Oprah’s first stop: Hamilton Island

Oprah has touched down on Hamilton Island for the first stop on her 'Oprah's Ultimate Australian Adventure' where she had the chance to cuddle a koala, enjoy a beach BBQ with celebrity chef Curtis Stone and enjoy a bit of luxury at qualia.


Oprah has touched down on Hamilton Island for the first stop on “Oprah’s Ultimate Australian Adventure” where she had the chance to cuddle a koala, enjoy a beach BBQ with celebrity chef Curtis Stone and enjoy a bit of luxury at luxury resort qualia.


Oprah Winfrey enjoying an Aussie Wildlife welcome from Elvis the Koala at Hamilton Island Wildlife Park
(images copyright of 2010 Harpo Productions)

“I am thrilled to welcome Ms. Winfrey, her team and the lucky audience members to Hamilton Island,” said Hamilton Island’s chairman, Sandy Oatley. “We are delighted Ms. Winfrey decided to make this her first stop on their Australian itinerary where they will get to enjoy Queensland’s beautiful Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. We know everyone is as excited as we are to see the final show when it airs next year in January.” 


Queensland Premier Anna Bligh greeted Oprah on the first stop of her adventure
(images copyright of 2010 Harpo Productions)

Hamilton Island, located off the Queensland coast within the Whitsunday Islands at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Hamilton Island also offers a wide range of accommodation options, bars, restaurants and over 40 activities and all within a short direct flight from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Cairns as well as connections from other Australian cities. 

For more information on Hamilton Island, click here.

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