Hotel on the Whitsunday Islands

Hamilton Island Resort (General Facilities)

Hamilton Island is situated in the heart of the Whitsundays, the group of 74 tropical islands lying in the Coral Sea between the Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef.

Hamilton Island Airport services around 43 flights each week including direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Cairns.

Hamilton Island is the only island with a variety of hotels and apartments to suit all tastes and budgets as well as an endless array of activities. Surrounded by idyllic coral fringed beaches, Hamilton Island provides the perfect backdrop for the ultimate Great Barrier Reef holiday experience.

With four hotels, Hamilton Island caters for everyone- romantic palm-fringed bungalows, self-contained apartments, an exclusive beach-front boutique resort and an hotel with panoramic Coral Sea views.

For more information on the hotels on Hamilton Island, go to:

  1. Hamilton Island Beach Club
  2. Hamilton Reef View Hotel,
  3. Whitsunday Holiday Apartments
  4. Coconut Palm Bungalows

Dining on Hamilton Island

Located around the Marina Village and near the resort centre are a myriad of exciting eateries- cosmopolitan restaurants.

  • THE BEACH HOUSE: Hamilton Island's signature restaurant overlooks the tranquil waters of Catseye Beach. The cuisine encompasses contemporary Australian flavour and fine wines.
  • TOUCAN TANGO CAFE AND BAR: The colourful hub of Hamilton Island. The vibrant and spacious restaurant overlooks the beach and takes advantage of the cooling ocean breezes.
  • CASCADES BREAKFAST ROOM: Enjoy breakfast in a tropical garden atmosphere surrounded by native cockatoos and lorikeets.
  • OUTRIGGER RESTAURANT: Has a reputation for fine seafood and great service, the Outrigger Restaurant produces quality dishes with modern Australian food style.
  • MANTARAY CAFE: Has one of the best positions on Hamilton Island- overlooking the harbour. It also makes some of the best wood-fired pizzas you'll ever find.
  • MARINERS RESTAURANT: Specialising in fresh seafood nightly and famous for its seafood platters, this restaurant is conveniently located in the Marina Village. A must for seafood lovers.
  • ROMANO'S RESTAURANT: Authentic Italian cuisine in a lively atmosphere. Romano's has an extensive wine list and is superbly located on the shores of the Hamilton Harbour.

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  • SPINNAKERS BAR AND GRILL: For the biggest and juiciest steaks this side of the Great Barrier Reef, not to mention the best value. Spinnakers is the perfect dinner choice for a relaxed and casual meal.
  • TANG DYNASTY: Authentic Beijing and Szechuan cuisine. You can dine in overlooking the harbour or choose takeaway or room delivery.
  • THE YACHT CLUB: For a truly relaxing afternoon or evening drink, why not visit the Yacht Club, located in the Mariner Village. Meals are also available.

Visiting the Great Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef is actually made up of almost 3000 individual coral reefs - the largest single reef system in the world. There is no better way to experience one of the wonders of the world than from Hamilton Island. Fantasea Cruises offers daily tours to the Great Barrier Reef direct from Hamilton's own marina. 

  • Fantasy Reef World: Travelling from Hamilton Island in the air conditioned comfort of our high speed catamaran, Fantasea Cruises takes you to "Reefworld" located on the magnificent Hardy Reef.

Whether you want to enjoy a day of adventure exploring the reef by snorkeling or in the comfort of our glass-hulled semi-submersible or underwater viewing chamber, this will be a memorable experience.

What's Included

  • All snorkeling equipment, including hygienically sealed snorkel mouthpiece
  • Buffet lunch, plus morning/afternoon coffee.
  • Semi-submersible coral viewing
  • Unlimited use of 50 seat underwater viewing chamber.
  • Shaded sundeck
  • Reef appreciation talk by Marine Biologist
  • Hamilton Aviation: See the Great Barrier Reef from above to truly appreciate the immense size and beauty of the 8th Wonder of the World. Departing from Hardy Reefworld Pontoon, the 10-minute helicopter flight takes you over Hardy Reef, Hook Reef, Line Reef, Sinker Reef, the Waterfalls, the Ocean River and the world famous Heart Reef.

