Hamilton Island Local Knowledge

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• Entertainment (1)
• Services (2)

Activities in Hamilton Island

Tourist Attractions in Hamilton Island

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  Hamilton Island

  Over 80 per cent of Hamilton Island has been carefully preserved in its natural state so that visitors can continue to enjoy the pristine beauty of the island's fabulous beaches, unspoilt nature trails and secluded hideaways. As the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island is the only island with an airport catering for direct commercial and charter flights. It is serviced by at least 48 flights a week by Qantas Airways, including direct flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns with convenient connections to domestic and international ports. Hamilton Island has its own medical centre and pharmacy. The village has everything you need, from general store to restaurants, bakery, hairdresser, beautician, yacht club happy hours, boat hire, fishing trips, diving trips to the Great Barrier Reef. You may use the hotel facilities and the water sports, kids Clownfish Club for 5-14 year olds, and a Junior childminding Centre for ages 6 weeks to 4 years, sports club (gym, tennis courts, fitness classes) and the many varied fun activities on offer. Or you can relax around the other resort pools and enjoy a few cocktails. There is also a water driving range, shooting range, and mini golf. Enjoy wonderful bush walking to deserted beaches, where you may glimpse a turtle, to the mangrove flats or up to Passage Peak for a breathtaking view of Hamilton Island and the Whitsundays. Well worth the effort and very rewarding!
   
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  FANTASEA Cruises & Ferries

  Fantasea is the local Cruise and Ferry line that runs many ferry services to the mainland and Daydream Island. It also has excellent day tours to Reef World. Tickets can be purchased at the point of departure. Bookings are recommended for tours. Check the website for ferry timetables and cruise/tour options.

  Homepage

  07 4946 5111

   
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  Cruise Indigo

  This company offers day and twilight sails on a 60ft yacht 'Banjo Patterson' and 4 course dinner cruises on 'Denison Star' -a 107ft Motor Cruiser. Both are fantastic. We took our family on the day sail to Whitehaven Beach and snorkelling at Chaulkies Reef. It was fantastic. This is what the Whitsundays is all about! You really need to book if you have a large group as numbers are limited. Highly recommended.

  Homepage

  (07) 4946 8613

   

Entertainment in Hamilton Island

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  Marina Daze

  Every Sunday afternoon after 4pm people gather on the grassed area of the marina to listen to live music as the sun sets. Fantastic
   

Services in Hamilton Island

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  Grocery Home Delivery to Hamilton Island

  Although the resort General Store has everything you need, the cost of living can be high off shore. Many locals use this home delivery service to reduce costs. Groceries are delivered to your apartment door on Hamilton Island. Orders are faxed or emailed directly to the IGA store in Proserpine and delivered to your door the next day. Check the website for details. You can send faxes from the Post Office on Hamilton or if you have your own laptop, there is an internet hot spot at the reception area of the Toucan Tango restaurant.

  Homepage

  07 4945 3470

   
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  Hamilton Island Resort Tour Desk

  These guys can help you with everything! The resort offers special tours to island guests such as Sea Kayaking, 4WD & Quad Bike Safari Tours. They can organise bookings for other tours too once you're on the island.

  07 49468305