Australia’s society elite flocked to the Whitsundays over the weekend to celebrate the 50th birthday of winemaking and yacht racing heiress Nicky Oatley.
The exclusive party took place at the opulent Qualia resort on Hamilton Island, owned by Nicky’s family, and saw a group of mega-rich socialites come together for an unforgettable luxury experience.
Guests in attendance included sports entertainment entrepreneur Deborah Symonds O’Neil and her husband Ned, son of millionaire superyacht racer and Rose Bay marina owner Denis O’Neil.
‘Nude artist’ and socialite Dina Broadhurst also attended the party with her new billionaire appliance heir boyfriend, John Winning, while fashion blogger Nadia Fairfax was accompanied by her husband, financier Michael Wayne.
Joining them on the opulent trip were Harper Bazaar fashion editor Caroline Tran and the birthday girl’s sister Lyndal Oatley, who is an Australian Olympic dressage rider, and Lyndal’s Swedish equestrian husband Patrik Kittel.
Australia’s society elite flocked to the Whitsundays over the weekend to celebrate the 50th birthday of winemaking and yacht racing heiress Nicky Oatley. (Pictured: Nicky Oatley and her husband Jonathan Pearce)
Nicky’s husband, banker Jonathan Pearce, was also present at the festivities.
Instagram photos from the birthday getaway show guests toasting Nicky with champagne during a dinner on the beach.
Guests dressed to impress: women wore designer dresses and diamond jewelry, while men sported elegant tuxedos and bow ties.
The exclusive party took place at the opulent Qualia resort on Hamilton Island, owned by Nicky’s family, and saw a group of mega-rich socialites come together for an unforgettable luxury experience.
Guests in attendance included sports entertainment entrepreneur Deborah Symonds O’Neil (pictured)
Deborah was accompanied by her husband Ned (left), son of millionaire superyacht racer and Rose Bay marina owner Denis O’Neil.
‘Nude artist’ and socialite Dina Broadhurst (left) also attended the party with her new billionaire appliance heir, her boyfriend John Winning (right).
Fashion blogger Nadia Fairfax (right) was accompanied by her husband, financier Michael Wayne (left).
Fashion guru Nadia Fairfax made sure to document her wardrobe via Instagram, sharing photos of herself strolling on the beach in a $7,000 dress by designer Van Der Kooij.
She paired her ensemble with Chopard jewelry, including a diamond-encrusted watch.
Guests also enjoyed a private ballet performance by members of the Australian Ballet, who danced at sunset with the Coral Sea as a backdrop.
Instagram photos from the birthday getaway show guests toasting Nicky with champagne during a dinner on the beach.
Guests dressed to impress: women wore designer dresses and diamond jewelry, while men sported elegant tuxedos and bow ties.
Fashion guru Nadia Fairfax shared photos of the Chopard diamond jewelry she wore during the getaway.
The Australian Ballet hosts an exclusive performance at Qualia once every two years, with ticket packages for two guests starting at around $4,840.
Guests spent the night at the five-star Qualia resort, where rooms can cost up to $7,200 a night.
The luxurious resort is surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef and offers panoramic views of the Coral Sea and the Whitsundays.
Guests enjoyed a private ballet performance by members of the Australian Ballet, who danced into the sunset with the Coral Sea as a backdrop.
Guests spent the night at the five-star Qualia resort, where rooms can cost up to $7,200 a night. (In the photo: Dina posing in her hotel room)
