Music In Paradise
Stranded in the Whitsundays 2027

Stranded in the Whitsundays

An intimate, exclusive music escape on your own Private Island in Paradise.

Escape the winter for four unforgettable nights of live music performances and exclusive artist meet & greets at the spectacular InterContinental Hayman Island Resort, surrounded by the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef.

Hoodoo Gurus, You Am I and Mental As Anything will perform three exclusive sunset concerts in a luxury island setting. No crowds. No huge arenas. No impersonal concert experience. Just legendary Australian artists, incredible songs and the rare opportunity to see them up close and personal.

With capacity strictly capped, Stranded in the Whitsundays is a private island party designed to feel exclusive, personal and truly once-in-a-lifetime.

August 5-9, 2027

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What We Love

AUSTRALIAN MUSIC ROYALTY

Three legendary Australian bands. One extraordinary island setting. Hoodoo Gurus, You Am I and Mental As Anything bring some of Australia’s most iconic songs to Hayman Island, performing their legendary catalogues in a series of sunset concerts. Sing along to timeless Australian anthems including “What’s My Scene”, “Berlin Chair” and “Live It Up”.

UNIQUE SETTING

This is live music without the barriers. Capped guest numbers, an intimate setting and some of Australia’s most iconic artists performing just metres away. Sink into a bean bag at the water’s edge, dance barefoot in the sand with a cocktail in hand, or simply soak up the music as the sun sets over paradise.

MEET MUSIC ICONS

Get up close with the legends behind the songs. Hoodoo Gurus, You Am I and Mental As Anything will each host exclusive meet & greet sessions, giving you the rare opportunity to meet the artists, share a moment, have a professional photo taken and chat with the musicians behind the soundtrack of your life.

LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE

We’ve created unique music experiences that attract people who share the same passion. And many of them keep coming back, with some guests having joined us for 5, 6 or even 10 events. It’s become a community of like-minded music lovers, repeat friendships and new connections, all brought together by a shared love of music and the experience.

Pricing & Packages

Select The Experience That Best Suits Your Holiday.

AU$500Off
Gold ExperienceGold ExperienceGold Experience

Gold Experience

FIRST RELEASE - 6 AVAILABLE

AU$3,490

AU$3,990

price is per person, double share.

Event Dates: 5 August – 9 August, 2027.

Inclusions:

GOLD Experience

  • Entry to 3 Exclusive Intimate Sunset Performances.

  • Music in Paradise Welcome Bag.

  • Event Poster.

  • Event T-Shirt.

  • Meet & Greet with Hoodoo Gurus, Mentals, Tim Rogers & You Am I.

  • Gold Concierge Service.

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AU$600Off
VIP ExperienceVIP ExperienceVIP Experience

VIP Experience

FIRST RELEASE - 26 AVAILABLE

AU$4,290

AU$4,890

price is per person, double share.

Event Dates: 5 August – 9 August, 2027.

Inclusions:

VIP Experience

  • Entry to 3 Exclusive Intimate Sunset Performances.

  • Music in Paradise Welcome Bag.

  • Event Poster.

  • Event T-Shirt.

  • Welcome Drinks with MIP Team

  • Meet & Greet with Hoodoo Gurus, Mentals, Tim Rogers & You Am I.

  • Professional Photo with Hoodoo Gurus, Mentals, Tim Rogers & You Am I.

  • VIP Concierge Service.

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AU$650Off
Ultimate ExperienceUltimate ExperienceUltimate Experience

Ultimate Experience

FIRST RELEASE - 6 AVAILABLE

AU$7,100

AU$7,750

price is per person, double share.

Event Dates: 5 August – 9 August, 2027.

Inclusions:

ULTIMATE Experience

  • Early Entry to the Events for the Best Seats.

  • 3 Exclusive Intimate Sunset Performances.

  • Music in Paradise Welcome Bag.

  • Event Poster.

  • Event T-Shirt.

