Whitsunday Islands & Great Barrier Reef 
Tours & Cruises
There are Hamilton Island activities for every adrenaline level, including bush safaris into the island’s interior and some key experiences to tick off on your essential must-do list.
Capture aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef from a scenic flight, take a cruise to snorkel the reef, step onto the world’s top-rated stretch of sand at Whitehaven Beach, and island-hop through the sea dogs’ and boaties’ favourite sailing destination on Hamilton Island tours of the Whitsundays.
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| Whitehaven Beach |
Don’t miss the chance to visit one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, with the whitest, squeaky-clean sand you’ll ever see. Sail and snorkel your way to Whitehaven Beach, and stay on for swimming, a picnic and beach cricket. Learn more about Whitehaven Beach and Whitsunday tours »
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| Snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef |
Take the plunge into the calm, translucent waters of the Coral Sea for Whitsundays snorkelling and diving. Seasoned divers and first-timers rave about the clear underwater visibility and dramatic coral canyons of the Great Barrier Reef. Learn more about Snorkelling and diving »
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| Experience the Great Barrier Reef |
To really get to know the Great Barrier Reef, spend the day or night on the floating Reefworld platform or stay three nights aboard a luxury cruise ship. See the reef from all angles with up-close snorkel tours, joy flights and underwater viewing. Learn more about Great Barrier Reef tours »
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| Whitsundays dinner cruise |
Cruise the sheltered waters of Hamilton Island and watch the sunset or enjoy a sumptuous dinner on the high seas aboard the luxurious Denison Star. Learn more about Leisure and dinner cruises »
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| Great Barrier Reef from the sky |
Taking to the air in a Hamilton Island Air helicopter or seaplane is an essential holiday experience. Choose from short scenic flights over picture-perfect Heart Reef or an indulgent picnic excursion complete with champagne. Learn more about Hamilton Island scenic flights »
Whale Watching
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| Queensland whale watching |
Experience up-close encounters with the majestic Humpback Whales in the sheltered waters off Hamilton Island as they make their migration north to the warmth of the Whitsunday Waters. Season runs from June to September each year.