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Arrival Hub /  Facilities

Facilities

Beach Access

Employees may use the south eastern end of Catseye Beach, past the Beach Pavilion.

Beach Sports

Discounted rates for activities are available from Beach Sports. Please see Staff Activities for further details.

Concessionaire activities and tours

Tour operators on Hamilton Island offer an array of specials and discounted rates to Hamilton Island staff; please contact the operator directly.

  • Cruise Whitsundays
    • Great Barrier Reef Adventures – full day tour to Reefworld, the largest Australian floating pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkelling trails, underwater viewing chamber, and sundeck. Includes a full buffet lunch, morning & afternoon tea and tea & coffee
    • Whitehaven Beach Tour – full day tour to Whitehaven Beach (7km of silica white sand). Includes BBQ lunch, afternoon tea and beach activities  at Whitehaven - Island Escape Day Cruises – half day tour options available to the Whitsundays and Daydream Island
  • Explore
    • Twilight Sail – 1.5hr evening sail aboard a luxury catamaran, sipping sparkling wine at sunset
    • Hamilton Star Cruise and Dine – 107 ft motor cruiser offering drinks on the deck and cruising through the islands at sunset. 4 course dinner is followed by a cocktail and star gazing on the journey home
    • Hamilton Star Sunset and Seafood – a 3hr cruise combining traditional style boating with a scrumptious seafood smorgasbord
    • Hamilton Island Air - Offers a range of scenic flights to the Great Barrier Reef and over the Whitsundays. Duration can range from 10 minutes to 2 hours with aircraft including helicopters, fixed-wing and sea planes. There are also options to visit Reefworld (and return by Cruise Whitsundays).

Island Hair & Beauty

Location: Resort Centre
Facilities: Hairdressing, beauty treatments, nail care (bookings essential).

Library

Location: Next to the Rainforest Café
Facilities: Books, computers and free wi-fi

Post Office

Location: Front Street
Times: 9.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday
Mail can be addressed to your work post office box (available in the welcome booklet) and your manager will collect all mail and distribute it to each employee at your workplace. If using a supplier such as Kmart, who do not recognise Hamilton Island addresses, you can use 1 Front Street as the address, however, you must add your correct PO Box in the notes.

Rainforest Café

The Rainforest Café and R Bar is accessible to staff and concessionaires only. Rainforest Café provides dine-in and takeaway meals for all employees for a small cost. Open for lunch (11.30am - 2.30pm) and dinner (5.00pm - 8.30pm).

Resort Link (mini bus service) - 0437 242 847

Times: 8.30am - 4.30pm daily
Price: $5 for staff members between 8.30am - 4.30pm, free for those who return to Hamilton Island on the last ferry from the mainland and free between 11.30pm - 2.00am.

We do supply a Night Link service at set times from the Marina Tavern and the R Bar. Please click here to view the timetable.

Robert Oatley College

As part of your commitment to Hamilton Island, you will be required to complete compulsory training prior to arrival as well as a detailed induction giving you information about living on Hamilton Island as well as on the job training.
Hamilton Island also encourages employees to develop their skills and participate in training courses that will enhance their career development – you’ll be able to discuss your interests and options for training with your Department Manager and the Learning and Development team.

Sports Club

Location: Beside the Reef View Hotel
Facilities: Weights, cardio and classes. Staff rates available.

Staff Pool

Location: Above the Bougainvillaea car park
Facilities: Staff gatherings are permitted at the staff pool. Strictly no glass is permitted in the pool area. For anyone wanting to book the BBQ area please see the Staff Accommodation office for details.

Staff Gym

Located between Azure Lodge and Sunrise Waters
Times: Open from 5.00am - 10.00pm
Facilities: Weights, boxing and cardio equipment.

Staff Activities

A range of events and activities are available for employees including live bands and DJ’s, sports events, gala days and theme nights. See Staff Activities for more information and check notice boards, the community Facebook page, HiSpace and the Staff App.

Essential Services 

Allied Health Centre: 

Location: Next to the Medical Centre
Facilities: Dental, Physiotherapy, Shiatsu, Counselling and Chiropractor services on certain days of the week. Treatments by appointment only. All details for every service available on the Hamilton Island App. 

Island Security - dial 68119 / 4946 8119 

Location: Island Security and Staff Accommodation building 
Times: 24 hours (office hours 8.30am - 4.00pm Monday to Friday) 
Facilities: Assist with any security or safety issue, resolve late night noise problems, and instigate Emergency Response. Please contact Island Safety for any room lock outs or lost room keys after hours.

Island Shuttle

Local timetabled bus network with bus stops located throughout Hamilton Island. Operates from 7.00am - 11.00pm daily. 

Medical Centre: 

Location: Across the road from the Resort Centre
Times: 8.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 5.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 12.00pm Saturday and Sunday. Closed public holidays. Staffed by General Practitioners, bookings essential. Please call 07 4946 8243. In case of an emergency dial 000/112 from your mobile phone or work phone. 

Pharmacy: 

Location: Front Street
Times: 8.30am - 6.00pm Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm Saturday and Sunday.