Getting To Hayman Island

Located on the world-renowned Great Barrier Reef just 33km off the north Queensland coast, Hayman Island is a magnificent holiday destination that is bursting with natural beauty and attractions. Known for its effortless luxury and breathtaking island scenery, Hayman Island offers an unrivalled holiday experience that is all about relaxing in tropical paradise. Getting to Hayman Island is easy, thanks to a fantastic range of transport options including launch transfers and helicopters. Read on to find your ideal mode of transport for getting to Hayman Island.

The easiest way to get to Hayman Island is via transfer from the Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island. All launch transfers and helicopters connect with commercial flights and depart from here. Luggage transfers are arranged by a member of the Hayman team and will be delivered to your door.

Flying to The Great Barrier Reef Airport

Virgin Australia operates services from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane Gold Coast and Adelaide into Great Barrier Reef Airport.
Qantas operates services from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane into Great Barrier Reef Airport.
Jetstar operates services from Sydney and Melbourne into Great Barrier Reef Airport.

Hayman's launches and helicopters meet all incoming and outgoing flights at Great Barrier Reef Airport.

Flying to Proserpine Whitsunday Coast Airport

Virgin Australia operates services from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth into Proserpine Airport.
Jetstar operates services from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane into Proserpine Airport.

Guests need to make their own way from Proserpine Airport to Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach to connect with a boat transfer to Hayman. Please note some incoming or outgoing flights may not be met with a same day transfer.

Luxury Launch Transfer

A one-hour luxury launch transfer is an experience in itself, departing the Great Barrier Reef Airport and gliding through the water to and from your island paradise. The fleet of magnificent sleek white cruisers including the Sun Eagle, Sun Paradise and Sun Goddess are beautifully appointed to complete your Hayman experience. Refreshments are served on board and all check in formalities are taken care of enabling you to be personally escorted to your room directly on arrival.

Helicopter

Hayman Island can also be accessed directly by chartered helicopter from Hamilton Island. Helicopter transfer costs from Proserpine Airport or Shute Harbour are available on application.