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Whitehaven Beach and Hamilton Island
Highlights
- Explore Hamilton Island's scenic lookouts on a shuttle bus, soaking in captivating views and local stories.
- Relax on the pristine, silica-rich sands of Whitehaven Beach, enjoying its stunning seven-kilometre stretch of beauty.
- Swim in the azure waters or engage in beach games, making the most of your day in paradise.
- Visit Hamilton Island Wildlife Park for an up-close encounter with native wildlife, enriching your outdoor adventure.
Visit Hamilton Island in the morning and Whitehaven Beach in the afternoon, or vice-versa – the choice is yours.
At Hamilton Island, jump on a shuttle bus and tour around the island. The driver will tell you tall tales and true of the things you see stopping off at some spectacular scenic lookout points. The shuttles circuit the island all day so hop on and off as you please.
Go walking, bowling, hire a golf buggy or visit the boutiques and galleries. There is a generous choice of swimming pools, including the Main Pool with its swim-up bar or hit the long sandy curve of Catseye Beach for seaside fun. Be sure to visit the Hamilton Island Wildlife Park too!
Enjoy a pub lunch at Marina Tavern or Popeyes Fish & Chips.
Whitehaven Beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, stretches for a spectacular seven kilometers. The sand is almost 100 per cent silica, which gives it a vivid white colour. Have a swim in azure waters or entertain yourself with beach games in the sand.
Tour details
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Available from 14 August 2024 to 31 December 2026
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Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Cruise Whitsundays
Cruise Whitsundays is the Whitsunday region’s largest marine operator, offering a range of day cruises, resort connections and overnight experiences on the Great Barrier Reef.
Day experiences offer the chance to snorkel the fringing reef of the Whitsunday Islands and the outer Great Barrier Reef, sink your toes into the soft, white silica sand of Whitehaven Beach, and experience the ultimate relaxation of the surrounding island resorts with Island Resort Connections.
Overnight experiences include the multi-award-winning Reefsleep and Australia’s first underwater accommodation, Reefsuites – one of Australia’s most unique accommodation options, located on the only permanently moored pontoon within the Whitsunday region.
Resort Connections operates out of the Port of Airlie terminal, offering services between the five mainland locations, island resorts and the Whitsunday Coast, as well as facilitating connections between the region’s airports for arrivals and departures.
Join Cruise Whitsundays to experience the best of the Whitsundays and create lasting memories.
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Accreditations
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Gladstone Area Promotion and Development Limited
- QLD – Tourism Whitsundays
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