Celebrity Guests in the Whitsundays

Updated Mon 12 Sep 2022

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The Whitsunday Islands attract millions of visitors each year who flock from all over the world to come stay on the beautiful islands, swim in the incredible Great Barrier Reef and become part of the laid-back lifestyle the Whitsundays are known for.

Celebrities are no different and they love to come visit this beautiful place we call home. Here are a few who have visited and vacationed in the Whitsundays.

Taylor Swift - Hamilton Island

The American singer spent her 26th birthday on the island with family and friends in 2015

Ed Sheeran - Hamilton Island

It is rumored that Ed Sheeran flew to Hamilton Island to celebrate T-Swifts birthday, also in 2015

Sam Smith - Hamilton Island

Sam Smith is said to have taken a break from his national tour to fly to Hamilton Island to celebrate T-Swift’s birthday (she is extremely popular in the celebrity world too!)

Modern Family cast - Hayman Island

The entire Modern Family cast and crew flew to Hayman Island to film their “Australian Vacation” episode in 2014 before the resort reopened after its makeover

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie - Airlie Beach

Brangelina were spotted heading to dinner in Airlie Beach in 2014 while Jolie was directing the film Unbroken. They even stopped to shake hands with some fans!

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley - Hayman Island

The model visited Hayman Island in 2013 to do a photoshoot for ModelCo. as brand ambassador

Dannii Minogue - Hayman Island

The Australian singer attended a dinner in to celebrate Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s appointment as Model Co. ambassador in 2013.

Oprah Winfrey - Hamilton Island

Oprah visited the island in 2010 during her Ultimate Australian Adventure. She visited Wildlife Hamilton Island to cuddle a koala and also hosted a dinner on Whitehaven Beach, featuring chef Curtis Stone.

Collette Dinnigan - Hamilton Island