Hamilton Island Activities
Hamilton Island offers its guests a very extensive range of over 40 different activities, most on a daily basis. These include Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach cruises, water-skiing, windsurfing, catamaran and yacht sailing, game fishing, nature walks, Koala Gallery, scenic flights or simply just relaxing by one of the six resort pools. There is plenty to do including nothing at all.
Discover the Great Barrier Reef:- Fantasea Great Barrier Tour: Enjoy a trip to Reefworld, the largest Australian offshore facility on The Great Barrier Reef. You can snorkel, swim, watch the marine life from the underwater viewing chamber or semi-submersible, or simply relax on the sundeck.
- Fantasea Reefsleep: For a truly unique experience, stay overnight at Reefworld.
- Hamilton Island Aviation Scenic Flights: Discover the Reef from the air, with a variety of scenic flights by helicopter, seaplane or aeroplane.
- Fantasea Whitehaven Beach Tour: Take a half day trip to famous Whitehaven Beach to explore the 6km stretch of pure white silica sand.
- Sundaze Island Hopping: Join Fantasea Cruises as they take you to the best selection of swimming and snorkelling hotspots in the Whitsundays.
- Yellow Sub: Enjoy a tour Whitehaven Beach, then cruise to the uninhabited island of Bali Hai for some snorkelling, and fantastic views from onboard the famous Yellow Sub (glass bottom boat).
- Sea Kayaking Whitsundays: A range of sea kayaking tours are available that allow you to explore the Whitsunday Islands in a truly amazing and natural way, including Sunset Paddles, Day Tours, Full Moon Paddles and Overnight Trips.
- Renegade Fishing Charters: Escape on your own with a dinghy, or get a group together and hire a Party Pontoon.
- Cruise Indigo: Offers a range of luxury sailing cruises around the Whitsunday Islands, including the Banjo Paterson Day Sail to Chalkies Beach and Whitehaven Beach, a Twilight Sail aboard a luxuriously appointed 18ft yacht, or the Denison Star Dinner Cruise.
- Safari Tours: Board a Safari 4WD and trek to secluded Coral Cove for a wonderful BBQ dinner around a campfire.
- Hamilton Island Aviation: Offers a range of scenic flights, including Heart Reef & Whitehaven Scenic (aeroplane), Hamilton Highlights (seaplane), Whitsunday Highlights (helicopter), Whitehaven Funseeker (seaplane) and many more.
H2O Sportz Diving & Snorkelling:
- Bait Reef Marina Park Diving Tour
- Snorkel Safari
- P.A.D.I Discover Scuba Diving Course: 1 day duration
- P.A.D.I Open Water Certification Course: 4 day duration
- Advanced Diver Course: 3 day duration
- Sunsail Australia and The Moorings: Based on Hamilton Island, both offer bareboat and crewed yacht charters on a variety of monohulls and catamarans.
- Renegade Fishing Charters: Experience the thrill of game fishing with a number of options available including Full or Half Day Share Charters, Full or Half Day Private Charter, and the 3 Day Marlin Magic Charter.
- Golf: Hamilton Island has plenty of golfing options, including Mini-Golf, Aquatic Golf Driving Range and tours to Laguna Quays Golf Course.
- Beach Sports: Enjoy a number of activities at high tide on Catseye Beach including windsurfing, catamarans, jet-skis, and paddleboards.
- Water Sports: Offers waterskiing, parasailing, speedboat adventures and Reef Ryder Tours.
- Go Karting: Experience the adrenalin rush of driving a baby racer on our all weather track.
- Target Sports: A professionally run shooting range offering day target shooting, small bore rifles and heavy caliber pistols.
- Hamilton Island Sports Club: Offers tennis, racquetball and squash courts, a gym, aerobics and cardio classes, spa and sauna.
- Wire Flyer: Take a birdseye view of the islands ecosystem from a handgliding flying fox.
- Koala Gallery Wildlife Experience: This sanctuary features a large collection of Australian native animals, including koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, crocodiles, wombats, Tasmanian devils, frilled necked lizards and various reptiles.
Relax and Rejuvenate:
- Relaxation Centre: Offers various massage and body balancing techniques, and a range of Pampering Packages.
- Island Hair and Beauty: Indulge yourself top to toe with haircuts and colours, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and more.
- Passage Peak Guided Tour: A great way to re-energise.
- Renegade Dinghy Hire: Escape with our own dinghy to explore the islands at your own pace.
- Sea Kayaking Tours: An ideal way to switch off and tune out. Tours include Sunset Paddles, Day Tours, Full Moon Paddles and Overnight Trips.
- Dinner on the Dock: Indulge in an unforgettable dinner event under the stars.
- Denison Star: Enjoy a sumptuous 4 course dinner aboard the spectacular 107ft Denison Star as you cruise around the Whitsunday Islands.
- Learn to Programs: Hamilton Island has a range of programs available with our most popular centered around food and wine, including Learn to Sushi, Learn to Cook and Learn about Wine Appreciation.
- Gourmet Picnic Hampers: Grab a gourmet picnic hamper and take off on your own island adventure.
- The Great Barrier Feast: An annual food and wine event held over the June long weekend: a true foodies delight.
- Chefs Table Dinner Event Series: A series of exclusive dinners hosted by well-known chefs and winemakers. Previous talent has included Peter Evans of Hugo’s Restaurants, and Iain Riggs of Brokenwood Wines.
