HAMILTON ISLAND

Hamilton Island is perfectly located just off the Queensland coast in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, it is the largest inhabited island, measuring 4.5km from north to south and 3km from east to west, and is positioned approximately 887km north of Brisbane and 512km south of Cairns (by air). The only island in the Great Barrier Reef with its own commercial airport, access to Hamilton Island (airport code: HTI) is easy with short, direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns and good connections from other Australian cities. There are also quick one-hour direct boat transfers from Port of Airlie on the mainland.

Situated in the middle of Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands and in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is a private, 100% Australian-owned island resort, and one of Australia’s most spectacular and sought-after holiday destinations. Often referred to as the aquatic playground of the Whitsundays, on a holiday to Hamilton Island you'll be surrounded by pristine beaches and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life. Hamilton Island is a perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and world-famous Whitehaven Beach.

There's plenty to do during your Great Barrier Reef holiday on Hamilton Island. You can enjoy a wide selection of bars and restaurants, year-round events, an abundance of water sports and activities - and that's just the start. For sailing enthusiasts, there’s the Hamilton Island Yacht Club, and for keen golfers, the Hamilton Island Golf Club is the only Australian 18-hole championship course on its own island.  Plus, with a choice of accommodation across the island for families, couples or groups of friends – including hotel and self-catering options from modest to luxury, a holiday on Hamilton Island really does offer something for everyone.

There are over 65 tours and activities available on and from Hamilton Island. The top-rated experience for Hamilton Island guests is a visit the Great Barrier Reef by helicopter, seaplane or high-speed catamaran. No matter how you choose to experience it, you will leave with lifelong memories of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural wonder. For water-based activities, enjoy kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing, jet skiing and stand up paddle boarding off Catseye Beach or get the adrenaline going with off-road adventure ATVs, quad bikes, go karts and more. Some of the more romantic options include a sunset sail through the Whitsunday Islands, a seaplane picnic escape to Whitehaven Beach or a dawn nature walk up to Passage Peak, with 360 degree views of a spectacular Whitsunday sunrise.