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Reef View Hotel Reef Lounge Pool Terrace
4 star accommodation with views stretching across the Whitsundays. Find out more... 
The ideal venue for pre-dinner drinks or a nightcap after dinner. Find out more...
Kids eat free at the Pool Terrace restaurant overlooking the pool at the Reef View Hotel. Find out more...
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Beach Club
Beach Club Hamilton Island is a boutique retreat exclusively for adults. Aboslute beach front accommodation. Find out more...
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Great Barrier Reef Airport Scenic flights Go-karts Scuba Diving Target Gallery
Hamilton Island Airport has direct flights from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Cairns. Find out more... 
Explore the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Island from the air with a scenic flight from Hamilton Island. Find out more...
Take to the go-kart track for some hi-speed holiday fun. Find out more...
Explore the Great Barrier Reef with a scuba diving tour from Hamilton Island Marina. Find out more...
Take aim and test your focus with a round of target practice. Fire different calibre rifles and pistols. Find out more...
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Palm Bungalows Breakfast With the Koalas
Freestanding bungalows surrounded by lush gardens. A charming and affordable holiday experience. Find out more...
Enjoy a sumptuous buffet breakfast with the Koalas. A must do family holiday activity. Find out more...
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qualia
Private, relaxing and absolutely luxurious. In Australia luxury accommodation is synonymous with qualia. Find out more...
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Hamilton Island Golf Club Play Golf
Enjoy a relaxing ale while taking in the stunning views across the Whitsundays. Find out more...
Play 18 holes on Australia's only championship golf course on its own island. Find out more...
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Hamilton Island Yacht Club Bommie Hamilton Island Yacht Club Villas
Hamilton Island Yacht Club is a modern sailing icon in the Whitsundays. Find out more...
The home of fine dining on Hamilton Island with amazing views accross Dent Passage. Find out more...
Luxury self contained villas on Hamilton Island. Find out more...
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Resort Centre Sails Spa wumurdaylin Tour Desk
Enjoy a light meal at sails restaurant or a cocktail at the swim up bar.
Enjoy a casual meal overlooking the idealic Catseye Beach. Find out more...
Relax and unwind at Spa wumurdaylin. Hamilton Island's luxurious day spa and relaxation centre. Find out more...
Visit the tour desk to book your activities or organised tours on Hamilton Island. Find out more...
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Resort Lookout Bushwalking Quad Bike Tours
Expansive views across Catseye Beach and the surrounding Whitsunday Island. Find out more...
More than 20 kilometres of bushwalking trails zigzag their way across Hamilton Island. Find out more...
Combine off-road excitement and island history on a quad bike tour. Find out more...
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One Tree Hill Sunset cocktails
Capture some great views across the Whitsundays from One Tree Hill.
Watch the sun set over the magnificant Whitsunday Islands while you enjoy a sumptuous cocktail. Find out more...
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Hamilton Island Marina Marina Tavern
Hamilton Island marina is the perfect base for a Whitsunday Island boating holiday. Find out more...
Enjoy a casual pub style meal and an ale whilst overlooking the Hamilton Island Marina. Find out more...
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Romanos Mariners Steakhouse Manta Ray Cafe
Fresh seafood prepared with Italian flair. The perfect location for a romantic dinner. Find out more...
Taste the famous Whitsunday's seafood overlooking the marina on the deck at Mariners restaurant. Find out more...
Fine premium-quality Australian meat. Select a steak to suit your hunger and have it cooke to your liking. Find out more...
Casual dining by the Hamilton Island Marina. Gourmet pizzas and Mediterranean cuisine. Find out more... 
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Hamilton Island Holiday Homes
Self contained holiday rentals on Hamilton Island. 1,2,3 & 4 bedroom holiday rentals. Find out more...
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Driving Range
Practice your swing before hitting one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world. Find out more...
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Catseye Beach Snorkelling Beach Sports
Take part in beach sports, relax under a beach umbrella or take a leisurely dip in the Coral Sea. Find out more...
Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef or the fringing reefs surrounding Hamilton Island. Find out more...
Snorkel, hire a catamaran, paddle board or kayak around Hamilton Island. Find out more...
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Jet Ski tours Charter Fishing Sailing Sea Kayaking
Explore Hamilton Island on the water with Hamilton Island Jet Ski Tours. Find out more...
Enjoy a spot of fishing, Whitsundays style. Find out more...
Charter a yacht and explore the magnificant Whitsunday islands at your own pace. Find out more...
Explore Hamilton Island at a leisurely pace in a twin or single sea kayak. Tours are also available. Find out more...
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Reef trips
Explore the Great Barrier Reef with organised tours departing the Hamilton Island Marina daily. Find out more...
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Hamilton Island Daily Activity GuideSailing and Boating in the Whitsundays

Spoil yourself with fine food and wine on Hamilton Island. Watch the sun set over the water at the superb Hamilton Island is the home of Whitsundays sailing and the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. From a sunny day trip on the reef to a week-long luxury yacht charter, sailing is the best way to explore the Whitsunday’s 74 tranquil islands. With a choice of bareboat yachting, skippered catamaran cruising and fully crewed motor yacht charters, there’s a tailor-made boating experience to suit every sailor.

There’s nothing like Hamilton Island, sailing on the calm Whitsundays, dotted with dozens of islands fringed with white-sand beaches. Charter a luxury yacht to go Whitsundays sailing, join a sailing regatta, or experience the excitement of Hamilton Island’s annual Race Week. And after a day at sea or a sunset cruise, dine by the marina under the sails of the Hamilton Island Yacht Club.

Yacht Charters

Whitsundays Yacht Charters
Sailing in the Whitsundays

Nestled in the heart of the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island is the launch pad to Great Barrier Reef island-hopping and deep-water sailing. From bare boating adventures to private charters and sightseeing cruises. More information on Whitsundays Yacht Charters »

Luxury Motor Boats

Queensland motor boat rentals on Hamilton Island
Luxury motor boat rentals in Queensland

Spend leisurely days at sea onboard a luxury yacht, fully equipped with everything you need. With your captain at the wheel, your onboard chef in the galley, and deckhands to crew your yacht; all you have to do is relax. Learn more about Whitsunday Luxury Motor Boats »

Dinghy Hire

Hamilton Island Dinghy Hire
Explore the Whitsunday Islands

Hire a rented rod, reel & motorised dinghy, and set sail for a day at sea. Navigate your way to a secluded beach for a romantic picnic, go snorkelling or simply drop a line for a few hours. Find more information about Dinghy Hire »

Adventure Sailing

Whitsunday Island Adventure Sailing - Adrenalin Rush
Experience the thrill of adrenalin rush sailing

Experience the Whitsundays on a fast yet comfortable 36ft catamaran. An eco and carbon friendly activity, you can experience the thrill of sailing out on the 'trapeze' or enjoy a refreshing dip boom-netting at the front. Find out more about Adventure Sailing »

Hamilton Island Yacht Club

Hamilton Island Yacht Club in the Whitsundays
A modern sailing icon

 The sparkling sails of the new Hamilton Island Yacht Club guard the entry to the island’s busy marina. A welcoming hub for Whitsundays yachties, the club’s first-class facilities include a fine dining restaurant and drinks on the long deck. Find out more about the Hamilton Island Yacht Club »

Whitsundays Sailing School

Whitsunday sailing
Learn to sail in the Whitsundays

Explore the Whitsundays aboard a cruising yacht whilst learning to sail with Sunsail Whitsundays Sailing School. Courses cater from the complete novice through to the recreational sailor and participants receive an internationally recognised professional qualification.
Learn more about sailing school and reserve your place »

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