Lindeman Island Set to Shine Again as Whitsundays Luxury Escape

Lindeman Island Set for Major Luxury Makeover

La Vie Hotels & Resorts has secured management rights for the highly anticipated Lindeman Island Resort redevelopment in Queensland’s Whitsundays. The project is led by Well Smart Group, a Singapore-based investment company that acquired the island in 2023.

The redevelopment will transform the former Club Med site, dormant since Cyclone Yasi in 2011, into a modern eco-luxury destination while restoring Lindeman Island’s historic charm. The first phase, partly funded by the Queensland Government’s Growing Futures Tourism Program, is expected to cost between $40 million and $50 million and is scheduled for completion in 2026.

Tourism and Events Queensland CEO Craig Davidson said the project will strengthen Queensland’s global reputation as a premier holiday destination. “This investment will breathe new life into Lindeman Island and provide an exceptional visitor experience,” he said.

The resort will feature a five-star hotel with around 200 rooms and nine suites, multiple restaurants and bars, a luxury spa and gym, conference and event spaces, staff accommodation, eco-friendly infrastructure including a solar farm, and a new 50-metre jetty. An international luxury brand will also be secured for the property in 2026.

La Vie Hotels & Resorts CEO Jerry Xu said Lindeman Island is a cornerstone of Queensland tourism heritage. “Our vision is to create a sustainable, luxury destination that celebrates the Whitsundays’ natural beauty,” he said.

The redevelopment is expected to generate hundreds of construction jobs and around 500 ongoing roles, boosting tourism and the local economy in Mackay and the Whitsundays.

Lindeman Island’s revival aims to combine luxury, sustainability, and Queensland history to create a world-class island destination.