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Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Modern Australian Restaurants

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Bommie

Bommie

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 5:30 PM

Hamilton Island

13 Chef Hat Award
ChristmasCelebrate in StyleCelebrate the season in style at Bommie for a Christmas Eve dinner or a Christmas Day lunch. Enjoy a sophisticated 5-course meal, complemented by a glass of Champagne or refreshing mocktail upon ar...
Those lucky enough to find themselves on picturesque Magnetic Island, make memories by visiting Amaroo on Mandalay resort to indulge in a meal at the resident restaurant and bar Up the Garden Path....
Situated right in the middle of Airlie Beach’s waterfront promenade, boasting an alfresco deck area and a view of the bustling street is The Deck Airlie Beach. Tourists exploring the area, together...
Soak up Airlie Beach sunshine and views alfresco while sipping an ice-cold wine at Ventura Restaurant and Bar on Port Drive. Watch boats sail into port as tropical breezes rustle palm trees at this...
Orpheus Island Lodge

Orpheus Island Lodge

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 6:30 AM

Orpheus Island

A private island experience in a secluded, unspoiled tropical paradise awaits at Orpheus Island Lodge in the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching across 11 km of immaculate turquoise coastline, the islan...
Open air dining beside a sparkling lagoon pool lures locals and holidaymakers alike to CC’s Bistro at Mantra Club Croc in Airlie Beach. Indulge the senses with a cocktail of choice while relaxing i...
Absolute beachfront dining with the feel of an island resort awaits at Northerlies Beach Bar and Grill on Pringle Road in Airlie Beach. Nestled in the grounds of Freedom Shore resort, this stunning...
Ferries, yachts and luxury cruisers drift in and out of Nelly Bay under the watchful eye of Boardwalk Restaurant & Bar on Magnetic Island. A generous alfresco dining area extends out over the cryst...
Waiting at the marina on tropical Hamilton Island, is the Hamilton Star, a vessel ready to embark on a captivating adventure through the Whitsundays, together with eager passengers looking forward ...
Emeralds is fine dining, enjoy tropical style cuisine, elegant table setting either airconditioned, or alfresco on the outdoor terrace.
On the tropical oasis of Magnetic Island, set back just a stone’s throw from the turquoise waters of magazine-worthy Horseshoe Bay, is Marlin Bar and Bistro. From a spacious interior with sturdy, d...
A ferry ride away from Townsville across a breathtaking stretch of tropical blue Barrier Reef, on Hayles Avenue beside Alma Bay, is Magnetic Island’s own Stage Door Theatre Restaurant. Past a small...
The Flackyard

The Flackyard

Modern Australian   $$$$$   Opens at 12:00 PM

Pinnacle

Unique degustation dining experiences with an Australian bush tucker twist await at The Flackyard on Mackay Eungella Road in Pinnacle. This intimate, small venue is a retreat with respect for space...