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If you thought the Whitsundays couldn’t get any more dreamy, think again. Next year, one of the region’s most beloved islands is making a glamorous comeback after an incredible $583 million transformation. It’s been more than a decade since Lindeman Island last welcomed guests – but with a brand-new five-star eco-resort coming soon, there’s never been a better time to start considering a visit.
First opened to visitors in the 1920s, Lindeman Island was one of the earliest Whitsunday Islands to offer accommodation and became Australia’s first Club Med after the brand acquired it in the 1980s. Over the next two decades, it thrived as a tropical paradise for Aussie families and luxury international travellers, but it has remained dormant since Cyclone Yasi devastated the island in 2012.
Singapore-based investment company Well Smart Group (WSG) acquired Lindeman Island in 2023 and is investing $60 million into its revitalisation, with the reopening planned for late 2027. WSG is partnering with Marriott and La Vie Hotels & Resorts – the team behind Hobart’s The Islington and Sydney’s 202 Elizabeth – who will manage the property under the Le Méridien brand, cementing its status as a world-class luxury destination.
Located on a beautiful 70-hectare beachfront site, the multi-million-dollar redevelopment aims to restore Lindeman Island to its former glory while embracing sustainability and modern luxury. At the heart of the relaunch is a five-star eco-resort, boasting 200 rooms and nine suites, two restaurants, a lobby lounge and bar, event spaces, a resort pool, a luxury spa and gym, tennis courts, a kids' club, and recreational activities, like water sports, indoor golf and an archery range. Literally everything you could dream of in paradise!
The $60 million redevelopment is part of a broader $583 million master plan for the island, which includes ecotourism facilities and environmental enhancements such as native vegetation restoration and renewable energy initiatives. Start counting down the days until island time!