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 has remained dormant since Cyclone Yasi devastated the island in 2011.
Singapore-based investment company Well Smart Group (WSG) acquired Lindeman Island in 2023 and is investing $583 million into its revitalisation, with staged reopenings planned from 2026. WSG is partnering with Asia-Pacific hotel management company La Vie Hotels & Resorts – the team behind Hobart’s The Islington and Sydney’s 202 Elizabeth – who will manage the property, cementing its status as a world-class luxury destination.
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, multiple dining venues, a solar farm, event spaces, a swimming pool, and a luxury spa and gym. Literally everything you could dream of in paradise. The first stage of the project will see a new 50-metre jetty completed in 2026, with the resort opening soon after. Start counting down the days until island time!