• Enjoying a picnic on Whitehaven Beach - one of the world’s most beautiful beaches read more
• Popping the question with a ‘love flight’ over Heart Reef read more
• Pampering the body and soul with a massage at Spa qualia read more
• Enjoying a special Valentine’s Day package including dinner prepared by qualia’s executive chef and an exclusive chocolate turndown by a world renowned pastry chef read more

A BEACH PICNIC - Romantics can sweep their loved one off to one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, stunning Whitehaven, for a Champagne picnic on the perfect white silica sand followed by a cocktail cruise to enjoy a spell-binding sunset followed by wine and dinner under the stars. 

LOVE FLIGHT PROPOSALS - For many, the location inspires not only unspoken romance but the opportunity to “pop the question” and love is definitely in the air when couples take to the skies for a scenic ‘love flight’ with Hamilton Island Aviation over Heart Reef. Alternatively a flyby of Whitehaven Beach has proven to be 100% successful once the ‘will you marry me’ message has been spotted on the sand below. 

A SPA QUALIA MASSAGE – guests can discover the full meaning of the word qualia, “a deeper sensory experience”, by indulging in a luxurious treatment at Spa qualia. The spa menu allows guests to create their own individual experience, an authentic Australian journey combining contemporary and traditional indigenous spa treatments and rituals. 

CELEBRATE ST.VALENTINE’S DAY AT QUALIA – qualia (www.qualia.com.au) has its own special St. Valentine’s Day package which treats guests to an indulgent sensory experience including a special five-course gourmet menu and a chocolate turndown made exclusively by world-class pastry chef, Oriol Balaguer. 

The five-course Valentine’s Day gastro spectacular will be specially prepared by qualia executive chef, Jane-Therese Mulry, accompanied by matching wines. Jane-Therese’s extensive experience, gained in five-star kitchens in Australia, South Africa and the UK, includes being Marco Pierre White’s first female head chef at MPW Canary Wharf along with working in several of his Michelin starred restaurants. 

Upon turndown in one of qualia’s secluded pavilions, a chocolate gift box will be waiting, exclusively made by internationally renowned pastry, chocolate and dessert chef (and former pastry chef at El Bulli), Oriol Balaguer. 

The qualia romance packages are priced from:

• AUS$950 (approx £612) for a “Classic” package (with breakfast) in a Leeward pavilion and AUS$1,450 (approx£934) in a Windward pavilion
• The Gourmet package (breakfast and dinner food only) from AUS$1,200 (approx £773) in a Leeward pavilion and AUS$1,700 (approx£1,095) in a Windward pavilion.

All packages are priced per night and include:

• Overnight accommodation in a Leeward or Windward pavilion
• Breakfast in qualia’s Long Pavilion
• VIP return transfers to Hamilton Island airport/marina
• Sole use of a two-seater golf buggy
• Use of non-motorised watercraft

PLEASE NOTE - The love flight and Whitehaven Beach picnic are both available throughout the year and can be booked at an additional cost. The Gourmet Package at qualia also includes the special Valentine’s Day meal and turndown. Prices are for twin-share accommodation and do not include alcoholic beverages. qualia does not cater for persons under 16 years. The special Valentine’s five-course gourmet dinner and exclusive chocolate turndown are only available on 14th February. 

For bookings contact the qualia Luxury Specialists on tel: +61 2 9433 3349 or email: reservations@qualia.com.au 

NOTE TO EDITORS: 
Hamilton Island is located off the Queensland coast of Australia, within the Whitsunday Islands at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here visitors can experience everything that is great about Australia – natural landscapes, calm turquoise waters, secluded beaches, beautiful weather, fascinating coral reefs, diverse flora and fauna. Hamilton Island offers a wide range of accommodation options, including award winning qualia, restaurants, bars, pools and shops, not to mention over 40 activities and all within a short direct flight from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Cairns. There are also great connections from other Australian cities. 

qualia is located on the secluded northern-most point of Hamilton Island. This luxurious, award-winning property has 60 one-bedroom pavilions and a Beach House, each set amongst eucalyptus trees with postcard views of the idyllic blue, green waters of the Whitsundays, two superb restaurants and Spa qualia catering exclusively to guests. qualia welcomes guests 18 years and over. 

'qualia' is deliberately spelled with a lower case 'q' as it is a reflection of the relaxed, understated nature of this property. 

Oriol Balaguer is an internationally renowned pastry, chocolate and dessert chef. www.oriolbalaguer.com