Hamilton Island, which lies in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, covered in green tropical bushlands is accompanied by the fluorescent blues of the ocean and reefs.
In case you have not been to this beautiful place then this is your complete guide to Hamilton Island and we are going to tell you everything that you need to know. The island, which is the home to gorgeous white beaches, fascinating flora and fauna, myriad marine life and wondrous coral reefs can be your perfect getaway!
popularly also called it "Hamo", it is one of the most popular Islands of Australia and a sought after destination.
From Hamilton Island, you can easily reach world famous locations like Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, the iconic Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island and many more. If you visit this Island you will experience something that no other place nearby will give you, colourful sunsets, breathtaking beaches, buzzing nightlife and all the adrenaline pumping sports action that you could think of.
Let's see three of the best things that you could do here:
Nourishing a wide variety of aquatic life including the turtles, Hamilton Island is an experience of a lifetime where the tourist can see gorgeous reefs and magnificent life underwater more closely. The turtle discovery tour is one of the most famous and renowned choices for this kind of activity. The ticket prices are $30/adult and $20/child, and with just this little money you can get the thrill Hamilton Island is offering and peek into the prison encircling the Reef, sea bed and the beautiful turtles.
If you want to explore the secluded part of Hamilton Island then hiring a dinghy and doing it at your own pace is the best idea. Readily available on rent, these dinghies are the ideal option for those who want to soak in some sun, go fishing or even swim on Henning Island beach, where you can come close to sea life like never before. The rent can start from $145 and go up to $260, and can comfortably carry up to 6 people.
If you are coming for a trip in Australia but have not experienced its wildlife then the trip is not complete. When you are in Hamilton Island, one of the must visit places especially if you have a kid, is the Wildlife Hamilton island. This place is centrally located and it is the home to thousands of species of lizards, koalas and snakes. There are guided tours which allow the tourists to take even a closer peak at the animals and few of them also provide chances to touch them. It is open from 10:00 a.m. in the morning till 5:00 p.m. in the evening, and an adult ticket only costs $26.