| Hamilton Island |
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Hamilton Island 74 Islands...go and explore! Perfectly situated in The Great Barrier Reef, amongst the 74 Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island offers an experience like no other: glorious weather, azure waters, brilliant beaches, awe-inspiring coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, fine food and wines, and activities almost too numerous to mention. Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island in the beautiful Whitsundays located just off the Queensland Coast. With direct flights daily, a wide range of restaurants, activities, shops and regular daily tours to The Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach, it's no wonder we're Australia's favourite island holiday destination.
accommodation Located resort side and in close proximity to Catseye Beach, the main pool and resort centre, Hamilton Island's hotel accommodation includes the 3 star Palm Terrace and Palm Bungalows, the 3 1/2 star 1 bedroom Whitsunday Holiday Apartments, the 4 star Reef View Hotel and the 5 star Beach Club. Perfect for guests looking for the convenience of hotel service.
With its absolute beachfront location, the 5 star Beach Club offers an intimate holiday experience for couples. Private infinity pool, Club Lounge and Bar, VIP buggy chauffeur service...indulge in some of the finest service the Whitsundays has to offer.
This 4 star hotel features extremely spacious, well appointed rooms most offering some of the most amazing views imaginable. The Reef View Hotel has its own restaurant, lounge and bar.
The Reef View Hotel offers a variety of well-appointed Suites for the discerning guest. The ocean views of the Whitsunday Passage are amongst the best in the world and have to be seen to be believed.
The Palm Bungalows are delightful free-standing bungalows each with their own balcony overlooking tropical gardens. This is the perfect option for those who want a romantic, affordable island holiday with the added privacy a garden bungalow provides.
The Palm Terrace is a great value option located near the beach. Rooms are spacious and specifically designed for couples or small families. Each with its own balcony and outdoor furniture, they offer beautiful tropical garden views in a peaceful setting.
WHITSUNDAY HOLIDAY APARTMENTS These 1 bedroom Garden and Coral Sea View Apartments are located opposite the beach. With fully equipped kitchens, room service, share laundry and 12hr reception these apartments are perfect if you're looking for the convenience of hotel facilities with the flexibility of self-catering features. special events Fancy mingling with some of the finest chefs in the country at the Great Barrier Feast or Chef's Table Weekends? If you're a sailor, you won't miss Audi Hamilton Island Race Week - the largest offshore yacht racing event in Australia. Special events are a special part of the Hamilton experience. 2007
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restaurants Woodfired pizzas over the marina, award-winning cuisine on the beach, a gourmet picnic hamper on top of Passage Peak, a 3 course dinner cruising through the Whitsundays...with 10 restaurants and 6 takeaway outlets there is always something to tempt your tastebuds getting here Stretching through the sapphire blue waters of the Queensland coastline for over 2000 kilometres, the Great Barrier Reef is the most extensive coral reef system in the world. In close proximity to the Reef are the amazing Whitsunday Islands, a group of 74 islands the largest of which is Hamilton Island. With our own island airport and direct flights daily, most people choose to fly straight here. And we can organise it for you - we have a fully licensed travel agency dedicated to booking flights as well as accommodation. You can also fly to the mainland then catch a bus and a ferry - or even sail here yourself and stop for a few days in our 180 berth marina. There are a few different options for getting around on Hamilton Island. Buggies are the main mode of transport on the island, and are available for guests to hire during their stay. There is also a free Island Shuttle service, which operates daily.
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| Last Updated ( Wednesday, 11 June 2008 ) | |||||||||