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    <description>Latest tourism news for Great Barrier Reef and surrounding areas direct from the industry.</description>
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        <title>Hamilton Island Yacht Club opens its doors to the public</title>
        <link>http://www.greatbarrierreefinfo.com//great-barrier-reef-accommodation/Whitsunday Islands/1468/news#3240</link>
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        Hamilton Island Yacht Club has opened its doors to visitors and members. Designed by renowned Australian architect, Walter Barda, alongside famed yachtsman, Iain Murray, it is already being dubbed the Opera House of Queensland.&amp;nbsp;Its iconic architectural design is a result of Bob Oatleys vision to create a building of world-class significance on the island that he has owned since 2003.&amp;nbsp;
Housed under a billowing sail-shaped copper roof, the venue promises to be a centre for lifestyle as well as yachting, with first-class dining and leisure facilities. 
Open to the public and with sweeping views of the marina and Dent Passage, this restaurant hosts a menu featuring contemporary Australian cuisine created from fresh local ingredients and serves dinner, lunch and brunch.
The Bommie Bar at the end of the deck is open every day, providing light snacks and drinks and is an especially magical spot from which to view the famous Whitsunday sunsets. 
The building also houses extensive conference, function and wedding facilities.&amp;nbsp; 
The Yacht Club was ceremonially opened by Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, during Audi Hamilton Race Week in August. This occasion also marked the opening of the Hamilton Island Golf Club on neighboring Dent Island. This 18-hole championship course is the only course on its own island in Australia and is already proving popular with guests.         ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Friday, December 11 2009</pubDate>
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        <title>Masters of Fare</title>
        <link>http://www.greatbarrierreefinfo.com//great-barrier-reef-accommodation/Whitsunday Islands/1468/news#2544</link>
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        Hamilton Island Masters of Fare 5-7 JuneConsider yourself a foodie?Why not come across to the Masters of Fare weekend in June, and see Hamilton Islands top chefs including Jane Therese from qualia showcase their talents. Dining events include buffet style menus, degustation menus, many cooking displays and other themed events! Great rates apply for this weekend including the Stay 3/Pay 2 - until 24 June 09!The three-day showcase opens with a poolside Mumm Champagne cocktail party and continues on Saturday and Sunday with the Masters of Fare market in the Resort Centre featuring free samples as well as cooking and serving tips from some of the country's top food suppliers. Two sessions of 'Ready Steady Cook' will also run on Saturday with a final cook off with local talent on Sunday. Midday on a tropical island is generally considered to be a civilised time to enjoy a cocktail, so Suntory will host a cocktail display. There's also a Masters of Fare degustation dinner with course prepared by Suntory, Hamilton Island Conventions, Mariners, Pool Terrace, Beach Club, Beach House, Romano's and qualia. The majority of events and displays over the Masters of Fare are offered to guests on a complimentary basis, with the exception of the evening functions.        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tuesday, May 19 2009</pubDate>
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