Hamilton Island

 Hamilton Island in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands

Hamilton Island is within the Whitsunday Island group in Queensland, Australia. Location: 20°21'S, 148°57E Postcode: 4803 Population: 1208 (2011 census) Area: 5-kilometre square

About

Hamilton Island is 146 kilometres north of Brisbane and 652 south of Cairns. Hamilton Island is a fantastic gateway to visit the nearby Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach. Bushland covers most of this Island and fringing reef just off Cateye Beach. Keep an eye out for kangaroos, wallabies, and kookaburras during a stay on this beautiful Island. Cheeky sulphur-crested white cockatoos are also eager to share some of your lunch.

Getting to Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island has its domestic airport and welcomes visitors on direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Cairns. Daytrippers can also take a boat trip from Airlie Beach. Golf buggies are a form of transport.  Some of the accommodation comes with a complimentary golf buggy.

Things to do

Here you may discover adventure day trips, swimming pools, golf courses, cafes and restaurants.

Food and Drink

With a fantastic range of restaurants, cafes, and pubs, visitors can eat and drink through its culinary offerings.

Best Places to eat

• Qualia's Long Pavilion
• Pebble Beach,
• Manta Ray,
• coca chu
• Romano's
• Bommie
• Dinner Cruise

Bars and Cafes

While you are visiting, there are bars and Cafes with a laid-back atmosphere and stunning views of the Whitsunday Islands.

• Bommie Deck
• The Island Bar
• Bob's Bakery
• Pool Terrace
• Beach Club

There is even an IGA Supermarket for your daily necessities and easy to make meals.

Attractions

Top 10 things to do

• Sailing Tour
• Catseye beach
• Golf Course
• Escape Beach
• Quad Bikes
• Hamilton Island Wildlife
• Icons Trail
• Wakeboarding and tube riding
• Spa Qualia
• Mini golf

Where to stay

Accommodations are available for Honeymoons,  romantic getaways, families and groups of friends. There are also a variety of holiday homes for rent.

• Whitsunday Apartments
• Palm Bungalow
• Yacht Club Villa
• Beach Club
• Shorelines
• Kingfisher
• Waves
• Compass Point 2
• Bella Azure

Close by

• Whitehaven Beach
• Heart Reef
• Daydream Island
• Airlie Beach