarah Michelle Gellar and Rod Stewart.

Set amid manicured gardens and backed by a rugged natural landscape of rainforested hills, Hayman invites guests into a world of privacy, luxury, relaxation, fine wines, abundant dining and breathtaking scenery. Little wonder it’s a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, and the winner of a number of prestigious local and international awards.