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Before you go
Your trip to Hamilton Island.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Hamilton Island – Queensland Destination Whitsundays about 1150 km from Brisbane
How to get there
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Aeroporto de Hamilton Island (HTI) Hamilton Island · 2 km
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Marina de Hamilton Island 1 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By plane, with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to the island airport. By boat, on passenger ferries from Airlie Beach.
How many days
Two or three days: one for Whitehaven and Hill Inlet, one for the reefs or a flight over Heart Reef, and time for the island’s beach and trails.
When to go
From May to October, with drier, milder weather. From November to April it’s hotter and rainier; to enter the sea, wear lycra swimwear during the jellyfish season.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. Private cars do not circulate on the island; transport is by internal buses and rented golf carts.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Hamilton Island
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Morning
Passage Peak
Start early from the Scenic Trail entrance at Catseye Beach and climb to Passage Peak, the island’s highest point, before the heat.
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Afternoon
Catseye Beach
Go down to Catseye Beach to swim and rent a kayak or light sailing gear.
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Late afternoon
The Marina
Finish at the marina, with the boat traffic and the view of neighboring islands at the end of the day.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Hamilton Island?
By plane, with direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, or by ferry from Airlie Beach.
Do you need a car on Hamilton Island?
No. Private cars do not circulate on the island; internal buses and golf carts are used.
Can you visit Hamilton Island on a day trip from Airlie Beach?
Yes. Passenger ferries connect Airlie Beach to the island marina several times a day.
Is Hamilton Island close to Whitehaven?
Yes, it’s one of the closest bases. Half-day and full-day boats depart from the marina for Whitehaven and Hill Inlet.