  • Welcome Drinks with MIP Team.

  • Meet & Greet with Hoodoo Gurus, Mentals, Tim Rogers & You Am I.

  • Professional Photo with Hoodoo Gurus, Mentals, Tim Rogers & You Am I.

  • Ultimate Group Luncheon with Special Guests.

  • Ultimate Concierge Service.

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AU$400Off
VIP Family & Friends ExperienceVIP Family & Friends Experience

VIP Family & Friends Experience

FIRST RELEASE - 4 AVAILABLE

AU$3,950

AU$4,350

price is per person, double share.

Event Dates: 5 August – 9 August, 2027.

Inclusions:

  • Return Luxury Launch Transfers to/from Hayman Island (scheduled times)

  • Enjoy complimentary drinks, snacks and remote check-in during your transfer.

  • Accommodation for 4 nights in a Two Bedroom Lagoon/Pool Wing Suite for 4 adults.

  • Buffet breakfast daily.

  • Tea, coffee & bottled water in villa daily.

  • Traveller Care Guarantee.

  • $50 donation to A Perfect Foundation (APF) supporting island & coastal conservation.

VIP Experience

  • Entry to 3 Exclusive Intimate Sunset Performances.

  • Music in Paradise Welcome Bag.

  • Event Poster.

  • Event T-Shirt.

  • Welcome Drinks with MIP Team

  • Meet & Greet with Hoodoo Gurus, Mentals, Tim Rogers & You Am I.

  • Professional Photo with Hoodoo Gurus, Mentals, Tim Rogers & You Am I.

  • VIP Concierge Service.

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What You Love

10 Customer Reviews

Sean Poulton

A Truly World-Class Music Experience

August 20, 2026

Music in Paradise at Hayman Island was an experience that genuinely blew me away. From the moment we arrived, there was something very special about being surrounded by like-minded music enthusiasts, meeting and mixing with the musicians themselves, and enjoying an extraordinary combination of…

Sean Poulton

Glen Boreham

Better And Better

August 20, 2026

We’ve done lots of MIP trips now and keep thinking: Wow, that’s as good as it gets. Then the MIP team just keep lifting the bar. Memories made, new friendship found. Legendary Australian music in intimate and exotic locations. Spectacular, thank you!

Glen Boreham

Kirsti Claymore

We came for the music… and found so much more

August 20, 2026

I cannot speak highly enough of this experience. From the moment we booked to the end of the holiday, everything was perfect. The team at Music in Paradise curated a truly magical experience, bringing together a stunning location with Australian music legends. The resort was sublime, the…

Kirsti Claymore

Mandy Skinner

Awesome

August 19, 2026

A week with MIP was so easy. A little community of music loving guests. Easy going and compassionate organising. Even when challenged with the natural elements of rain compromising outdoor show was quickly and efficiently remedied. Well done all!!!

Mandy Skinner

Kerry Spencer

Stranded in Paradise and LOVING IT!!

August 17, 2026

Our first Music in Paradise event, but won’t be our last. The music performances were sublime and the Hayman Island venue stunning. Well done to the organisers, an unforgettable experience!

Kerry Spencer

Andrew Patch

An absolute experience of a lifetime

August 17, 2026

Wow. What an absolute wonder this trip has been: the opportunity to see an all-time fave band in an incredibly intimate setting against the backdrop of an island paradise. Snorkeling in the Reef during the day, meeting the wildlife as well as my favorite artists in the evening, then capping each…

Andrew Patch

Grant Wells

Astonishing it just gets better and better

August 17, 2026

We love Music in Paradise this was our second event and I am still pinching myself that it was even better than the first. The Q&A’s, meet and greets and the luncheon were brilliant and the performances absolutely mind blowing. Thanks MIP already looking forward to next time. On that point how…

Grant Wells

Pam Purtell

Unforgettable Experience

August 17, 2026

What an amazing five days. I had to keep pinching myself when I was rubbing shoulders with rock royalty. I don’t want this experience to end but alas all good things must come to an end. Thanks to everyone who made this musical journey possible.

