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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:
- Hamilton Island Beach Club
- Hamilton Reef View Hotel,
- Whitsunday Holiday
Apartments
- 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
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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
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- 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:
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- Mini-Golf: Situated
in a lush tropical setting complete with waterfalls and running
stream, Mini-Golf will entertain kids and adults alike.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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Go Karts: Start
your engines and experience the adrenalin rush of driving a Baby
Racer on the all-weather track.
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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.
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Weddings: Hamilton
Island Weddings offer couples
complete wedding and honeymoon packages with romantic beach, garden
or chapel ceremonies.
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Relaxation Centre: Relax
in luxury with a private health massage by qualified therapists or
treat yourself to a rejuvenating experience in our floatation tank.
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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.
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Target Sports and Skirmish: Test
your skills on the clay pigeon, .22 calibre rifle and pistol ranges.
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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
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| 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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