PRICING
ALL pricing is subject to change without notice. Prices quoted are FROM the lowest to the highest, often based on number of guests permitted for each property. Some additional charges apply to properties for additional guest, infants, children. Please check with us by email on EXACT costings for your stay.
ALL ABOUT LOCATION
Hamilton Island is one of the 74 tropical islands in the Coral Sea, between the Queensland coast and and Great Barrier Reef. It is the largest inhabitid Island in the Whitsundays, positioned nearly half way between the coastline of Mackay and Townsville.
DISTANCE - HOW FAR?
16km Southeast of Shute Harbour (30 minutes by vessel)
890km North of Brisbane (1 hour and 20 minutes by aircraft)
1528km North of Sydney (2 hours and 10 minutes by aircraft)
1965km North of Melbourne (3 hours by aircraft)
Hamilton Island lies on the same tropical latitude as Honolulu in the northern hemisphere and Mauritius in the south. It has a year-round tropical climate with an average temperature of 27.4 degrees centigrade. For more information on weather please visit Hamilton Island Weather.
GETTING TO HAMILTON ISLAND
Hamilton Island is accessible via Jetstar , Qantas and Virgin. Jetstar Airways offers daily flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
Qantas offers daily flights from Cairns.
Virgin Blue flies daily from Brisbane with connecting flights from Melbourne and Sydney.
Both Jetstar and Virgin fly to the Whitsunday’s (Proserpine) from Brisbane and Sydney.
Upon arriving into Proserpine airport (located on the mainland), a coach service is available to Shute Harbour where you can catch a Fantasea Blue Ferry to Hamilton Island.
By boat, Fantasea Cruises operate six services a day from Shute Harbour.
FOR KIDS
The Hamilton Island Clownfish Club incorporates a Senior Adventure Room operating exciting excursions for children ages 5 - 14 years and a Junior Childminding (6 weeks - 5 years) which is fully licenced with the Department of Families, Youth and Community Care. Parents can relax knowing that their children are enjoying safe, supervised age-related adventures including arts and crafts, beachcombing, snorkelling, hiking, fishing, mini-golf and pool games.
SHOPPING
Hamilton Island features fantastic shopping with lots of boutiques and specialty stores throughout the Marina Villiage and resort centre, ranging from a general store through to local art and fashion.
GROCERY SHOPPING ON LINE AT COLES
Coles Online now offer a delivery service to Hamilton Island. Simply order your Meat, Vegetables and Groceries online and they will be delivered directly to your apartment.
Simply create an account and start ordering. www.colesonline.com.au
GO KARTS
Open 10am to 6pm 7 days
GOLF
Dent Island - a short ferry ride from Hamilton Island
The Hamilton Island Golf Club is perfectly located in the heart of the Whitsunday Islands. This fabulous 18-hole course is the only championship island golf course in Australia, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Coral Sea and nearby Islands. The par 71 course measures 6,130 metres and has been designed to challenge all levels of golf enthusiasts, from Island Guests to the Pro Golfers. Ferry transfers daily, enjoy a beautiful chilled drink and food delights on Dent Island ALSO.
Mini golf and acquatic golf driving range on Hamilton Island too!
BOWLING ALLEY
A fabulous family fun outing, all year round...Try your hand at 9-pin bowling at the Hamilon Island Bowling Centre. Resort side location near main pool.
As the day draws to a close, the bowling centre transforms with glow in the dark lanes, pins and balls providing a whole new dimension to your Island Bowling experience. The centre boasts seven lanes, an amusement arcade and a fully licensed bar.
TARGET SPORTS
Take aim and test your focus with a round of target practice, where you can fire a range of different calibre rifles and pistols. Safety is a priority at Target Sports, the professionally run Hamilton Island shooting range in Palm Valley
DINGY HIRE
Cruise around in your own dinghy amid the beautiful waters of the Whitsundays. Contact Dinghy direct for prices on 07 4946 9999.
BUGGY HIRE - NEED AN ADDITIONAL CART?
