Australia's leading world-class luxury resort located on Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef. qualia has received the following high-profile international accolades since its official opening in October 2007: AWARDS CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER Gold List 2011“World's Leading Hotels†Hot List 2008 HM MAGAZINE AWARDS Resort of the Year 2010 Hotel of the Year 2009 Resort of the Year 2009 GALLIVANTER'S GUIDE Best Hotel/Resort Australia and New Zealand 2009 3rd Best Small Hotel/Resort Worldwide 2009 4th Best Leisure Resort Worldwide 2009 USA TODAY Best Honeymoon Destination Worldwide 2009 GOURMET TRAVELLER AWARDS Best Hotel Villa/Suites 2010 Best Spa 2010 Best Resort 2009 Best New Resort 2008