Hamilton Island has a lot of excitement and fun to offer to its visitors apart from the mesmerizing natural beauty and tranquillity. A host of an array of at least sixty activities to choose from leaves the visitors with endless options. The activities are a bright and vibrant mixture of sports, adventures, and experiences to suit the interest of all, young and old, adventurous people as well as peace lovers.
To start with, you can embark upon a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef or the nearby Whitehaven Beach. You can also sail a yacht through the Whitsundays turquoise blue waters or play a round of golf on one of Australia’s premier golf courses. The more enthusiastic and energetic ones can go for snorkelling in the reefs. The more lazy ones can relax at a spa or sun bathe beside one of the island pools without even moving a muscle.
Some adrenalin pumping activities can be arranged such as a shooting range, a wire flyer, a night wildlife tour, water sports and art lessons at the reef hotel. Hiking is a chief attraction among some. Hiking trails stretch through picturesque parks, wildlife sanctuaries and up and down the hilly slopes of the island.
Complimentary or free holiday activities on Hamilton Island
Experts feel Snorkelling in Hamilton Island is easy and at the same time can be a very memorable experience. The coral reefs are a short distance to paddle from the Catseye Beach. Submarine rides can be enjoyed from Reefworld. Underwater PADI dives, deep water turtle discovery and snorkel safaris attract people from all around the world to this part of the world.
Other breath-taking activities might include the following:
To start with, you can embark upon a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef or the nearby Whitehaven Beach. You can also sail a yacht through the Whitsundays turquoise blue waters or play a round of golf on one of Australia’s premier golf courses. The more enthusiastic and energetic ones can go for snorkelling in the reefs. The more lazy ones can relax at a spa or sun bathe beside one of the island pools without even moving a muscle.
Some adrenalin pumping activities can be arranged such as a shooting range, a wire flyer, a night wildlife tour, water sports and art lessons at the reef hotel. Hiking is a chief attraction among some. Hiking trails stretch through picturesque parks, wildlife sanctuaries and up and down the hilly slopes of the island.
Complimentary or free holiday activities on Hamilton Island
- Snorkelling on Hamilton Island
Experts feel Snorkelling in Hamilton Island is easy and at the same time can be a very memorable experience. The coral reefs are a short distance to paddle from the Catseye Beach. Submarine rides can be enjoyed from Reefworld. Underwater PADI dives, deep water turtle discovery and snorkel safaris attract people from all around the world to this part of the world.
- Kayaks and Paddle Ski
- Catamarans on Hamilton Island
- Windsurfing in the Whitsundays
Other breath-taking activities might include the following:
- Attending the weekly services in the All Saints Chapel Service might be a good option.
- Aquatic driving range gives you a chance to practice and improve your swinging and you can also win some exciting prizes.
- Adventure sailing and pumping some adrenalin can be availed on a fast yet comfortable 36 feet catamaran. It is only catamaran in Australia licensed to provide the experience of sailing out on the ‘trapeze’. You can enjoy a refreshing dip boom-netting or relax on the soft trampoline as you explore the Hamilton waters.
- Buggies can be hired for 24 hours a day. One enjoyable activity can be to take the buggy for a ride to the top of One Tree Hill. There is a temporary bar that is set up at 4.30 p.m. each evening.
- Take a full loop in the free shuttle buses that go round regularly. The driver provides commentary and answers all queries.
- Scuba Diving at Reefworld, which is a manmade pontoon located in outer Great Barrier Reef can be very exciting. It presents some of the most spectacular coral gardens and colourful reef fish. Find your own ‘Nemo’ here.
- Take a ride on a seaplane to Whitehaven and land on the virgin white sand beach and sparkling waters. Carry a beach mat to lie down along with savouries such as fresh fruits, picnic hamper and water.
- Have the most belly churning spinning, twisting, fishtailing ride in the Jetryder adrenaline ride.
- Binging in the bakery at not too exorbitant costs can be a treat to the senses. Walking around the island or taking the shuttle bus or the golf buggies all the while admiring the million dollar boats, the whitest of white sands, the spectacular island houses cascading the slopes and overlooking the sea or the captivating architecture of the new Yacht Club can be exhilarating.
