MASTERPLAN AND ATTRACTIONS.
DISCOVER THE PROPOSED PLAN AND ATTRACTIONS FOR STONE ISLAND.
Welcome to Stone Island, where state-of-the-art cable car infrastructure will turn this paradise into one of the most accessible islands, not only in the Whitsundays, but also the world. Step off the cable car and into the understated elegance of Sunset Station, the architectural hospitality precinct where you can experience fine dining and entertainment and stunning tropical sunsets over the ocean. This building precinct has all current plans and approvals in place.
2. Original Resort, Beachfront Bungalows + History →
1. SuNSET STATION. EMBARK AND EXPLORE.
Alight the cable car and use it as a launching pad for your island experience with 360° views over the ocean before you disembark on Stone Island. Head to the Sunset Station and sip on a delightfully refreshing cocktail before you head on down to the beach for a sunset swim. Enjoy a lazy morning sipping coffee in the spectacular cliffside licensed café and take-in the magnificent ocean views and neighbouring islands from the viewing platforms.
Exploring the island is a breeze with a hireable e-bike from the Sunset Station and if walking is more your pace, there are plenty of bush tracks for you to take a gentle stroll along. Planning to discover the hidden coves and secluded bays dotted around the island? Purchase some snacks from the tourist supply kiosk or treat yourself to a gourmet food hamper to devour in one of the dedicated picnic areas.
This building is approved for construction and will experience spectacular cliffside views, whilst enjoying an extensive lunch or dinner menu. The menu will showcases local cuisine, the venue will cater for internal or external dining areas, private function room and state of the art wine room, cocktail bar and cigar lounge.
2. ORIGINAL RESORT, BEACHFRONT BUNGALOWS and HISTORIC LANDMARKS.
ORIGINAL RESORT
The original main resort lodge is currently being redesigned to keep the islands original ‘Dutch-Indies style’ architecture.
The resort boasts a new state of the art commercial kitchen, bar, restaurant, games room, indoor fire place, resort pool, cabana and huge curved oceanside fire pit and alfresco area. The resort is located to have the ocean lapping at its door step.
10 UPMARKET BUNGALOWS
Meaningful tourism. It is our intention and aspiration that our 10 luxurious beachfront bungalows allow our guests the opportunity to relax, rediscover and reconnect with nature, and each other, in a building that features clever design, intelligent engineering with strong connection to stunning natural surrounds, waterways, the local environment and fresh local produce. DA approval and plans are in place for the 10 upmarket bungalows.
We hope that this allows others to appreciate the beauty of what our eco-systems can truly offer and the diversity that surrounds beautiful Stone Island.
We respect our earth and its precious resources, which is why we will work to ensure our bungalows will provide an environmentally, socially and economically positive solution to the typical housing model.
Solar Power
Sustainable renewable energy will provide the bungalows a meanginful cleaner power source, which will assist with greenhouse gas emisions and to mitigate climate change, which is crucial to proctecting all life and our eco systems.
UPGRADED WHARF
Constructed in the 1940s, the original island wharf served as the gateway to one of the Whitsundays' first bustling resorts. It provided access for day trippers and resort guests to the island's amenities, including a restaurant, pool, and accommodation. However, the wharf was completely destroyed by Cyclone Debbie in 2017. In response, the current resort owners invested in a multimillion-dollar rebuild, creating a new ocean wharf with a floating pontoon that has restored the wharf to a state surpassing its former glory. Today, the wharf is exclusively reserved for resort guests.
STEEPED IN HISTORY
The island is steeped in history, with captivating tales of the earliest settlers still echoing across its landscapes. Among the preserved historical sites are the original grave markers dating back to the early 1800s. These first inhabitants arrived by boat in the 19th century, settling on the island before moving to colonize the mainland. Notably, the island is also the final resting place of its previous elderly owner, who passed away in 1886 and was laid to rest beside the graves of these pioneering settlers.
