One of Australia's most popular holiday destinations and the only island in the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef with its own commercial airport. Hamilton Island is a holiday hotspot for local and international visitors, boasting pristine white beaches, a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life, and year-round mild temperatures. See all the tours and attractions of Hamilton Island here.
Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsundays and the only island in the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef with its own commercial airport. The stunning, multiple award-winning resort island is a holiday hotspot for local and international visitors, boasting pristine white beaches, a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life, and year-round mild temperatures.
For many visitors to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island (affectionately known as "Hammo") is their first port of call thanks to scheduled air services from mainland cities flying into Hamilton Island Airport. The adjacent marina is the island’s hub with hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops lining Front Street.
Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsundays and the only island in the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef with its own commercial airport. The stunning, multiple award-winning resort island is a holiday hotspot for local and international visitors, boasting pristine white beaches, a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life, and year-round mild temperatures.
For many visitors to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island (affectionately known as "Hammo") is their first port of call thanks to scheduled air services from mainland cities flying into Hamilton Island Airport. The adjacent marina is the island’s hub with hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops lining Front Street.
Hamilton Island offers a wide selection of bars and restaurants, an abundance of water sports and Great Barrier Reef tours and activities and year-round cultural events.
Accommodation ranges from luxury couples’ suites to family-friendly apartments and holiday homes.
The island is also the home of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week – Australia’s largest offshore yachting regatta.
Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsundays and the only island in the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef with its own commercial airport. The stunning, multiple award-winning resort island is a holiday hotspot for local and international visitors, boasting pristine white beaches, a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life, and year-round mild temperatures.
Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsundays and the only island in the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef with its own commercial airport. The stunning, multiple award-winning resort island is a holiday hotspot for local and international visitors, boasting pristine white beaches, a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life, and year-round mild temperatures.
For many visitors to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island (affectionately known as "Hammo") is their first port of call thanks to scheduled air services from mainland cities flying into Hamilton Island Airport. The adjacent marina is the island’s hub with hotels, restaurants, cafes, and shops lining Front Street.
Hamilton Island offers a wide selection of bars and restaurants, an abundance of water sports and Great Barrier Reef tours and activities and year-round cultural events.
Accommodation ranges from luxury couples’ suites to family-friendly apartments and holiday homes.
The island is also the home of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week – Australia’s largest offshore yachting regatta.
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