Picture an idyllic island resort set in a spectacular national park. Add to that image seven beautiful sandy beaches with a coral reef off the main beach waiting to be explored.
Combine this with the intimacy of accommodation nestled amidst lush landscaped gardens, stunning salt water and fresh water pools to laze by and a host of activities to choose from and you have just a few of the reasons why Brampton Island is such a special place to begin a new life together or to re-affirm your love.
When all of this is available at extremely affordable prices it is little wonder that Brampton Island has become the perennial favourite for lovers.
Dining
Each meal is a gourmet adventure on Brampton with the Carlisle Restaurant offering hearty cooked breakfasts, tempting buffet lunches and mouth-watering a la carte dinner specialties. Adding variety to this selection are weekly barbecues and sumptuous seafood smorgasbords and carveries prepared by a talented team of chefs and designed to tempt even the most jaded palate.
For a romantic dinner for two, succulent seafood platters are available to enjoy by the pool, or on your own private balcony.
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Carlisle Restaurant: Carlisle Restaurant is the main dining area for the resort. Full buffet breakfast is available from 8.00am to 10.00am, and either a daily changing Table d'hote menu or speciality buffet dinners from 7.00pm to 10.00pm every night. Tropical Seafood Platters are available for couples in the evening by the main pool, on the beach, on the balcony of your room or in the Carlisle Restaurant.
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Saltwater Rocks Cafe: Saltwater Rocks Cafe is open from Midday to 8pm offering light meals and snacks.
- Cumberland Bar: features nightly entertainment and is open from 6pm to Midnight.
- Oasis Bar: is al fresco and open from 10am to 9pm daily.
Accommodation
Brampton offers 108 rooms with a choice of three different grades of accommodation All feature air conditioning, some with ceiling fan, a balcony or patio, ensuite bathroom with shower, telephone, television, complimentary in house movies, clock radio, fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar on request, iron/ironing board and guest laundry facilities available.
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Carlisle Rooms
- Offer commanding views to Carlisle Island, in a garden setting
- 1 Queen Bed
- 1 Single Bed
- No interconnecting rooms available
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Palm Rooms
- Palm Rooms offer a tropical outlook and close proximity to the beaches
- 1 Queen Bed
- 1 Single Bed
- 9 interconnecting rooms available
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Ocean View Rooms
- Magnificent beach or ocean views overlooking the southern passage and Whitsunday islands
- 1 Queen Bed
- 1 Single Bed
- 8 interconnecting rooms available
Activities
This beautiful island allows you to be as active or as relaxed as you choose.
A range of activities are available including the following which are complimentary:
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
- Adventure snorkel trail
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Beach volleyball
- Beach cricket
- Touch football
- Bocce
- Archery
- Table tennis
- Catamara sailing
- Paddle-boarding
- 6 hole chip and putt golf course
- Gymnasium
- Nightly entertainment - theme nights
- Surf skis
- Sailboarding
- National Park walking trails
- Beach and bush walks
- Water sport instruction
- Two swimming pools
- 3 floodlit tennis courts
A range of specialist trips are available from cruises and fishing charters, to a memorable seaplane adventure to Hardy Reef, beginning with a 35-minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday islands before touching down at a pontoon to experience the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef first-hand by snorkeling or scuba-diving.
Also available at a cost:
- Boomnetting cruise
- Fishing trips
- Pool tables
- Day flights to the Great Barrier Reef
- Moonlight/stargazing cruise
- Round-island cruise
- Sunset wine and cheese cruise
- Scenic flights by charter plane
- Trips to neighbouring Carlisle Island
- Water skiing and tube rides
- Glass bottom boat
Services and Facilities
- Reception (8.30am to 5.00pm)
- Credit cards accepted: Visa, Amex, Diners, Mastercard, JCB, Bankcard
- Foreign exchange and travellers cheques facilities
- Tour booking service
- Daily activities program
- Babysitting available
- Therapeutic Massage
- Guest laundry facilities
- Safety deposit facilities
- Postal service available
- Resort boutique - for resort wear, souvenirs and basic pharmacy items.
Location
Brampton Island is located in the Cumberland Group of islands, 32 km north-east of Mackay at the entrance to the Whitsunday passage.
Access by small plane only
Just a twelve minute scenic flight, or an easy launch trip from Mackay on Queensland's central coast, Brampton Island covers 7.7 kilometres and is located at the entrance of the Whitsunday passage.
Regular flights are available from all major Australian capital cities to Brampton Island (BMP) daily via Mackay (MKY) or Hamilton Island (HTI) with Qantas or Ansett.*Transfers are available by arrangement from Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island . Please note passengers on connecting flights to Brampton Island may be limited to one suitcase and one small carry-on item of hand luggage each. A limit of 16kg applies (subject to loading restrictions).* Transtate Airlines (BH)operates the flights between Mackay (MKY) and Brampton Island (BMP). Additionally, a number of charter services are available.
Check-In/Out Times
Check-in 2.00pm
Check-out 10.00am
Climate
- Tropical climate, average year round temperature of approximately 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit).
What to Bring
- Casual resort style/beach wear for daytime, smart casual for the evenings. Also include camera, sunscreen, inspect repellent and suitable footwear for the beach and island National Park Walks.
Map
Map of the Whitsunday Island Group and Brampton Island