21 Mar 2012Hamilton Island Holiday Homes (HIHH), which manages over 100 properties on the Island, has launched an enhanced website www.hihh.com.au to cater for the 20 per cent increase in bookings from guests seeking self-catering accommodation. The website now features dynamic mapping per property, double the volume of gallery images and enhanced booking usability...Read More
14 Mar 2012Runners and fitness enthusiasts from across the country will descend on Hamilton Island for the annual Stamford Financial Hilly Half Marathon to take on the stunning island terrain on Sunday 6th May.
Now in its sixth year, the Hamilton Island Hilly Half Marathon is an exhilarating experience with a variety of terrains from marina outlooks, to fire...Read More
13 Mar 2012Hamilton Island has opened the first phase of its newly refurbished Premium Palm Bungalows, providing a luxurious yet affordable romantic or family getaway.Currently undergoing a $4 million refurbishment, the Premium Palm Bungalows offers guests the option of a little more luxury whilst retaining the relaxed simplicity of a ‘back to nature’ private...Read More
01 Feb 2012For the first time in eight years, travellers to Hamilton Island (www.hamiltonisland.com.au) can enjoy the perks and upgrades of business class with the launch of Virgin Australia’s new service which is now available on most domestic routes across Australia.The new service will enhance Hamilton Island’s world-class offering as a regular host to high-profile...Read More
30 Jan 2012From prestigious events to world-class cultural encounters and fabulous natural attractions, below are 12 defining reasons for travellers to visit Hamilton Island (www.hamiltonisland.com.au), the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, in 2012:• JANUARY – Learn a new skill, with over 60 activities to choose• FEBRUARY – Fall in love with some romance on the...Read More
09 Jan 2012Hamilton Island, announced today that Sophie Baker has joined the company as Senior Communications Manager, a newly created role. Sophie will be responsible for managing all public, corporate and media relations, as well as internal communications for Hamilton Island, qualia and the company’s other related entities. Sophie is also tasked with upholding...Read More
09 Dec 2011Hamilton Island has rated number one as the 'Most popular travel destination' in Google Australia’s newly published annual 2011 Zeitgeist list. This category also included international destinations making ‘Hamilton Island’ the top international travel destination search term used by Australians. Hamilton Island’s online marketing manager, Bernie O’Keefe...Read More
21 Nov 2011Santa was spotted taking a break on Hamilton Island in Australia prior to his busiest time of year, swapping his sleigh for a golf buggy.Santa chose to spend the break practising his swing on the Hamilton Island Golf Course, Australia’s only 18-hole championship golf course situated on its own island. But as Santa will tell you, golf isn’t the only...Read More
21 Nov 2011Ideal racing conditions greeted more than 300 swimmers at yesterday’s Fujifilm Whitehaven Beach Swim on Whitsunday Island yesterday.The ocean swim, organised by Hamilton Island, is the only sporting event permitted to be held on the iconic Whitehaven Beach.Champion Ironman and Olympian Ky Hurst dominated the men’s division of the race and finished the...Read More
19 Nov 2011Around 300 athletes took to the waters, roads and airport runway of Hamilton Island today for the annual Fujifilm Hamilton Island Triathlon.The event was held in perfect conditions with a 750 metre swim in Catseye Bay followed by a 20km cycle around the southern part of Hamilton Island including the airport runway and a 5km run around the marina with...Read More