A New Eco-Resort Is Hitting The Whitsundays In 2027—And It’s Wildly Luxurious
Babe, wake up—a new luxury resort is set to drop in 2027. After a ten-year hiatus, Hook Island is making its return thanks to Epochal Hotels’ CEO Glenn Piper. With plans for the island to house 39 environmentally-conscious, biophilic cabins, resort-goers will feel refreshed and at home in nature.
Glenn Piper and renowned design firm, Luxury Frontiers, are collaborating on this project and are officially raising the bar for sustainable holidaying (meaning you won’t have to do a number on the planet to experience luxury). With architecture inspired by the island’s landscapes and crystalline waters, and extensive measures in place to reduce the resort’s carbon-footprint, erosion, waste production and noise pollution, it’s clear that sustainability is Luxury Frontier’s thing.
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The long-awaited restoration is well underway, with the new $2.4 million jetty complete and approval secured for the world-class eco-lodge. That means construction can officially begin in May, and the project is on track to open in 2027.
Wild but welcoming, Hook Island is surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, and home to diverse wildlife, forests, and beaches. “Our focus is on bringing Hook Island back to life in a way that honours its natural beauty, culture and ecology—creating a sustainable, world-class experience that celebrates Queensland and invites travellers from around the world to discover one of the Whitsundays’ most remarkable places,” said Piper.
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The resort will boast six unique accommodation types from beach-front villas to forest cabins. Whether you’re visiting for night or a week-long vacation, there’ll plenty to explore, from the explorer’s lounge (where guests can soak in the history of the island), to the beach club (the social hub of the resort, featuring all-day dining, a bar, an outdoor fire pit, a pool and lounging deck with stunning views of the Hook Passage).
Looking for something more tranquil? Head over to the Nordic Cycle Forest Spa and Eco Pool for a relaxing retreat. The clifftop fine-dining restaurant will provide thrill-seeking guests an innovative dining experience with views of Stingray Bay and a culinary adventure inspired by untamed luxury. The kids will be encouraged to love and respect nature at the kids adventure club by hopping off the screens and engaging in nature play.
Plus, for the first time in over decade, Hook Island will welcome day visitors to experience its rugged beauty in all its glory.
The project is supported by the Queensland Government as part of a wider bid to improve and develop marine infrastructure that will connect visitors and residents to the Great Barrier Reef islands. “Queensland is the home of the holiday and we know many tourists who come here are seeking just what Hook Island can offer—an ecotourism experience that is second to none in Queensland’s unique and beautiful environment,” said Queensland Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Andrew Powell.
Simply put, 2027 can't come soon enough.
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