Hamilton Island Yacht Club and Hamilton Island Golf Club officially opened by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh during Hamilton Island Race Wee. The 8 hole Hamilton Island Golf Club is on neighbouring Dent Island and is the only championship island golf course in Australia.
Jointly federal/state-funded Hope Vale Cultural Centre opened.
September
Dunk and Bedarra island resorts bought by Hideaway Resorts, a subsidiary of Pamoja Capital.
November
Lizard Island resort formerly operated by Voyages Hotels & Resorts was acquired by Delaware North. The exclusive 40-room resort focuses on providing seclusion and watersport activities that take advantage of a location on the Great Barrier Reef, including diving trips to the nearby Cod Hole.