What is the best time of year to go to Hayman Island?

Boasting warm temperatures averaging at 28°C, August through December is a very popular time to visit Hayman Island. Like many other tropical destinations, Hayman Island is busy over the school holiday and Christmas period where many families flock to the island.

Can you swim at Hayman Island in January?

When is the sea warmest in Hayman Island? The sea is usually at its warmest in Hayman Island in January, February and March when the seawater temperature reaches 28°C (82°F). You can swim year round in the Whitsundays; seawater temperatures average 23°C (73°F) in winter.

Where is Hayman Island located?

Queensland
Australia’s iconic private island resort is located off the coast of Queensland, nestled at the northernmost point of the Whitsunday archipelago, beyond verdant cliffs reaching into endless sky.

Can you live on Hayman Island?

Living On Hayman Island Staff Village facilities have been designed to ensure ultimate comfort while you live on island. Facilities include a 25m outdoor swimming pool , boutique shop with living essentials and coffee, laundry, staff beach, sports courts, dedicated bar, a weights gym and a separate cardio gym.

Can you swim at Hayman Island in March?

Despite the occasional rain shower, March is still a good time to enjoy the island’s beaches and hiking trails, as well as swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving and sailing.

What is high season Whitsundays?

September and October is peak season in the Whitsundays. The skies are typically clear, light winds to set your sails and the sun is shining bright. November to December is a perfect time to beat the school holiday visitors. Often we will experience a change in the winds to be more northerly.

Can you swim in the ocean in Hayman Island?

Take an Island Escapade to one of Hayman Island’s nearby Whitsunday Islands via boat. Take the time to swim, snorkel, explore, picnic or simply relax and recharge on the beach.

Is Hayman Island adults only?

The new-look 166-room Hayman offers three distinct wings fronting the Coral Sea: Pool, Beach and Lagoon. The Pool Wing overlooking the famous Hayman Pool (seven times Olympic size) is popular with couples and families with older kids, and also has ready access to the new adults-only Coconut Grove Beach.

Is Hayman Island in NSW?

Hayman Island is the most northerly of the Whitsunday Islands, off the coast of Central Queensland, Australia. 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 drawing point for tourism in Queensland.

Who owns Hayman Island?

InterContinental Hotels Group®
Managed by one of the world’s leading hotel companies, InterContinental Hotels Group® (IHG), Hayman Island has undergone a $135 million refurbishment, ensuring the highest standards of luxury and service delivered to guests visiting one of the world’s most desirable destinations.

What is the population of Hayman Island?

Hayman Island is located at the very top of Queensland’s Whitsundays, which are famous for the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Eight kilometres in circumference with a population of less than 400, Hayman Island really is as far from the crowd as you can get.

How does Hayman Island get power?

Power is supplied to the island via a 22km, 10MW power cable which supplies power to Mt Roper, Stoney Beach, Long Island and Hamilton Island. Installation of the power cable was over $15M.

What is the best month to go to the Whitsundays?

Early spring, specifically the month of September, is considered the best time to visit the Whitsundays. Everything aligns in September thanks to the consistently sunny weather, low humidity, light trade winds and perfect conditions for swimming, snorkelling and diving.

Are there Stingers at Hayman Island?

A 27-year-old woman is in a stable condition after being stung by an Irukandji jellyfish at Hayman Island in the Whitsundays. Emergency services flew Sydney woman Victoria Minell to Mackay Base Hospital after she was stung on the leg in the water off the popular tourist spot at about midday.

Is it safe to swim in Whitsundays in January?

If you’re wondering whether it’s safe to swim in the Whitsundays, the short answer is yes. That being said, there are some no swimming zones and you should know what to watch out for, listen to local advice and stay alert at all times – just as you should when swimming anywhere else in Australia or beyond.

Are there crocodiles on Hayman Island?

A rare sighting of a small crocodile was reported off of Hayman Island in 2016 when a young crocodile got washed out of the Proserpine River after a spell of exceptionally heavy rainfall. However, the crocodile was quickly tracked, as such a sighting is so extremely rare around the Whitsunday Islands!

Is Hayman Island Expensive?

It’s no ordinary resort, and the prices are no ordinary prices. Room rates start from $750 a night for a retreat room. Most exclusive of all are Hayman Island’s four-bedroom private residences — priced from $10,000 in the high season, or $6500 low season.

Who owns Hayman Island now?

Hayman Island is owned by Malaysian conglomerate Mulpha but since September the resort has been managed by Kerzner International, whose One&Only stable includes hotels in Mexico, the Bahamas and Dubai.

How big is Hayman Island?

1.544 mi²Hayman Island / Area

Can you drink tap water in Hayman Island?

Due to the geographical location of Hayman Island, all water used on the island is produced through an onsite Reverse Osmosis Desalination plant that is capable of recycling salt water from the ocean into fresh drinking water.