InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s renowned private island resort, has unveiled a brand evolution and name change, celebrating its deep connection to the breath-taking natural beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

The transition from InterContinental Hayman Island Resort to InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef marks a new chapter in the resort’s 74-year legacy of delivering sandy toed serenity at the ultimate island playground. Positioned in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, the resort holds a unique role as the gateway to one of the world’s greatest wonders.

Kayte Staraj, the resort’s newly-appointed General Manager, says: “We’re thrilled to embark on this next chapter. The rebrand is more than just a name change—it’s a commitment to delivering extraordinary experiences, where guests can discover luxury, relaxation and adventure at the frontier of the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Reef”.

As part of this new chapter, the resort has strengthened its partnership with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, supporting conservation efforts to help safeguard the Reef for future generations and championing responsible tourism practices.

To celebrate, the resort has introduced a Reef Retreat Sale: for every guest booking, InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef will make a donation to the Foundation to support its efforts to help restore this natural wonder through initiatives like planting baby corals through Coral IVF.

Rates start at $489 per night and include daily breakfast for two, along with reduced transfer costs of $140 per person return.

From the moment guests arrive at InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef—whether by helicopter or luxury boat—they are welcomed into a sanctuary of privacy, indulgence, romance, and adventure.

Guests can dive the Great Barrier Reef, unwind in private pools, sail the Coral Sea, and savour world-class dining - all with sand between their toes.

Managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef reopened in 2019 after a $135 million dollar refurbishment. Nestled at the northernmost point of the Whitsunday Islands, InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef boasts 182 guest rooms, suites, villas, and residences, five restaurants and bars, 15+ event venues, and two stunning swimming pools.

The island itself has a rich history of frontierism, exploration, and deep-sea adventure, having served as a base for early reef study expeditions in the 1920s.

Led by Monty and Honora Embury, passionate advocates for ecology and natural beauty, these expeditions were careful to preserve the island’s pristine environment, leaving only a minimal footprint.

n many ways, the Emburys were pioneers in the ecotourism market —long before the term existed—positioning Hayman Island as one of the world’s first ecotourism resorts.