Buggies can be hired on the island for approximately $95 per day
Resort Buggy Hire: 07 4946 8263
CHILD MINDING AT CLOWNFISH CLUB
For child minding services please contact the Clownfish Club direct 07 4946 8941. Opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9am to 12 noon - 3.30pm to 5pm Wednesday and Saturday: 9am to 12 noon For appointments call 07 4946 8941. Times may vary according to seasons, please always check direct with Clownfish Club.
MARINE OFFICE
For all mooring enquiries, tide times, vessel movements, please contact Marine Office
on 07 4946 8353.
POST OFFICE
ALSO agency for Commonwealth Bank, St. George and Citibank
BANKING ON ISLAND
Westpac is located on marina side with ATM facilities.
DVD HIRE
All the lastest videos, DVDs and CDs. Call 07 4946 8496
Whitehaven Beach
WILDLIFE PARK
Located on the resort side of the island, the Wildlife Park provides a unique opportunity for you to get up close and personal with some unique Australian wildlife.
There are a range of furry marsupials, creepy-crawlies, snakes and lizards. Take a guided tour of the Wildlife Park and meet the local koalas, kangaroos, birds and even the resident crocodile. Your guide is on hand for any questions.
When you are finished exploring the park enjoy breakfast or lunch at our café, followed by cuddling a koala, where you can also take home a souvenir photograph as a memory of your time getting back to nature on Hamilton Island.
Cuddle a koala at Wildlife Park Hamilton Island
The Wild Life Hamilton Island is one of only a few places in the world where you can experience the excitement of cuddling a koala.
Park Opening Hours: 7:30am – 5pm
Breakfast: 7:30am – 9:30am
Lunch: 11am – 2pm
Prices: Adult - $20, Child - $10 (includes unlimited entry for their stay on the Island). PRICES AND HOURS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
WALKING TRAILS
Many adventurous paths to please your palate...ask at the Tour Desk when you arrive...or Call the Tour Desk on 07 4946 8305 or email tourdesk@hamiltonisland.com.au
QUAD BIKE TOURS FOR ADULTS AND KIDS
Call the Tour Desk on 07 4946 8305 or email tourdesk@hamiltonisland.com.au
BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Spa wumurdaylin
Set amongst the beautiful Whitsundays, Spa wumurdaylin welcomes you to relaxation haven.
Located between the Wildlife Park and Buggy Hire on the resort side of the island
Phone 07 4946 8669 ext 58669
Open 9am-7pm daily.
Island Hair and Beauty is open from 9am - 7 days a week. Appointments are necessary and can be made by contacting Island Hair and Beauty on 07 4946 8244.
plus lots more on Hamilton Island - just call or email the TOUR DESK for more activities on on 07 4946 8305 or email tourdesk@hamiltonisland.com.au
Famous Whitehaven Beach with its stunning white silica sand rests just a mere
20 minute boat ride from Hamilton Island. The beach is so breathtaking, the BBC
voted it the number one beach to see before you die.
Bushwalking
More than 70% of Hamilton Island is pristine natural bushland, which offers over
20km of scenic bushwalking trails. Take a bushwalk up to Passage Peak, the
highest point on the island for the most breathtaking view of the Coral Sea and surrounding islands.
Koala Gallery
The Koala Gallery Zoo Wildlife Experience on Hamilton Island allows you to get
up close and personal with a large collection of native animals including koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, wombats and frill-necked lizards.
Hamilton Island Watersports
The watersports team can take you to the most beautiful locations in the
Whitsundays. Learn to scuba dive, snorkle, ski or try a wake board. Or for
the more adrenaline hungry, try the new attraction, 450 horsepower 5.8 litre
turbo charged diesel Jetboat.
Hamilton Island's New 18-Hole Championship Golf Course.
The Hamilton Island Golf Club is perfectly located in the heart of the Whitsunday Islands. The 18-hole course is the only championship island golf course in Australia, offering spectacular 360-degree views of the Coral Sea and nearby Islands. The par 71 course measures 6,130 metres and has been designed to challenge all levels of golf enthusiasts, from Island Guests to Professional Golfers.
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