HAMILTON ISLAND - QLD

Hamilton Island, Queensland
Situated in the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is the one of 74 islands located in the Whitsundays, off the coast of Queensland. Hamilton is the only Queensland Island with a modern jet airport.

The island is a popular tourist destination and offers an abundance of sights and activities. There are around one hundred and fifty species of birds and eucalypt bush walks to mountain peaks of 360 degree island views. Brilliant beaches awe inspiring coral reefs, fascinating flora and fauna, windsurfing, sailing, fishing, scuba diving, parasailing, helicopter rides, tennis, squash, and reef and inter island trips, fine food and wines.

Hamilton Island has a fringing coral reef, with the best snorkelling and diving at Catseye Beach. You can also visit the Outer Reef by high speed catamaran or helicopter. Hardy Reef is a particularly popular spot for diving or reef viewing. The Island has its own dive shop and registered diving school. Luxury dive cruises are available.

Average Climate for Hamilton Island Region

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Min C	25	25	24	23	21	19	18	18	20	22	23	24
Max C	30	30	29	27	25	23	22	23	25	28	29	30
Rain mm	15	332	262	242	159	100	80	59	23	52	89	215

(all photo's courtesy of Tourism Queensland)

Hamilton Island has its own airport Direct flights from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

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