qualia = quality, in our book. Everything, from the fantastic Whitsunday views to the hand-made chocolate praline on your pillow at night, is really as good as you could imagine anywhere.

Having been created by a couple of wine billionaires, it inevitably has a feel of 'rich man's playground' (which is no bad thing!); so, as you'd expect, the food and wine list are particularly good. No expense has been spared, whether in the gardens or the interiors – so everything is simply exceptional. It's a place of deep sensory experiences, where relaxation kicks in as soon as you feast your eyes on your exquisitely appointed pavilion with a private plunge pool and picture-perfect views over the stunning Whitsundays and their legendary glowing sunsets.