Hamilton Island is part of the 74 Whitsunday Islands situated on the perimeter of the Great Barrier Reef, just off the coast of Queensland. Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island within the Whitsundays.
Hamilton Island has it's own airport with direct flights available from Cairns, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne with connecting flights available from other departure points. In addition a catamaran service is available from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island.
The annual Hamilton Island Race Week is a yachting festival held during late August and attracting more than 150 entrants.
Originally started in 1984, this keelboat regatta event was changed to August in 1988 and has gone from strength to strength.
Hamilton Island is home to glorious beaches. The sand is golden and the water crystal clear. Holiday goers simply cannot visit the island without spending time on the beach - take a good book, the cricket set or your bucket and spade.
Hamilton Island is a great place to relax and take a break from a busy lifestyle, here everything is relaxed and many basic watersports and facilities are included with resort accommodation.
Hamilton Island offers an abundance of activities to keep visitors busy. Sea kayaking, water skiing, fishing, wind surfing, helicopter flights are just a sample of what's available.
In addition, taking part in a Great Barrier Reef tour is essential, as is experiencing a scuba dive, possibly even feeding a Groper.
Hamilton Island provides a wide range of eating options. There are a number of restaurants and take away outlets to choose from plus cafés and several bars.
Having eaten well, one can take a brisk walk along one of the many bushwalking tracks; the majority of Hamilton Island is natural tropical bushland. If walking is not your thing, a four seater golf buggy may be the mode of transport you are looking for - very popular on this island.
Accommodation options include hotels ranging from 3 star to 5 star with self-catering accommodation also available, some options include buggy hire.
Featured Hamilton Island Activities
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Whitehaven Picnic Helicopter Flight(EX329) (Helicopter Flight) Fly by helicopter to Whitehaven beach and on the way take in the breathtaking aerial view of the surrounding Whitsunday Islands and fringing reefs. Spend an hour and a half on one of the most beautifu...
Whitehaven Beach Funseeker Scenic Seaplane Flight(EX331) (Helicopter Flight) Experience the exhilaration of a scenic seaplane flight over the majestic Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach. Discover its spectacular pure white silica sand as your seaplane gracefully lands on the tran...
Two Island Whitehaven Beach Experience(EX1970) (Sailing & Yacht Charter) The Two Island Whitehaven Beach Experience offers a fantastic opportunity for guests to combine two of the most sought after destinations in the Whitsundays in one day. Departing daily from the mainla...
Queensland DVD (Queenslands South East - Land of Scenic Wonder)
Purchase the DVD that portrays Queensland's South East including footage of Fraser Island, Glass House Mountains, Blackall Range, Montville, Mount Tamborine and Springbrook's unforgettable rock bridge.
Taking you through the tree tops in Lamington where the thick, green roof shades; the mysterious underworld of the forest floor. On to Noosa, a haven of stunning national parks and brilliant waterways. Plus the amazing coloured sands of Teewah and Rainbow Beach.
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