7 Nights on Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands
By Caris J · May 21, 2016
- Whitsunday Islands
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- 7 Nights
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- Beach, Watersports, Sailing, Bars, Yoga, Hiking, Relax, Snorkelling
- Origin
- Airlie Beach
- Destination
- Hamilton Island
- Main mode of transport
- Ferry
- Cost per person
- $2000 plus
- Accommodation
- Arthur and Rita hosted us in their Air BnB property...
Trip Summary
Couples trip to the amazing Hamilton Island, Whitsunday Islands
Best Bits
Everything!
Worst Bits
We nearly missed our ferry - but that was our delay with the hire car. Nothing to fault.
Trip Dates and Comments on Timing
November — Hamilton Island weather is rarely bad!
Arrival Logistics
After some time traveling down the coast of Queensland we landed in Airlie beach to continue on to Hamilton Island, Whitsundays. Our overall holiday was a couple of weeks - and this was the highlight!
General Route
A day trip to the Great Barrier Reef and another day trip to Whitehaven beach - heaven on earth! Both guided tours with Explore Group. We recommend them. The other days were spent exploring the island: hiking, sunset chasing, water sports with a lot of eating, relaxing and cocktails by the pool too!
Main Activities
Yoga, watersports, bars, hiking, beaches, sailing, relaxing, sport and exercise, snorkelling.
Food and Drink Highlights
A Mexican place had recently opened up on the main strip. My partner and I also enjoyed an Italian dinner at Romano’s. Cocktails and oysters were great at Manta Ray - they’re popular for their pizzas. Beach Club is good for lunch. My man took me for a date at Coca Chu. Their food and view was a highlight.
Essential Packing for this Trip
We brought our own snorkel masks for the Great Barrier Reef - rather than hire out public mask! If you want to hike, some walking shoes - if you want to relax, thongs. Sunscreen and other beach items.
Our Experience
Made some cool videos :)
About The Traveller
Gender & Age Range
Female, 25 - 36
I’m from
Malaysia
Occupation
Project Officer
My favourite trip as of late
Day hike up Mt. Santubong.
Travelling Style
Book the important stuff, but leave some flexibility in the schedule.
I like to go on the following types of trips
Beaches, Birthday Trips, Watersports.
It’s a dealbreaker when
It’s dangerous - crime.
Continent I know the best
Australasia / Oceania
First Last Name
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I’m from Perth, Western Australia
My favourite trip as of late is New Zealand, solo travel in lots of nature for a soul-refresher.
My travelling style is to Book the first night, then wing it from there!
It’s a dealbreaker when I’m stuck around large groups of package tourists.
Continent I know best is Asia.
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