Hamilton Island Travel Guide
Queensland, Australia
Hamilton Island is a small island community in Queensland, Australia, with a population of 1,208. It is served by Hamilton Island Airport, making air travel the main straightforward option for arriving on the island.
The nearby coastline includes Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island, 11.8 kilometres away, and Chalkie's Beach in Queensland, 15.6 kilometres away. The region has a warm climate, with the most comfortable conditions generally found in the drier, cooler months.
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Know before you go
Pays in AUD
Plug type Type I (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 000
Dial code +61
Tipping: Tipping is not mandatory in Australia, and service staff are generally paid a fair wage. However, tipping is appreciated for exceptional service.
Best time to visit Hamilton Island
Jan
29°20Feb
28°22Mar
28°21Apr
27°16May
24°15Jun
23°9Jul
22°13Aug
23°10Sep
25°10Oct
26°8Nov
28°11Dec
29°17Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Hamilton Island
Whitehaven Beach
11.8 km away
Gap Beach
13.6 km away
Chalkie's Beach
15.6 km away
Repulse Beach
23.8 km away
Conway Beach
26 km away
Wilson Beach
27 km away
New Beach
32.2 km away
Covering Beach
39.5 km away
Things to do in Hamilton Island
Dent Island Light
lighthouse
2.8 km
Hamilton Island Art Gallery
art gallery
0.8 km
Hamilton Island Wildlife
wildlife sanctuary
0.8 km
Wildlife Park
historic site
0.8 km
All Saints Church
christian place of worship
1.1 km
Cruising Yacht Club - Hamilton Island
amusement park
0.8 km
Resort Lookout
historic site
0.8 km
Foot Young
art gallery
0.9 km
Getting there
Hamilton Island Airport · 0 km
Frequently asked Questions
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