Pam Purtell

Annette Allan

Two live music lovers in paradise

August 17, 2026

We had a fantastic time over the last 5 days at music in paradise . The bands were AWESOME !!! Both outside shows and the last minute inside shows were a credit to the bands and the staff at the Intercontinental . A truly memorable experience and holiday .

Annette Allan

Dean Allan

What A Fantastic Event

August 17, 2026

Just leaving the Music in Paradise event on Hayman Island and cannot praise it enough. The event was so well run - the Music in Paradise and Hayman Island Resort staff were magnificent - and the bands and concerts were fantastic. Thank you for 5 great days.

Dean Allan

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Hoodoo Gurus

Hoodoo Gurus occupy a singular place in Australian and international rock’n’roll history.

Formed in Sydney in 1981 by members of seminal Australian punk bands The Victims and Fun Things, Hoodoo Gurus fused garage-rock grit with pop smarts, sharp songwriting and an unrepentant love of classic rock’n’roll.

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InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef

AUSTRALIA

Discover the breathtaking beauty of The Whitsunday Islands with iconic private island experiences.

Breathe in the magic of the Whitsundays! Nestled at the northernmost point of Australia’s Whitsunday archipelago, Hayman Island is the nearest Whitsunday Island to the Great Barrier Reef’s outer reef. Since its launch in July 2019, the story of InterContinental Hayman Island Resort has been intrinsically linked to its exquisite surrounds. The Resort team recognizes that with its doorstep location to one of the world’s natural wonders comes responsibility to treat the surrounding environment with great care and consideration.

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Gold Package: King Room

The Gold Package Rooms – available in king or twin configurations and feature a private balcony / courtyard and ensuite.

Spread across three floors within The Lagoon Wing or Beach Wing, each King Room welcomes guests with opulent interiors, king or twin bedding and an open-plan dressing room. Lagoon view rooms have a balcony and Beach Rooms have a private courtyard. A private ensuite features a separate bathtub, shower, luxury amenities and double vanity.

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VIP Package: One Bedroom Pool Ocean View Suite

Perched over Hayman Pool with captivating views across The Whitsunday Islands, the contemporary One Bedroom Ocean View Pool Suite offers a private balcony and open-plan living areas.

Located across level 2 and 3 of The Pool Wing, the One Bedroom Ocean View Pool Suites offer an elegant blend of interior and exterior design with views across Australia’s largest swimming pool – Hayman Pool – and The Coral Sea from a large private double balcony. Features include a contemporary living room and 4-person dining area, complete with beautiful finishes and minimalist design.

The master guest room is complete with a four-poster king size canopied bed and an open-plan bathroom with a separate shower, freestanding bath, double vanity and open-plan dressing room.

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VIP Family/Group Package: Two Bedroom Pool Ocean View Suite

Perched over Australia’s largest swimming pool – Hayman Pool – the beautifully-appointed Two Bedroom Ocean View Pool Suite offers a private island sanctuary for families or groups.

Located across level 2 and 3 of The Pool Wing, the Two Bedroom Ocean View Pool Suites offer an elegant blend of interior and exterior design with views across the Hayman Pool and The Coral Sea from a large private double balcony. Features include a contemporary living room and 4-person dining area, complete with beautiful finishes and minimalist design.

Spread across 114sqm, the suite also includes two guest rooms. The master guest room is complete with a four-poster king size canopied bed and an open-plan bathroom with a separate shower, freestanding bath, double vanity and open-plan dressing room. The second guest room is set-up with twin configuration, and features an open-plan dressing room and ensuite with shower and luxury amenities.

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Ultimate Package: Beachfront Pavilion

Spacious and airy, secluded and intimate, the Beachfront Pavilions provide respite for those seeking the ultimate escape. Set on a private beach away from the Resort bustle, these unique standalone structures were designed as an adult-only haven.

