Hayman Island
Hayman Island is the most northerly of the Whitsunday Islands, off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The island is 294 hectares (726 acres). 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.
Hayman Island, 1973 | |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Location | Coral Sea |
| Coordinates | 20°03′S 148°53′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 |
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