Heart Reef

Do & See

In the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is one of Australia's most outstanding and desirable holiday destinations. When travelling to this beautiful island, you will be surrounded by unspoiled white beaches and an amazing coral and marine life. More than 70 percent of Hamilton Island is natural bushland, offering 20 kilometres of scenic bushwalking trails. As home to many Australian animals and bird life, there will be plenty of fascinating flora and fauna to explore. Just make sure not to miss the most photographed beach in Australia, Whitehaven Beach, with its crystal clear water and pristine silica sand. Besides exploring the wonderful nature of Hamilton Island, there are plenty of activities to do such as golf, go karts and water sports.

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Great Barrier Reef

A world heritage listed marine park, the Great Barrier Reef extends for 2,300 km along the North Eastern coast of Australia. It’s the world’s largest coral reef system, comprising a network of about 2,900 individual reefs and home to nearly 2,000 species of fish. Whether taking a scenic flight, cruising, diving, snorkelling or admiring …

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Whitehaven Beach

The famous Whitehaven Beach with its white silica sand rests just a mere 20-minute boat ride from Hamilton Island. This place is so stunning the BBC voted it the number one beach to include in your bucket list. Note that you can get there only by booking a tour with a company, for instance …

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Heart Reef

Heart Reef, located in Hardy Reef, is an amazing composition of coral shaped by nature into a heart. Heart Reef can best be experienced from the sky by helicopter or seaplane departing from Hamilton Island. Hamilton Island Air is one of the companies offering this experience, which also includes landing on the beautiful Whitehaven Beach. …

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Bushwalking

More than 70 percent of Hamilton Island is pristine natural bushland, which offers over 20 kilometres of scenic bushwalking trails. There are trails of different lengths and for all levels of fitness. Take a bushwalk up to Passage Peak, the highest point on the island, for the most breathtaking view of the Coral Sea …

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Hamilton Island Wild Life Park

The wildlife park on Hamilton Island gives you the opportunity to get up close and personal with a large collection of native animals including koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, wombats and frill-necked …

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Exploring the Whitsunday Islands

For one or more days, you can leave Hamilton Island and explore the local waterways and surrounding islands. Sailing Whitsundays organises various types of tours and activities that you can book for a truly memorable holiday. You'll be able to enjoy leisurely day sails, sea kayaking, dinghy hire, cruises and scenic …

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Water Sports

If you want to keep busy during your holiday, Hamilton Island Water Sports offer a selection of fun activities like fishing, snorkelling, parasailing, tube rides, speed boat adventures, water-skiing and …

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Catseye Beach

Catseye Beach is a heavenly spot for relaxing, sunbathing and swimming. You will also find a beach sports hut where you can rent equipment like catamarans, kayaks, windsurfers, paddleboards and snorkelling gear. There is a chance that you'll spot local wildlife like cockatoos and sea …

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Fishing

Topnotch Game Fishing offers fishing experiences with knowledgeable guides and quality equipment at your disposal. Both for experienced fishing enthusiast and first-timers. You'll fish among the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef to catch exotic species like coral trout, sweetlip, snapper and throat …

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Hamilton Island Golf Club

Hamilton Island Golf Club is a 18-hole golf course just as big as the island where it's located, Dent Island. Since the course follows the natural shape of the landscape, it's quite challenging to play here, but also quite …

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Go-Kart Racing Track

Hop on a single or duo kart and race up to 45 kilometres per hour at the Go-Kart Racing Track. It's an alternative and fun way to spend the afternoon, far from the beach but still in a tropical …

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Stay Fit

Get energised and burn some calories by staying active on your vacation. Hamilton Island Sports Club offers plenty of diverse ways to make up for some holiday indulgence. Try high intensity interval training, attend a yoga class or pick up a tennis racket. Reward yourself with a visit to the spa room afterwards. Additionally, the …

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