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| Slip down a Gear or Two on Hamilton Island and Take a Brake |
| Hamilton Island (www.hamiltonisland.com.au), on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, has become the perfect pit stop for a well deserved “brake” if the recent flurry of motoring enthusiasts is anything to go by. |
 Top Gear presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May, Formula 1 Grand Prix champion Fernando Alonso and Formula 1 presenter Jake Humphrey, are just the latest names to swap their love of fast cars for a slower pace of life. Ironically cars are not permitted on Hamilton Island so the only means of getting about is by driving golf carts that reach a maximum speed of 20kph.
Jeremy Clarkson and James May made a pit-stop at Hamilton Island’s luxurious qualia resort during their recent Top Gear Australia tour. They were quickly followed by F1 champion Fernando Alonso who enjoyed a few days at the luxury retreat after competing in the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.  Jake Humphrey – whose dulcet tones were most recently heard commentating during the Royal Wedding flypast– also took time out to acclimatise to his golf buggy in between the Grand Prix in Melbourne and Malaysia.
From playing a round of golf at the Hamilton Island Golf Club to relaxing at Spa qualia or simply soaking up the peace and quiet, Hamilton Island is proving to be just the ticket for switching down a gear.
A break on Hamilton Island fits perfectly into a wider Australian itinerary. If you are interested in speeding downthen check out one of the following packages:
Great Barrier Reef Discovery, 3 nights - Explore the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world and home to some of the most amazing marine life. The package includes:
- Three nights of accommodation at qualia
- Gourmet breakfast and dinner daily
- A ‘Reef Discovery Tour’ with a return helicopter tour to the Great Barrier Reef
Prices from: AUD$2,447 (£1,604) per person twin share in a Leeward pavilion.
 Golf package, 3 nights - Guests can test their skills on Australia’s only island championship golf course with an 18-hole round of golf at the Hamilton Island Golf Club on neighbouring Dent Island. Featuring unparalleled views of the Whitsundays and the surrounding Great Barrier Reef, the course has been designed to challenge all levels of golf enthusiasts, from resort guests to professional golfers. The package includes:
- Three nights of accommodation at qualia
- Gourmet breakfast and dinner daily
- An 18-hole round of golf per person and a personal golf buggy
Prices from: AUD$1,870 (£1,225) per person twin share for a Leeward pavilion.
Romantic Escape, 4 nights - From the moment guests arrive on Hamilton Island, the pampering begins. Package includes:
 Four nights at the Beach Club on a bed and breakfast basis - A bottle of sparkling wine
- An intimate luxury sail to witness a Whitsunday sunset on one evening
- Choice of Denison Star Dinner Cruise OR 3 course set dinner at Romano’s Italian restaurant on one evening
Prices from: AUD$1,291 (£846) per person twin share.
Valid for travel now until 31 March 2012. (Blackout dates: Audi Hamilton Island Race Week: 19 - 27 August 2011 inclusive, Festive Season: 22 December 2011 - 4 January 2012 inclusive.)
To book, please go to www.hamiltonisland.com.au or your preferred travel agent.
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