Hamilton Island is one of the 74 tropical islands in the Coral Sea, between the Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef. It is the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays, positioned nearly half way between the coastline of Brisbane and Cairns.

Hamilton Island is easily accessible, with direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Cairns. By boat, Fantasea Cruises operate regular services daily from Shute Harbour (near Airlie Beach).

Hamilton Island lies on the same 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.

Hamilton Island offers guests a very extensive range of over 40 activities, most on a daily basis. These include the Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach cruises, waterskiing, windsurfing, catamaran and yacht sailing, gymnasium, tennis, game fishing, nature walks, Koala Gallery, sea kayaking, scenic flights, safari tours, or simply just relaxing by one of the many pools. For more information about activities on Hamilton Island click here.

Hamilton Island has a wide variety of accommodation available to suit all tastes and budgets. Choose from spacious hotel rooms and suites, luxury beachfront accommodation, private bungalows, apartment style hotels, or self-catering holiday properties. For more information about Hamilton Island's accomodation click here.