HAMILTON ISLAND
ABOUT HAMILTON ISLANDHamilton Island is one of the largest inhabited luxury islands within the Whitsunday Islands. Located off the shore of the mainland town Airlie Beach and close by the Great Barrier Reef, Australia. Hamilton Island has been inhabited for as long as 8,000 years, but don't let that fool you. Hamilton Island still remains a very pristine and natural environment with only one third of the island being inhabited.
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HOW TO GET TO HAMILTON ISLANDYou can get to Hamilton Island via ferry, plane, private boat transfer and private plane. Hamilton Island is the only island with its very own commercial airport. So it's up to you how you want to arrive at this luxurious island getaway!
Once you've arrived at Hamilton Island you can opt to hire one of the environmentally friendly electric buggies, catch the complimentary shuttle busses or stroll your way through the island. Hamilton Island is quite spread out so we would highly recommend making use of the electric buggy hire or jumping on the convenient shuttle bus. |
Top 5 things to do
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Visit WILD LIFE Hamilton Island
Zoo Get up close and peronal with some of Hamilton Islands authentic Australian perosnalities. Meet some of the cutest animals at WILD LIFE Hamilton Island including koalas, kangaroos, dingoes, cassowary and a salt water crocodile. Enjoy breakfast with the Koalas or maybe cuddle a koala, take part in the snake, reptile and bird encounter or meet our friendly native dog species the dingo. The WILD LIFE Hamilton Island Zoo operates 7 days a week and offers guided tours where you can help feed, talk and touch some of the animals. |
Play at Hamilton Island Golf Club
Golf Club Just when you thought Hamilton Island couldn't get any more luxurious there's the Hamilton Island Golf Club. The golf club is located at Dent Island just a short boat trip away from Hamilton Island. The private island is home to an 18 hole championship golf course, which is rated as one of the world's most challenging courses. The par 71 golf course was created by British Open winner, Peter Thomson and takes full advantage of the islands natural landscapes. The course is made up of valleys, ridges, bushland and Whitsunday winds, but be sure not to get distracted by the sweeping vistas. |
Visit the Day Spa at Hamilton Island
Wellness If you're in need of a little tender, love and care then do we have a treat for you. Indulge yourself in a trip to the Day Spa, Hamilton Island has two unique day spas: Wumurdaylin and Spa Qualia (exclusively for Qualia guests). Both of the islands day spas are designed to give you complete relaxation and rejuvination using natural Australian products. The perfect experience for your luxury getaway at Hamilton Island. |
Try the Delicious Dining Options
Food & Wine Hamilton Island is home to sophisticated, award-wining resturants, relaxed cafes and a whole lot of inviting bars. Hamilton Island offers a variety of choices when it comes to food. No matter if you're looking for refined or relaxed dining, a bar with an incredible view or some take out, all of the options are so delicious. Get ready to go to foodie heaven when you visit Hamilton Island! |