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Arrival Hub /  About Hamilton Island

About Hamilton Island

Where is Hamilton Island?

Hamilton Island is one of 74 islands in the Whitsundays, located just off the central coast of Queensland, Australia (almost halfway between Brisbane and Cairns). The world-famous Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef are right on our doorstep. As the only island in the Whitsundays with its own commercial airport, access is easy with short, direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns and good connections from other Australia cities. There are also quick 30-60 minute ferry transfers connecting you between Hamilton Island, Shute Harbour and Port of Airlie.

What is the weather like?

Hamilton Island enjoys a year round warm tropical climate, with an average temperature of 27 degrees. The maximum summer temperature is 35 degrees. The ‘wet season’ usually commences in December and extends through to March (though it does tend to differ each year).

What are the major towns nearby?

Airlie Beach - 30-60 minutes from Hamilton Island by boat (via Shute Harbour or Port of Airlie) and renowned throughout the region as the social gateway to the Whitsundays. Airlie Beach/Cannonvale has limited shopping facilities.

Mackay - 1 hour and 50 minute drive South from Airlie Beach and hosts many of the shopping facilities of a small city. 

Townsville - 3 hours North of Airlie Beach and hosts all of the shopping facilities you would expect to find in any major city.

How do I get to Hamilton Island?

Flights

Virgin Australia - P: 136 789 | www.virginaustralia.com.au
Jetstar - P: 131 538 | www.jetstar.com.au
Qantas - P: 131 313 | www.qantas.com.au

Bus

Greyhound - P: 131 499 | www.greyhound.com.au
Regular services to Airlie Beach (then need to catch connecting shuttle bus or taxi to Shute Harbour or Port of Airlie, and ferry to Hamilton Island).

Train

Queensland Rail - P: 131 617 / 07 3235 2222 | www.qr.com.au
Range of rail services to Mackay or Proserpine (then need to catch bus to Airlie Beach, connecting shuttle bus or taxi to Shute Harbour or Port of Airlie, and ferry to Hamilton Island).

Transfer

Whitsunday Transit - P: 07 4946 1800

Bus/Coach connection from Whitsunday Coast Airport and Proserpine Railway Station to Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour.

Cruise Whitsundays – Phone: 1800 426 403/ 07 4946 4662 | Regular ferry services daily from Shute Harbour and Port of Airlie.

Discounted rates are offered to new employees – your transfer will need to be arranged by your Recruitment Specialist.