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Explore the Great Barrier Reef

Whether you want to snorkel, dive, sail or even visit by helicopter, we offer plenty of memorable ways to explore the magnificent Great Barrier Reef.

Sail the Whitsundays Island activities

From romantic sunset sailing, to day-trips to Whitehaven Beach, Hamilton Island offers a whole range of ways to explore the Whitsunday Islands.

Plan before you leave Island activities

Make the most of your time on the island by pre-planning your stay.

Need help choosing your activities? Island activities

The Hamilton Island Tour Desk can suggest a range of activities and tours to suit you.

Things to do on Hamilton Island

There’s plenty to do while you are here on holiday, including tours to the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding Whitsunday Islands, fishing tours and water sports, scenic flights, walking trails and a range of family-friendly, adventure based activities.

Plan ahead

To ensure you don’t miss out on our incredible activities, we recommend pre-booking ahead of your stay.  

Hamilton Island App

A handy pocket-guide to everything there is to see and do during your stay. The app provides a live 'what’s-on' guide, with start-times, locations and hundreds of up-to-the minute listings of the daily activities & entertainment taking place across the island every day of the year. There are also live weather updates, detailed maps and listings of all facilities. Download the app here.

Tour Desk response times

Speak to our friendly team at the Tour Desk, located in the Resort Centre or call 1300 659 133 to book your island activities. Given the high call volumes, we recommend also browsing our website and the Hamilton Island app to discover more about on-island activities. If your booking request is for a date that is more than two months from now, please submit an online booking request– and we will respond to you within five (5) working days. Your enquiry is very important to us. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming you to Hamilton Island.

Holiday Homes Stay 7, Pay 6

Book 6 nights in a Hamilton Island Holiday Home and stay a little longer with a complimentary additional night.

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Things to see and do on Hamilton Island:

Put your feet up

With the beautiful Catseye beach, and several pools, sun decks, landscaped gardens and incredible views, Hamilton Island makes it incredibly easy to while away the hours with nothing more than a good book and drink in hand.

Sail the Whitsundays

Take one of our tours around the beautiful Whitsunday Islands, and visit the world-famous Whitehaven Beach.

Visit the Great Barrier Reef

Whether you want to sail, snorkel, dive or even tour by helicopter, Hamilton Island is the perfect base from which to explore this natural wonder.  

Play a round of golf

Hamilton Island Golf Club is the only Australian 18-hole championship course on its own island. 

Watersports

If you’re feeling active, you can take advantage of the island’s complimentary catamarans, kayaks, paddleboards, windsurfers and snorkelling equipment.

Enjoy great bars and restaurants  

Sample fresh, regional produce, or relax with a drink in hand, at Hamilton Island’s many renowned restaurants and bars. 

Take a class at the Art Gallery

The Hamilton Island Art Gallery is the perfect setting to unleash your inner creativity and learn from our resident artist, using the beautiful Whitsunday Islands as your inspiration.  

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Hamilton Island

In the heart of the Whitsundays, Hamilton Island is the perfect base for exploring Australia’s Great Barrier Reef: one of the natural wonders of the world.