Hayman Island is the most northerly of the Whitsunday Islands, off the coast of Queensland, Australia.[1][2] The island is 294 ha[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 significant for tourism in Queensland. The resort is managed by IHG Hotels & Resorts.[4]
History
The region has been home to the Ngaro Aboriginal people for over 9,000 years, which is one of the earliest recorded Aboriginal groups in Australia.
James Cook first charted these waters on his voyage in 1770