Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is situated in the heart of the Whitsundays and is one of 74 tropical islands that lie between the Queensland Coast and The Great Barrier Reef. It is the largest inhabited island in the Whitsunday Islands and it is the perfect place to relax and unwind. With direct flights daily, a wide range of Hamilton Island accommodation, restaurants, activities and tours to The Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach, Hamilton Island is the perfect choice for your Whitsundays Island holiday. Idyllic coral fringed beaches provide the backdrop for an ideal tropical holiday experience.

Accommodation

There's accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes from rustic to deluxe. Choose from six hotels to suit your style and budget including the Palm Bungalows, the Reef View Hotel, or the deluxe Beach Club. Hamilton Island Holiday Homes are self-contained accommodation on the North-Western side of the island. Choose between one to four bedroom apartments and villas ranging from standard to deluxe categories.

Activities

There are 10 bars and nightclubs, 13 restaurants, a host of boutique shopping facilities and a huge choice of activities. No stress in a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere. Pick yourself a spot under a palm tree, grab a cocktail and catch up on your rest or jump in to experience the 60+ activities on offer. Maybe take a tour to the Great Barrier Reef, neighbouring islands and the world-famous Whitehaven Beach. Kids are especially welcome on the Island. Hamilton has activities to entertain the entire family including go-karts, 18 hole championship golf course, the Hamilton Island Wildlife experience (kangaroos, koalas, wombats & crocodiles), watersports and tours. The Clownfish Club caters for children up to 12 years and provides safe and supervised age related adventures including arts and crafts, beachcombing, snorkelling, fishing, mini-golf and pool games.

Weather

Hamilton Island lies on the same tropical latitude as Honolulu in the northern hemisphere and Mauritius in the south. It has a year round warm tropical climate with an average temperature of 27.4 degrees Celsius. Its maximum summer temperatures (December, January and February) are around 30 degrees Celsius, with maximum winter temperatures (June, July and August) around 23 degrees.

Packages

There are Hamilton Island special packages for couples wanting a romantic getaway and families wanting to save money. There are a number of exciting places to eat and kids 0-12 years stay and eat free (conditions apply). For honeymoons and romantic holidays Hamilton Island has romantic hideaways at every turn where you can relax and watch the spectacular sunsets with a hamper of champagne and strawberries, enjoy a picnic on a deserted beach or dine under the star filled Whitsunday's sky at an array of award-winning restaurants. Hamilton Island can also organise an unforgettable, intimate wedding with a choice of romantic beach, garden or chapel ceremonies.