The most convenient
way of travelling to Hayman is via Great Barrier Reef Airport
(Hamilton Island) where Hayman's launches, seaplanes and
helicopters connect with all incoming and outgoing commercial
flights.
A member of the Hayman team greets guests on arrival at Great
Barrier Reef Airport and arranges for the transfer of guest
luggage from flights to the connecting launch, seaplane and
helicopter transfers to Hayman. On arrival at Hayman, the
luggage will be delivered directly to the guest room, suite,
villa or penthouse.
Luxury Launch Transfer
Hayman's one-hour luxury launch transfer is priced at
A$205 per adult each way and $A102.50 per child each way, unless
this transfer has been purchased as part of an air ticket
through fare to Hayman. These prices are valid for travel until
31 March 2008.
For travel from 1 April 2008, these launch transfers can now be
booked in conjunction with your air travel or through Hayman
Reservations or your local travel agent. The launch transfer
prices are A$155 per adult each way and A$77.50 per child when
booked direct with Hayman Reservations and separate from air
travel.
For international bookings, please book a through fare with
Qantas to Hayman from your port of destination.
For this launch transfer, Hayman operates a fleet of
magnificent sleek white cruisers - Sun Eagle, Sun Paradise and
Sun Goddess - which are beautifully appointed and provide a
unique start and finale to the Hayman experience.
Please Note: There may be a waiting period of up to 90
minutes on the launch prior to departure from Great Barrier Reef
Airport.
During the launch crossing of the Whitsunday Passage from
Great Barrier Reef Airport to Hayman, refreshments are served as
guests take in the magnificence of this special setting which
surrounds Hayman. On the arrival cruise to Hayman, all check in
formalities are completed enabling guests to be personally
escorted to their room directly on arrival on the island. Guests
can also book their choice of tour, restaurant and activity
during this crossing.
ACCESS POINTS
There are a number of access points from Australian
ports for travel to and from Hayman. The following services and
companies provide a range of arrival and departure options.
Via Great Barrier Reef Airport (Hamilton Island)
Jetstar
Jetstar operates daily services from Sydney, Melbourne
and Brisbane into Great Barrier Reef Airport.
Jetstar also operates flights from Adelaide into Great
Barrier Reef Airport twice weekly.
Hayman's launches, seaplanes and helicopters meet all
incoming and outgoing Jetstar flights at Great Barrier Reef
Airport.
Virgin Blue
Virgin Blue operates daily flights on its fleet of
Boeing 737 aircraft from Brisbane into Great Barrier Reef
Airport.
Hayman's launches, seaplanes and helicopters meet all
incoming and outgoing Jetstar flights at Hamilton Island
Airport.
Via Proserpine
Jetstar currently operates services from Brisbane to
Proserpine. Virgin Blue operates a daily flight to Brisbane and
Proserpine, and daily connections to Sydney. Guests connect to a
coach transfer from Proserpine to Shute Harbour followed by a
boat transfer to Hayman. A seaplane or helicopter transfer
directly to Hayman can be booked with Hayman Reservations.
Seaplane Transfer
AIR WHITSUNDAY
provides seaplane connections with all domestic airline services
direct to Hayman. T
Cost
Adult/Child (12 years and over)
$A760 private charter one-way (6-seater aircraft)
$A1525 private charter one-way (10-seater aircraft)
Approximate transfer time is 15 minutes
Proserpine to Shute Harbour
Whitsunday Transit
Approximate transfer time from Whitsunday Coast Airport,
Proserpine to Shute Harbour is 90 minutes.
Whitsunday
Transit meets all arriving and departing flights at Whitsunday
Coast Airport, Proserpine.
Boat Transfer
Hayman boat transfer from Shute Harbour
Departs Shute Harbour 8.15am and 5.15pm
Departs Hayman 7.00am and 4.00pm
Approximate transfer time is 55 minutes
Cost
Adult A$210 return
Child A$105 return
Via Mackay
Jetstar and Virgin Blue operate flights to Mackay (via Brisbane)
and then coach transfers from Mackay to Airlie Beach or air
transfers direct to Hayman (approx. 50-minute flight) or via
Great Barrier Reef Airport (approx. 45-minute flight). Upon
arrival at Airlie Beach guests should take a taxi (10-minute
ride) to Shute Harbour for a boat transfer to Hayman.
| Cost |
| Adult |
A$33.00 one way |
A$66.00 return |
| Child |
A$26.00 one way |
A$52.00 return |
| Mackay to
Airlie Beach |
| Depart 11:00pm |
Arrive 1:00am |
| Depart 8:45am |
Arrive 10:35am |
| Depart 6:10am |
Arrive 8:00am |
| Depart 12:05pm |
Arrive 14:05pm
|
| Airlie Beach
to Mackay |
| Depart 11:15am |
Arrive 13:15pm |
| Depart 13:55pm |
Arrive 16:30pm |
| Depart 17:25pm |
Arrive 20:05pm |
| Depart 19:50pm
|
Arrive 22:10pm |
Private Charter Flights
AIR WHITSUNDAY operates a fleet of private seaplanes and provide
transfers from the following ports
Great Barrier Reef Airport
$A760 (6-seater aircraft)
$A1525 (10-seater aircraft)
Whitsunday Airport
$A490 (6-seater aircraft)
$A760 (10-seater aircraft)
Proserpine Airport
$A905 (6-seater aircraft)
$A1805 (10-seater aircraft)
Mackay Airport
$A1570 (6-seater aircraft)
$A2360 (10-seater aircraft)
Townsville Airport
$A2275 (6-seater aircraft)
$A3775 (10-seater aircraft)
Cairns Airport
$A8995 (10-seater aircraft)
Transfers to/from Cairns Airport, Orpheus Island, Bedarra Island
Airport, Dunk Island Airport and other ports available on
application.
The above seaplane prices are per aircraft, one way, including
GST. Aircraft can carry up to 7 passengers and baggage with
weight limitations. For international passengers, who may be
travelling with more than one piece of baggage, normal maximum
capacity is 4 passengers.
Helicopter Transfer
Helicopter transfers are available from various ports. Helireef
has a 3 seater Robinson 44 Jet helicopter which is permanently
based on Hayman. 2,4,6,8 and 10 seater helicopters can also be
booked.
| TO HAYMAN FROM |
A$ PER PERSON (inc. GST) |
| Great Barrier Reef
Airport |
|
| (Hamilton Island) |
289 |
| Shute Harbour Airport |
289 |
| Proserpine Airport |
359 |
| Laguna Whitsundays |
488 |
Luggage is restricted to 30kg per person with a total bag
dimension of 140cm (e.g. 140cm = 67cm width + 50cm height + 23cm
depth Terms and Conditions: 1. All flights are operated at the
discretion of the pilot and are subject to weather conditions 2.
A cancellation fee of 100% is applicable to same day
cancellations 3. Prices include a 10% Goods and Services Tax and
Marine Park fees Contact Helireef, quoting Hayman as the
destination.
Reservations can be made on a free sale basis up to 2 weeks
prior to arrival, to a maximum of 10 people. Email Helireef with
the following information - passenger names, approximate body
weights and luggage requirements.
Shute Harbour Private Parking
Guests driving to Shute Harbour (Airlie Beach) for connections
to Hayman can pre-book private parking of vehicles
