Destination Info
Luxury comes in a new form on Hamilton Island. The most well-known and popular islands of The Whitsundays in Tropical North Queensland, here you’ll find complete relaxation, pampering, reef experiences, entertainment, and dining. Surrounded by the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is a delight for the senses and one of Australia’s most sought-after holiday destinations. The largest and most biodiverse reef ecosystem in the world is right at your fingertips here, and famous destinations like Whitehaven Beach, the outer reef and Heart Reef are just a stone’s throw away.
Access Hamilton Island via plane, boat or ferry from mainland Airlie Beach. Home to six different accommodation options – couples, families and friends are all catered for. From the ultimate in luxury, qualia, to the boutique, adults-only, accommodation Beach Club, Hamilton offers the perfect romantic getaway. Stunning views and spacious rooms are found at Reef View Hotel, while self-contained apartments are your home-away-from-home at Palm Bungalows and Whitsunday Apartments.
Wander to the breathtaking Catseye Beach to bliss out on the soft sand or try your hand at watersports with equipment available at Beach Sports. From kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding to snorkelling and more, the pristine, warm waters offer an abundance of adventure and spectacular underwater views.
Explore Hamilton’s gorgeous coastline further at Hideaway Bay, Escape Beach, and Coral Cove for utter relaxation. For the more adventurous, take a guided hike to see the island from above at Passage Peak. Then when the sun starts to dip, head to One Tree Hill Lookout for the most magnificent sunsets.
Why not check out Wild Life Hamilton Island and have breakfast with a koala, or enjoy a movie under the stars? Pamper yourself at an indulgent day spa like the acclaimed Spa Wumurdaylin at Beach Club. Sip tropical cocktails at the many exquisite dining venues overlooking the Coral Sea, this is your place to truly unwind.
Hamilton Island offers decadent dining options with simply stunning views. Enjoy an elegant evening at Coca Chu, kick back and look out over the water and the lively bar at Bommie Deck. An overorder at the delicious restaurant TAKO comes highly recommended, before dancing into the night, island-style, at Captains Club’s Nightclub Bohemes.