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Hamilton Island, Whitsundays, Queensland

Guide to Hamilton Island

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• Getting to Hamilton Island
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White sands, green palms and a coral reef on your doorstep. Hamilton Island just might be paradise.

Hamilton Island is one of Australia’s most desirable holiday destinations. ‘Hamo’ – as it’s affectionately known to locals – is the largest island in the Whitsundays, an archipelago of 74 scenic islands that make up just one part of the Great Barrier Reef. Luxury resorts, scuba diving, beaches and scenic flights – this is a place with remarkable beauty both above and beneath the water.

Domestic airlines offer scheduled flights from many Australian cities to Hamilton Island Airport, a major gateway into the Whitsundays. 

• Hamilton Island Airport (HTI) services domestic and chartered flights
• Hotels and resorts on the island provide complimentary airport transfers
• Ferry services and boat transfers from the mainland to Hamilton Island are available from Port of Airlie and Shute Harbour near Airlie Beach

Hamilton Island is car-free. You can hire a golf buggy to get around, or take advantage of a complimentary Green Shuttle, which runs between resorts and the marina.

Hamilton Island enjoys warm weather year round, with glorious summers and mild, relatively dry winters. Whenever you visit, you'll find the waters of the surrounding Great Barrier Reef are warm and ideal for snorkelling or diving. The island is popular during Australian school holidays , and you can expect crowds during Hamilton Island Race Week in August.

• High season: Australian school holidays (December to January, mid April, early July and late September)
• Low season: Autumn (March to May)
• Don’t miss: Spotting the humpback whales that make their way to the warm waters of the Whitsundays from Antarctica to give birth to their calves from June to September

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Destination Hamilton Island

With its idyllic location in the heart of the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island is a perfect base for exploring the  Great Barrier Reef  and  Whitehaven Beach . It also boasts renowned bars and restaurants, a wide range of accommodation options, a huge selection of activities, and some striking contemporary landmarks, including the iconic  Hamilton Island Yacht Club  and  Hamilton Island Golf Club . Unlike many other islands in the  Whitsundays , Hamilton Island is more than a popular tourist destination. It’s also a thriving community, with a population of around 1,000 permanent residents and an  interesting history . After long-standing Aboriginal habitation, the island was sighted by Captain Cook in 1770, and became a popular destination for visitors in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, continual investments are made in Hamilton Island’s infrastructure and facilities to ensure it continues to be a world-class holiday destination.   Hamilton Island is also the only island with its own airport and private marina - making it extremely easy to get to, all year round. There is also a daily ferry service to and from the mainland. The entire island is refreshingly car-free, and guests can explore the island on foot, via the Island’s shuttle service, or via a  golf buggy . The island boasts a range of  facilities and services  to ensure a relaxing holiday, including a medical centre, several boutiques, a hairdresser, post office and general store.   Accommodation  ranges from high-end luxury, to couples’ only escapes, and family-friendly hotel rooms, villas, apartment and holiday homes.   The weather is mild all year round, and the island offers a selection of family-friendly activities in school holidays. You can even get up close to iconic Australian wildlife - including koalas, kangaroos and a crocodile, at  WILD LIFE Hamilton Island .   Guests are encouraged to  download the handy island app , which offers daily updates on activities, shuttle times, restaurants, bars and more.    To learn more about Hamilton Island, you can view the  image gallery  or visit the  Media Centre .

Hamilton Island Airport is south of the marina and is only a five minute drive to the resort area of the island.

Only a third of Hamilton Island is developed - meaning the rest remains in its pristine, natural state.

Hamilton Island

A world of wonder. A world of fun. A world of breathtaking natural beauty. A world of re-connection.

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Qantas, Virgin Australia and Jetstar all operate daily direct flights to Hamilton Island from Australia’s east coast.

Find out about the medical and health services available on Hamilton Island.

Facilities &

With its superb location, fascinating history and range of dining, bars and activities options, Hamilton Island is a renowned holiday destination.

Any time of year is a good time to visit Hamilton Island, with mild temperatures and clear skies right throughout the year - from summer to winter.

With sweeping views over the Whitsundays, and on its very own island, Hamilton Island Golf Club is one of the world’s finest golfing destinations.

Located in one of the finest sailing destinations in the world, Hamilton Island has a long and rich marine history.

GREAT BARRIER REEF & WHITEHAVEN BEACH

Hamilton Island offers several memorable, easy and exciting ways to explore these world-renowned attractions.

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Infrastructure and history

From its original Aboriginal inhabitants, to its sighting by Captain Cook in 1770, and evolution as a tourist destination in the 1970s and 1980s, Hamilton Island has had a long and fascinating history. Today, continual investments are made in Hamilton Island’s infrastructure and facilities to ensure it stands out as a world-class tourist destination.    

With its striking, contemporary design and collection of luxury waterfront villas, the Hamilton Island Yacht Club is an iconic and popular destination on the island.

With sweeping views over the Whitsundays, a professionally-designed golf course, and situated its very own Dent Island, Hamilton Island Golf Club is one of the world’s finest golfing destinations.

Getting here

With daily flights to and from the island, its own airport, and a daily ferry service to the mainland, Hamilton Island is an accessible and easy to get to holiday destination.

Real estate

From luxury villas, to apartments and homes, there is a wide range of accommodation available on Hamilton island - for private holiday, home, or rental investment.

With mild weather all year round, there’s always a good time to visit Hamilton Island. However, there are also specific reasons to visit in each season, and the island puts on extra family-friendly activities in school holidays.   

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