qualia on Hamilton Island’s Great Barrier Reef

Featured Article		The Australian Ballet to return in 2010 Four of Australia’s finest dancers from The Australian Ballet took to an open air stage at qualia on 12 June for a stunning weekend of Pas de Deux in Paradise. Guests were treated to a weekend of culinary delights by qualia Executive Chef, Jane-Therese Mulry, a Q&A session with the dancers, and an exclusive outdoor performance. With the Whitsundays as their backdrop, Principal Artists Lucinda Dunn, Robert Curran and Rachel Rawlins with Senior Artist Andrew Killian performed a selection of dramatic pas de deux under a moon-lit Whitsundays sky from beloved ballets Nutcracker – The Story of Clara, Swan Lake, After the Rain © and El Tango, in front of a crowd of less than a 150 guests who also mingled with dancers and watched rehearsals over the weekend. View the photos from the Pas de Deux in Paradise 2010 at qualia	Book Now

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Justin North announced as chef for Hamilton Island’s second event in Great Barrier Feast Series, 2010

The second event in Hamilton Island’s Great Barrier Feast Series will take place from 23rd to 25th July with the acclaimed Justin North as guest chef. North’s restaurants, Bécasse and Etch, are considered two of Sydney’s premier restaurants and North is renowned for the uncompromising standard of his modern-French cuisine. Recent accolades include being awarded Chef of the Year, 2010 by GQ Magazine and Chef of the Year, 2009 by the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide.

The Great Barrier Feast Series consists of three exclusive chef’s table events, being held throughout 2010, promising to showcase the finest food and wine within a world class setting. The weekend in July follows on from March’s inaugural event, which featured internationally acclaimed Tetsuya Wakuda as chef. Former MasterChef presenter, Sarah Wilson is emcee for the series and James Halliday is selecting the wines for the year’s events.

The July weekend will take place across two of the Island’s premier venues - qualia and the new Hamilton Island Yacht Club and will consist of the following elements:

A beachside welcome dinner at qualia, by the resort’s executive chef, Jane-Therese Mulry. Jane-Therese is herself an acclaimed chef and was appointed Marco Pierre White’s first female Head Chef when she was working in his London kitchens
An Electrolux Master class, providing exclusive cooking instruction by North
A Veuve Clicquot Lunch at the Yacht Club, offering the opportunity for guests to find out more about the chef
A showpiece dinner at qualia in which North will take guests through the preparation of his culinary delights directly from the kitchen. This will be visible to guests through a live camera link-up

Nicky Oatley, Hamilton Island Special Events Manager, commented, “Justin North produces menus with a strong classic technique, using the highest quality of ingredients, perfectly complementing qualia’s gourmet offering. We have no doubt that Justin’s personable nature will be a great hit with our guests and we are looking forward to welcoming him to the Island.”

Luxury packages are being offered for the gourmet weekend and guests can choose between accommodation at the premier luxury resort of qualia or the boutique Beach Club. For qualia packages, prices start from $1,650 per person, based on twin share *. Beach Club packages cost from $1,295 per person, based on twin share*. Book online now or for more information about this event, please contact our Luxury Specialist team at luxuryspecialist@hamiltonisland.com.au, or telephone 1300 780 959.

View the Online Image Gallery of our first event of 2010 featuring Testuya Wakuda

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qualia's unforgettable weekend of pas de deux in paradise

Australia’s finest ballet dancers performed under a moon-lit Whitsundays sky, thrilling us all with their grace and strength.

We invite you to re-visit pas de deux in paradise by viewing our online image gallery.

Conde Nast Traveller - Hot List 2008
"This utopia sits in sublime isolation on the northernmost tip of Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, overlooking the Coral Sea."

Robb Report - Luxury Resorts
"Wide eaves and breezeways shaded by eucalyptus trees lead to one-bedroom pavilions detailed with artisan woodwork."

VOGUE USA
"Sea of love - seeking out the most romantic warm-weather hideaways"

Australian Gourmet Traveller
"The resort respects and complements the natural beauty of a setting surrounded by the Whitsundays' waters. But the elegance of its interiors and fittings, and the excellence of its amenities, places it among the best international experience-driven resorts."

The Australian Financial Review
"This is a part of Australia that is truly a natural paradise. It combines all the things I love."

The Australian Wish Magazine
"Our splendid isolation is true luxury."

Sydney Morning Herald
"qualia signifies a coming-of-age for Australian resorts."

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