3. LUXURIOUS OCEANFRONT RESIDENCES.
Fit for family and friends, your choice of 18 stunning two- and three-bedroom beachfront residences redefine luxury island living with beautifully appointed rooms and spacious open-plan living. Wake up to lush, tropical gardens and the impossibly-blue Whitsunday waters.
Embrace the sea breeze with your very own alfresco barbecue area or cool-off in your private pool – the pinnacle of island life. Timeless and coastal contemporary, these oceanfront residences have been designed with ultimate comfort in mind. Cheerful pastel hues, relaxing deep covered porches, high rafted ceilings and luxurious open light-filled rooms offering tantalising views of the ocean all pay homage to the best of island life.
DA approval and plans for the Oceanfront Residences are currently in place.
4. TAKE IN THE VIEWS FROM THE 360° LOOKOUT.
Perched some 30 metres above sea level, this vantage point provides stunning views of the entire island. Take a gentle stroll up the hill for the perfect view, or, if it’s more your speed, hire an e-bike for a swift ascent.
Here, you can get a glimpse of the incredible Gloucester Island and passage, discover the rolling hills of Dryander National Park, peek through the clouds at the Middle and North Head Islands, and look back at the quaint township of Bowen and its surrounds.
5. THE SPECTACULAR VIEWS OF KANGAROO POINT.
Rough and rugged, this point makes up the second headland of Sinclair Bay and features a navigational beacon for maritime use. Battered by the rolling ocean and sea breeze, this type of rocky cliff face is a rarity this far north and is reminiscent of the rugged coastlines of the southern states. This craggy escarpment makes for the perfect nesting place for a variety of seabirds. See if you can spot the gulls and terns which have made their homes among the weathered rock face.
6. PIRATE COVE, A Hidden Piece OF PARADISE.
Tucked away from the rest of the island, this brilliant white-sand beach features crystal-clear turquoise waters, perfect for swimming, snorkelling, and soaking up the sun. This ideal snorkelling spot is home to colourful fish, corals, and marine invertebrates such as starfish and crabs. Head down the far side of the beach for a relic of the past – a monument dedicated to a vessel lost in the waters offshore.
Whatever your speed, this sheltered cove offers amenities and covered picnic areas to ensure you spend the day without a care.
7. LOST LAKE AND A WILDLIFE HAVEN.
This stunning watering hole captures the wet-season rains, making it a year-round picture-perfect paradise for the wildlife on the island. Surrounded by native greenery, ducks and peacocks skirt the edges of the lake and are easily spotted from the shoreline. Come down at dusk and see if you can spot the local wallabies, or look-up and catch a glimpse of the ospreys and sea eagles that call the island home.
8. THE SAND SPIT AND ‘BEACH CLUB’. THE ULTIMATE IN RELAXATION.
Already relatively well-known with the local boaties, this spectacular stretch of sand, revealed by the receding tide, is the perfect place to soak up the sun and bask in the warm tropical waters of the Whitsundays.
The spit is a must-do for visitors and will be easily accessible to all guests on Stone Island.
Situated upon this stunning sun-drenched sand stretch on the northwestern tip of the island, is home to Stone Island’s ‘Beach Club’. A must visit, this architecturally-designed, open plan restaurant, bar and micro brewery, where the sand, seas and skies meet for the ultimate in relaxation. Sip cool cocktails in a poolside cabana, indulge on fresh local cuisine, or lay about on one of the sun lounges that dot the white sandy spit.
9. THE ISLAND BUNGALOWS.
Dotting the Western escarpment overlooking clear ocean waters, are 30 individual island bungalows, surrounded by natural landscapes. Perfect for couples to drop out and immerse in a romantic island getaway, each bungalow, with its edgy modern design, has an outdoor bath, shower and deck area to sit and watch the sun disappear each afternoon over the distant mountain ranges.
Bungalow floorplan:
10. SAFARI TENTS
A meaningful experience, 30 Safari Tents fused with the charm of ‘roughing it’ yet compelled with the creature comforts of resort style luxury to change the way the world interacts with people and places. Meandering pathways lead the way to the ultimate island experience, for couples looking for unique luxury.
Safari Tent floorplan:
