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Hamilton Island, one of the Popular Queensland Getaway on the Great Barrier Reef, Reportedly Acquired by American Investment Giant.
A major tropical holiday destination located on the Great Barrier Reef has entered into an agreement for sale to a US-based investment group for a sum reportedly valued at 1.2 billion Australian dollars.
“We are honored to build on the vision and dedication that the family owners has established in the heart of the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef,” said a company executive.
Details of the Acquisition Agreement
Headquartered in New York, Blackstone – which also owns the casino-hotel chain Crown Resorts – announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire the Hamilton Island resort from the Oatley family, pending customary regulatory approvals.
The family released a statement saying they welcomed the new owners of an island that holds a “special place in the hearts of countless Australians” and is known as “Australia’s Tropical Island”.
Hamilton Island's Scale and Features
Positioned almost 900km north of Brisbane and approximately 500 kilometers south of Cairns, Hamilton spans over 1,130 hectares spanning two separate islands.
Roughly 30% of the land is built upon, including a significant range of amenities:
- Five separate hotels
- Over twenty dining and drinking venues
- 20 retail outlets
- An 18-hole championship golf course on neighboring Dent Island
- A boat marina and a functioning airport
Hamilton Island is described as a significant employer in the Whitsundays, sustaining a sizable resident community and workforce, as well as a broad network of local partners, vendors, and local businesses.
Historical Context at The Island's History
The late billionaire Robert Oatley, a well-known yachtsman and vintner, first bought the resort for A$200 million in the year 2003 after spotting the island from the deck a yacht during a voyage through the Whitsunday passage.
The island's major development phase first began in the 1980s. In the decades before that, it was home to simple iron huts and modest accommodations that hosted domestic holidaymakers from inland areas and southern states.
Broader Portfolio and Regional Background
The acquiring firm has ownership of hotels and luxury resorts in several countries, including Japan, India, the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the United States.
The area is the traditional lands and seas of the Ngaro people. Its name derives from Captain James Cook, who sailed the HMS Endeavour through the island group on Sunday 3 June 1770, which was Whit Sunday.
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