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Qualia Hamilton Island

Qualia (pronounced kwah-lee-ah) in Latin means "a collection of deeper sensory experiences". A byword for Hamilton Island luxury, qualia is situated on the secluded northern-most tip of Hamilton Island surrounded by all the splendour of the Great Barrier Reef.

Qualia's distinctive style combined with its sun-drenched location and intuitive service makes it a luxurious resort on world-class standards. It's a truly special place where everything has been meticulously considered to relax the mind and completely spoil the senses.

Qualia is the sensory experience of absolute relaxation. Distinctively Australian and international in understated style and luxury, qualia’s elegant private pavilions capture the Whitsundays beauty of a blue horizon edged with islands. Qualia’s exquisitely designed pavilions promise privacy and luxury on Hamilton Island’s secluded northern tip.

Qualia offers you the indulgent choice of 60 individual pavilions that have been perfectly nestled into the natural environment to complement the unique surroundings. All pavilions boast stunning postcard views either of the Whitsundays or the spectacular tropical bushland.

Each of qualia’s 60 light-filled pavilions faces the water, surrounded by tropical bushland with uninterrupted views over the sea. Natural tones of timber, stone and glass reflect the serenity of qualia’s Whitsundays locale, subtly framing the seafront setting and providing sweeping views from every room.

At qualia, Executive Chef Alastair Waddell's cuisine is inspired by the resorts stunning vistas, creating menus that are light, fresh and healthy. At qualia, Waddell’s cuisine is inspired by the resort’s stunning island vistas, creating menus that are light, fresh and healthy. However, as a proud Scotsman, he has introduced black pudding to the menu which is now one of the resort’s most popular main courses.

Spa qualia is a sanctuary where you can relax in blissful reverie. Perched high above the Whitsundays it offers the ultimate in anti-stress, anti-aging, detoxifying and cleansing treatments including "Bularri Yarrul", a hot stone massage using 300 million year old stones.