Great Barrier Reef

A World Heritage Listed marine park, the Great Barrier Reef extends for 2,300km
along the North Eastern coast of Australia. It’s the worlds largest coral reef system, comprising a network of about 2,900 individual reefs and is home to nearly 2,000
species of fish. Whether taking a scenic flight, cruising, diving, snorkelling or simply experiencing the wonder through an underwater viewing chamber, it is one of the
most magical experiences on the planet, and Hamilton Island is best placed to
provide a wide variety of ways that you can share it.

Whitehaven Beach

Famous Whitehaven Beach with its stunning white silica sand rests just a mere
20 minute boat ride from Hamilton Island. The beach is so breathtaking, the BBC
voted it the number one beach to see before you die.

Bushwalking

More than 70% of Hamilton Island is pristine natural bushland, which offers over
20km of scenic bushwalking trails. Take a bushwalk up to Passage Peak, the
highest point on the island for the most breathtaking view of the Coral Sea and surrounding islands.

Koala Gallery

The Koala Gallery Zoo Wildlife Experience on Hamilton Island allows you to get
up close and personal with a large collection of native animals including koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, wombats and frill-necked lizards.

Hamilton Island Watersports 

The watersports team can take you to the most beautiful locations in the
Whitsundays. Learn to scuba dive, snorkle, ski or try a wake board. Or for
the more adrenaline hungry, try the new attraction, 450 horsepower 5.8 litre
turbo charged diesel Jetboat.

Hamilton Island's New 18-Hole Championship Golf Course.

The Hamilton Island Golf Club is perfectly located in the heart of the Whitsunday Islands. The 18-hole course is the only championship island golf course in Australia, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Coral Sea and nearby Islands. The par 71 course measures 6,130 metres and has been designed to challenge all levels of golf enthusiasts, from Island Guests to Professional Golfers.

Safari Tours - Dinner and Show

Whether your heart pines for adventure, romance or the Australian outdoors it all begins here. Eat succulent King Island steaks, prawns,salads and desserts under the stars, then gather around the campfire for an Australian comedy night like no other, didgeridoo & guitars - too much fun for one evening. Friendships are formed and language barriers crossed.

 

Where to Shop

Hamilton Island features fantastic shopping with 20 boutiques and specialty stores throughout the Marina Village and the Resort Centre, including a General Store
throughto local art and fashion.

There are also all the necessities such as a pharmacy, newsagent, video store,
medical surgery, bank, beautician, TAB and more.

Restaurants, Cafes and Bars

  • Bommie Restarurant (New Yacht Club)

  • Beach House (Modern Australian cuisine

  • Romano’s Italian Restaurant (Italian)

  • Outrigger

  • The Steakhouse

  • Bommie Deck Bar

  • Sails

  • Denison Star Dinner Cruise

  • Marina Deli

  • Harbourside Eatery

  • Ice creamery

  • Bakery

  • Manta Ray Cafe

  • Cascades

  • The Island Bar (Cocktail)

 

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