Hamilton Island - Queensland - Islands of Australia

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Hamilton Island is the  largest inhabited island in the Whitsunday group, visitors can fly directly to Hamilton Island. Offering a variety of tours, activities, and dining options, the island is one of Australia’s top vacation spots.

Hamilton Island is one of 74 islands between The Great Barrier Reef and Queensland Coast. Year round warm temperatures make it a tropical paradise.

Families are important on Hamilton Island. There are family style activities as well as a kids club, The Clownfish Club, with age appropriate activities offered by the only fully accredited childcare facility in the Whitsunday Islands group. In addition, they offer a variety of accommodation options for whatever a guest prefers. Finally, children under 15 stay and eat free!

Hamilton Island also offers romantic lodging for honeymoons and romantic getaways. They offer champagne sunset viewings, private beach picnics, and intimate dining. In addition, guests can have them plan a romantic wedding on the island.

 

 

 

 

For those choosing to go single, there are also a number of exciting things on Hamilton Island. There are several bars, nightclubs, and restaurants as well as shopping and other activities. 

 

Accommodation (Resorts and Hotels) Hamilton Island

 

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Beach Club – This is a five-star hotel specializing in entertaining couples. The hotel offers a view of the Coral Sea

Reef View Hotel – Also overlooking the Coral Sea, this hotel offers some of the larger rooms on the island. Each has a private balcony.

Whitsunday Apartments – Guests can rent a 1 or 2 bedroom apartment with full kitchen. This accommodation is perfect for groups or families.

Hamilton Island Villas – Villas are available in Standard, Superior, and Deluxe. Guests can reserve 1, 2, 3, or 4 bedroom lodging. Each has a full kitchen and is perfect for large groups.

Palm Bungalows & Terraces – Affordable accommodation which is located near the tropical gardens on Hamilton Island.
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Places to Visit Hamilton Island

 

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Koala Gallery Wildlife Experience – Guests can cuddle a koala and see them in their natural habitat.
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Places to Eat Hamilton Island

 

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Beach House – This restaurant overlooks Catseye Beach and is a traditional beach house. They offer contemporary Australian and International dining.

Toucan Tango Café & Bar – Toucan offers both indoor and outdoor dining. Decorated with island nature, they are open for all meals. In addition, they have a bar and lounge area and provide live music until late night.

Romanos – This restaurant features a fantastic view of the Hamilton Island Harbor. They offer an Italian menu in a relaxed atmosphere.

The Yacht Club – Meals are available to be taken on the veranda. The Yacht Club serves casual meals and drinks and offers nightly entertainment.

Outrigger Restaurant – Guests can experience fine dining with a Polynesian flair.

Mariners Seafood Restaurant – Seafood platters are available for dining as guests enjoy a view of the Hamilton Island harbor.

Spinnakers Bar & Grill – They specialize in mouthwatering steaks and offer a casual dining alternative.

Spices Restaurant – Guests can enjoy Asian cuisine while also enjoying the Hamilton Island harbor view.

Manta Ray Café – For a casual meal or woodfired pizza, guests will enjoy the Manta Ray Café. They also serve cakes and coffee.

Beach Club Restaurant – This restaurant is provided exclusively for guests of the Beach Club. They offer al fresco dining with the menu changing daily.

Denison Star – This timber motor cruiser is a unique opportunity for dining.

Cascades Breakfast Brasserie – Cascades is located in the Reef View Hotel. They serve a buffet daily for breakfast.

Various Takeout Venues: Hamilton Island Bakery, Beach Hut, Harbourside Eatery, The Ice Cream Parlour, and Turtles on the Beach
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Tours Hamilton Island

 

 

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There are many different tours available for interested guests. Choose from a variety of safari tours, sea plane flights, and island walks. Resort employees can help schedule any tours that guests may be interested in.
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Activities Hamilton Island

 

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The activities available on Hamilton Island are almost too numerous to name. With a variety of water activities, exercise, and tour activities, every guest is sure to find something pleasing.

Those who enjoy the water can participate in a number of water activities. From parasailing or water skiing to yachting and game or reef fishing, guests can spend hours on the water. There are also a number of places for snorkeling, scuba diving, and kayaking.

Others may enjoy spending time in one of the other activities available. Guests can take art or cooking classes and participate in golf, aerobics, squash, tennis, and other sports.

Tours available include boat tours, safari treks, tours of the koala gallery, and flights.

Hamilton Island also boasts a number of weekly activities in which guests enjoy partaking. These activities include Casino Nights, Trivia Nights, Night Walking Tours, and Karaoke.

Finally there is a kids club available. The Clownfish Club is separated into two parts – children 6 weeks of age to 4 years and children ages 5 to 14. Each group participates in activities that are age appropriate. Junior members enjoy painting, playdough, blocks, and more while Senior members snorkel, golf, and fish. The program is fully licensed, so parents enjoy knowing that their children are having fun while being supervised by qualified individuals.

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Car, Bike and Boat Rentals/Hire Hamilton Island

 

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Facilities Hamilton Island

 

For guests who enjoy shopping, there are 20 specialty shops on Hamilton Island. These shops range from art dealers to fashion clothing to general merchandise. It is a shopper’s paradise!

They also have a post office, medical center, pharmacy, church, and bank with ATM services.
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How to get there Hamilton Island

 

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Most guests choose to fly in on one of the many direct flights to the airport on Hamilton Island. Services typically come from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Cairns.

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Unique to the Island Hamilton Island

 

Powerade Hamilton Cup – Over 1000 competitors meet mid-summer to participate in Australia’s largest and oldest outrigger canoe event. Competitors come from Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Fiji, and Hawaii.

Hahn Premium Race Week – This is Australia’s larges offshore yachting event, drawing record number of local and international yachts. This is typically held in August.

Great Barrier Feast – Guests can enjoy a weekend of food and wine. Sample goodies from a variety of expert chefs and winemakers.
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Facts and Figures Hamilton Island

 

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Services Hamilton Island

 

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Do you have any photos of Hamilton Island ?  Please email me your photos (Minimum 800x600 Pixels), I will credit you as the photographer under each photo.
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