What's Included

  • Hotel transfers to airport
  • Helicopter-ride
  • Refreshments 
  • Snorkeling Gear
  • Semi-submersible coral viewer

Activities

Hamilton Island offers its guests a very extensive range of over 85 activities on a daily basis. These include Great Barrier Reef cruises, waterskiing, windsurfing catamaran & yacht sailing, tennis, gymnasium, game fishing, nature walks, Whale watching (mid July to September), scenic flights, safari tours or simply just relaxing by one of the six resort pools.
 
It doesn't matter in which of the four on the island you are staying. You can participate in any of the following activities.
 
Listing of Water Aktivities:
  • Hamilton Island Watersports: Waterskiing, Parasailing, Speedboat rides, Sunset Cruises and much more.
  • H2O Sportz Dive Shop: This PADI dive centre caters for complete beginners through to the most experienced diver. Specialising in diving and snorkeling trips around Hamilton Island and the Great Barrier Reef.
  • Renegade IV: Improve your chances of bagging the "big one" with the experts on Renegade Game Fishing Charters. Various charter options are available to maximise your ultimate fishing experience!
    Banjo Paterson: Relax or take the helm aboard this beautiful luxuriously appointed, 18 metre sloop as you cruise to a deserted Whitsunday island beach and enjoy a great Aussie BBQ, or treat yourself to a romantic twilight cruise.
  • Sunsail Australian Yacht Charters: For the ultimate in sailing experiences, Sunsail provides charter yachts with crew or you can skipper yourself on an unforgettable cruise around the Whitsundays.
  • The Moorings Yacht Charters: Enjoy a bareboat sailing holiday organised by one of the world's largest and most experienced charter organisations.
  • Dinghy Hire: Hire a dinghy for exciting marine activities including fossicking along fantastic beaches, fishing, snorkeling over coral reefs or visiting nearby islands.
  • Jono's Beach Hire: Join Jono and his team on Catseye Beach for all of your watersports needs, from jetskis, catamarans and sailboarding to fishfeeding. Located on Catseye Beach.

Listing of Land based activities:

  • Mini-Golf: Situated in a lush tropical setting complete with waterfalls and running stream, Mini-Golf will entertain kids and adults alike.
  • Golf Driving Range: Perfect that swing as you aim for the targets in Hamilton Island's lake. Floating golf balls and a childrens playground help melt away the stress as you begin your holiday!

  • Clownfish Club (Up to 14 years): The Hamilton Island Clownfish Club is the only fully accredited childcare facility in the Whitsundays. Parents can relax knowing that the children are enjoying safe, supervised age-related adventures including arts and crafts, beachcombing, snorkelling, hiking, fishing, mini-golf and pool games.

  • Fauna Park: The picturesque Fauna Park will delight guests young and old with its huge range of Australian native animals, including kangaroos, koalas, wombats, emus, crocodiles and much more.

  • Go Karts: Start your engines and experience the adrenalin rush of driving a Baby Racer on the all-weather track.

  • Health & Racquet Club: As Australia's premier tourist destination, we offer our guests a health club equipped with squash, racquetball and tennis courts, full gymnasium and aerobic workouts.

  • Weddings: Hamilton Island Weddings offer couples complete wedding and honeymoon packages with romantic beach, garden or chapel ceremonies. 

  • Relaxation Centre: Relax in luxury with a private health massage by qualified therapists or treat yourself to a rejuvenating experience in our floatation tank.

  • Safari Tours: Join a 4WD safari to the island lookouts for spectacular views of the Whitsunday Islands and Coral Sea, then head down to Coral Cove Beach for a true Aussie BBQ dinner.

  • Target Sports and Skirmish: Test your skills on the clay pigeon, .22 calibre rifle and pistol ranges.

  • Island Tours and Transport: Take an entertaining and informative tour of the island and let our friendly guides show you all of the island's services, activities and facilities. Or explore the island at your leisure in our safe and environmentally friendly golf buggies. Available for hire from two island operators, Resort Buggy Hire or Harbourside Buggy Rentals.

Traveling with Children

Families are specially welcome on Hamilton Island with children under 15 years staying, playing and eating for free. Free accommodation for children when sharing with parents in existing bedding, free "Clown Fish Club" and free meals from kids menu when dining with parents in a number of our restaurants.
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