 Hayman Island, 1973 | |
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Coral Sea |
| Coordinates | 20°03′S 148°53′E / 20.050°S 148.883°E |
| Archipelago | Whitsunday Islands |
| Total islands | 74 |
| Area | 4 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Length | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Width | 3 km (1.9 mi) |
| Administration | |
Australia | |
| State | Queensland |
| LGA | Whitsunday Region |
Hayman Island is the most northerly of the Whitsunday Islands, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.[1][2] The island is 294 hectares (726 acres)[3] and lies to the north-west of Hook Island. It is a private island open to the public, most famous for its luxury resort which was built in the 1950s by Ansett Transport Industries. The island is a significant for tourism in Queensland. The resort is managed by the InterContinental Hotels Group.[4]
- ^ "Hayman Island – island in the Whitsunday Region (entry 15569)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Cumberland Islands – island group in the Mackay Region (entry 8983)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Hayman Island - Intercontinental". Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
- ^ "Hayman Island Resort | Hayman Island". InterContinental Hayman Island. Archived from the original on 30 September 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2022.