Paradise lost

Think Dunk, Great Keppel, South Molle and Hayman, and think swaying palm trees, frolicking families and loved-up honeymooners. There was nothing better. But then a few years ago there was, quite literally, a sea change. A strange mix of global warming, low-cost airlines and our indulgent obsession for selfies in far-flung parts of the world saw the sun set on these local attractions. Today, almost half the resorts on and off the Queensland coast are closed; silent and decaying shells of their former glory. On 60 MINUTES, Charles Wooley finds out if they can be saved.

Reporter: Charles Wooley 

Producer: Bryce Corbett

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For more information on some of the resorts featured in 'Paradise lost', please see below:

• Bedarra Island
• Instagram: @bedarraisland

• Hamilton Island
• Instagram: @hamiltonisland

• Qualia
• Instagram: @qualiaresort