Wake for a revitalizing ocean swim, just steps from your bedside. While away a warm afternoon in the shade of your private plunge pool. Watch the sun dip behind the horizon from your covered beachfront terrace. Accented with warm timbers, cooling stone and floods of natural light, the Beachfront Pavilions’ contemporary design invites the outdoors in.

When you’re ready to leave your sanctuary, the Resort’s main facilities are simply a serene beach walk or short buggy ride away.

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Ultimate Package: Beachfront Pool Villa

Positioned on Hayman Island’s white-crescent beachfront, eight exclusive Beachfront Pool Villas unlock immersive luxury in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Offering direct access to Hayman Beach and spectacular floor-to-ceiling views across The Whitsunday Islands, the villas blend indoor and outdoor seamlessly.

A stunning open-air plunge pool with outdoor shower and chaise lounge sits between the villa’s super-king bedroom and separate bathroom, the latter of which is complete with an island bathtub, separate shower and open-plan dressing room. Welcome, private island living at its most iconic.

Please note that this is an adults only room type for a maximum of two guests.

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4-Bedroom Hayman Residence (On request)

Their exceptional design and world-class amenities provide for the ultimate flexibility. A 15~20-minute scenic walk by foot or a 5~10-minute buggy ride from the Resort.

  • Complete access to all Resort facilities – 24 hour gym, Hayman Spa, restaurants, bars, activities

  • Dedicated My Concierge service

  • Two buggies for personal use

  • Fully equipped chef’s kitchen and outdoor barbecue area

  • Option to pre-stock pantry and fridge before arrival (at extra cost)

  • Option to order bespoke meal kits and hampers prepared by our culinary team (at extra cost)

  • Private chef and in-Residence catering options (at extra cost)

  • In-Residence laundry facilities and storage

  • Panoramic views across the Whitsundays

For more info, including floor plans and full details, please check out the Residences Brochure.

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Experiences

On Water

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef gifts unique access to on-water experiences in collaboration with our expert local partners. Explore a bespoke collection of experiences in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef including snorkelling, fishing, escapades to nearby islands and more.

On Island

The resort’s on-island experiences range from nature-bound walking trails, immersive wildlife tours, fish feeding, cultural weaving classes and a curated collection of sports and fitness activities including yoga, tennis lessons, state-of-the-art golf simulator and more.

By Air

Elevate your stay with mesmerising helicopter tours and private seaplane charters provided by a partner Helireef. Soar above Whitehaven Beach’s iconic turquoise swirls, touch down at Reefworld and gaze over the world-famous Heart Reef.

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Dining

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef presents five distinct restaurants and bars – Pacific, Amici, Aqua, Bam Bam and Grove Boutique & Café –, alongside a bespoke collection of destination-inspired private dining experiences.

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View Bam Bam Lunch Sample Menu

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Experiences

Enter into a world of destination-inspired activities during your stay on Hayman Island. Each experience – on water, on island, and by air delivers meaningful connection to Australia’s most picturesque surrounds; where diving the Great Barrier Reef, venturing out on tropical hikes, and sailing the Coral Sea are only the beginning.

Ocean

Ocean

InterContinental Hayman Great Barrier Reef gifts unique access to on-water experiences in collaboration with expert local partners. Explore a bespoke collection of experiences in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, including snorkelling, fishing, escapades to nearby islands and more.

Island

Island

The resort’s on-island experiences range from nature-bound walking trails, immersive wildlife tours, fish feeding and cultural weaving classes to a curated collection of sports and fitness activities, including yoga, tennis lessons, a state-of-the-art golf simulator and more.

Air

Air

Elevate your stay with mesmerising helicopter tours and private seaplane charters provided by partner Helireef. Soar above Whitehaven Beach’s iconic turquoise swirls, touch down at Reefworld and gaze over the world-famous Heart Reef.

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