Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is one of the 74 tropical islands in the Coral Sea, located between the Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef. It’s the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays, situated 1,222 kilometres north of Brisbane and 655 kilometres south of Cairns. A picturesque, self-contained destination, Hamilton Island features a commercial marina, several resorts, restaurants, bars, takeaways, and sports facilities. It’s also the only island in the Great Barrier Reef with its own airport, allowing direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Cairns. Alternatively, you can take a pleasant 30-minute boat ride from Shute Harbour or sail there in your own yacht and moor in the marina.