Location
Hamilton Island is located between the Queensland coast and Great Barrier Reef. It is the largest island in the Whitsundays between the coastline of Mackay and Townsville.
Interesting Facts
- Over 80% of Hamilton Island is natural tropical bushland
- Home to many native animals
- It is in the heart of Whitsundays
- Hamilton Island has over a dozen walking trails
When is the best time to visit?
The weather is fairly warm though out the year the average temperature being 27.4 degrees Celsius. In summer the maximum temperature going to 30 degrees Celsius and a maximum temperature for winter is around 23 degrees Celsius.
Unique flora
- Bauhinia
- Hibiscus
- Ancient Cycads
Unique fauna
- Lorikeet
- Kookaburra
- Cockatoo
Useful Tips
- Bring swimmers, hat, sunnies and sunscreen, it could very quite warm
- Shoes suitable for bush walking because a lot of the island is tropical bushland
- Carry and use a strong reliable mosquito repellant everywhere you go
Things to Do
Seaplane over Heart Reef, you will experience a seaplane water landing on Whitehaven Beach, where you can enjoy the sand and sun.
Hire a golf cart! It is the easiest way to get around the island is the rent a 'buggy'
Scuba Diving at Reef world, it is approx. a 2 hour cruise from Hamilton Island and is located within the reef's best coral garden and the dive would also be under strict supervision by an experienced diver.
Biliography
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Mmusg.com, (2013). FLORA & FAUNA OF HAMILTON ISLAND, NORTH QUEENSLAND | the M chronicles. [online] Available at: http://mmusg.com/flora-fauna-of-hamilton-island-north-queensland/ [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Australianseed.com, (2015). Bauhinia Image. [online] Available at: https://australianseed.com/persistent/catalogue_images/products/bauhinia-purpurea.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Adonline.id.au, (2015). Ancient Cycads. [online] Available at: http://www.adonline.id.au/plantevol/images/cycads.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
YouTube, (2015). Hamilton Island - Heaven on earth. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LqCY1KUdEY [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Upload.wikimedia.org, (2015). Hibiscus Image. [online] Available at: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Hibiscus_pink.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Cdn3.gbot.me, (2015). Lorikee Image. [online] Available at: https://cdn3.gbot.me/photos/LU/t1/1313795690/Rainbow_Lorikeets-Hamilton_Island-20000000001693834-500x375.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Englishexercises.org, (2015). Kookaburra Image. [online] Available at: http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/my_documents/my_pictures/2009/nov/6EC_kookaburra-pair.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Bbmlive.com, (2015). Cockatoo Image. [online] Available at: http://www.bbmlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Whitsundays-Cockatoo-Hamilton-Island.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Greatbarrierreef.com.au, (2015). Hamilton Island - Tropical Heart | Great Barrier Reef .com.au. [online] Available at: http://www.greatbarrierreef.com.au/islands/hamilton-island/ [Accessed 28 Jul. 2015].
Hamiltonisland.com.au, (2015). Seaplane Flights: Heart & Great Barrier Reef | Hamilton Island Activities. [online] Available at: http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/whitehaven-beach/reef-and-beach-explorer-by-seaplane [Accessed 24 Jul. 2015].
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Hamiltonisland.com.au, (2015). Main Swimming Pool & The Pool Bar | Hamilton Island Activities. [online] Available at: http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/swimming-pools/main-pool [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Hamiltonisland.biz, (2015). Hamilton Island Facts. [online] Available at: http://www.hamiltonisland.biz/Information/Hamilton-Island-Facts [Accessed 23 Jul. 2015].
Environmental Fact Sheet. (2015). [online] Available at: http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/HamiltonIsland/media/PDF-Files/PR/environmental-fact-sheet.pdf [Accessed 28 Jul. 2015].
Mmusg.com, (2013). FLORA & FAUNA OF HAMILTON ISLAND, NORTH QUEENSLAND | the M chronicles. [online] Available at: http://mmusg.com/flora-fauna-of-hamilton-island-north-queensland/ [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Australianseed.com, (2015). Bauhinia Image. [online] Available at: https://australianseed.com/persistent/catalogue_images/products/bauhinia-purpurea.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Adonline.id.au, (2015). Ancient Cycads. [online] Available at: http://www.adonline.id.au/plantevol/images/cycads.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
YouTube, (2015). Hamilton Island - Heaven on earth. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LqCY1KUdEY [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Upload.wikimedia.org, (2015). Hibiscus Image. [online] Available at: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7c/Hibiscus_pink.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Cdn3.gbot.me, (2015). Lorikee Image. [online] Available at: https://cdn3.gbot.me/photos/LU/t1/1313795690/Rainbow_Lorikeets-Hamilton_Island-20000000001693834-500x375.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Englishexercises.org, (2015). Kookaburra Image. [online] Available at: http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/my_documents/my_pictures/2009/nov/6EC_kookaburra-pair.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Bbmlive.com, (2015). Cockatoo Image. [online] Available at: http://www.bbmlive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Whitsundays-Cockatoo-Hamilton-Island.jpg [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Greatbarrierreef.com.au, (2015). Hamilton Island - Tropical Heart | Great Barrier Reef .com.au. [online] Available at: http://www.greatbarrierreef.com.au/islands/hamilton-island/ [Accessed 28 Jul. 2015].
Hamiltonisland.com.au, (2015). Seaplane Flights: Heart & Great Barrier Reef | Hamilton Island Activities. [online] Available at: http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/whitehaven-beach/reef-and-beach-explorer-by-seaplane [Accessed 24 Jul. 2015].
Things to Do in Hamilton Island. (2015). [online] Available at: http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Australia/State_of_Queensland/Hamilton_Island-1875431/Things_To_Do-Hamilton_Island-TG-C-1.html [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].
Hamiltonisland.com.au, (2015). Main Swimming Pool & The Pool Bar | Hamilton Island Activities. [online] Available at: http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/swimming-pools/main-pool [Accessed 1 Aug. 2015].