It is advisable to keep handy some mosquito repellent
Hamilton Island is situated in the tropical zone and suffers from mosquito infestation. The rains coupled with the tropical cyclones increase the problem. Mosquito borne diseases such as Ross River fever, encephalitis and dengue fever have been reported. It is advisable that you wear long length trousers and full sleeve shirts and use mosquito repellents over all exposed surfaces of your body to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Word of advice while booking flights online
Just make sure that while booking tickets online from any airlines you purchase your baggage allowance. Otherwise you would need to pay the chargeable amount after you check in at the Australian airport.
Danger of getting bitten by Irukandji Jellyfish
The Whitsunday tropical waters contain Irukandji Jellyfish. These jellyfishes can be seen in increased numbers in the warm ocean waters. As are most jellyfishes, these are small and transparent creatures. Getting bitten may lead to a feeling of stinging sensation, severe pain, muscle contractions and probably a bit of breathing difficulties too. Visitors are therefore advised to restrict their swimming pleasures to the pool waters and avoid the warm ocean waters.
Tropical cyclones can be a menace to unaware tourists
The visitors are advised to pay heed to weather forecasts. And in case there is a cyclone forecast, it is mandatory that you practice the conservative approach to deal with it. In case there is such a weather prediction do not venture outdoors and never out into the sea. Tropical cyclones are most prevalent during the wet months starting from January to April. At the least, storms and rains are highly experienced that are not fatally destructive in nature.
Stay away from stray wild animals
While you are out venturing into the island all by yourself, in case you spot any wild animal do not venture close to it or attempt to touch it or feed it or thwart it in any way. If confronted these animals, however small, can be quite dangerous and harm you or bite you. People have had some bitter experience while trying to be extra friendly with wild creatures such as Goanna roaming in the countryside.
Be prepared to experience unpredictable weather at times
It would be most unfortunate for the tourists if you happen to come across bad weather during your vacation in the Hamilton Island. People have reported grave disappointment at having experiences five days to continuous torrential rainfall on the islands during their stay. Summer months, it is said, is the season of unpredictable weather. So just in case you plan your stay on the islands during the summer months, you might just be in for some bad luck and experience rough weather. This can be a spoilsport upsetting all your fun and plans.
Golf buggy problems
Golf buggies form the main transport medium on the island. They are good is covering distances but have been reported to be unsafe. Accidents have been reported where the golf cart have cart have gone down cliffs. As a result, the tourists have suffered fractures, cuts, head injuries and bruises and had to be hospitalized. As a safeguard from such unfortunate happenings, the visitors are advised to procure Queensland Third Party Insurance that applies to these buggies. This insurance provides coverage to the passengers and the other people injured by them. All medical and related costs are covered under the insurance. Please also keep in mind that drivers are not covered under this insurance. Also, the golf buggies are not covered for damages. So in case of damage, the people who hire the buggies need to compensate in full.
Coackatoos living in the island can be a menace
The cockatoos are always in search of food. And sometimes they dare to barge into the dining halls and restaurants to snatch morsels. It is advisable for the tourists not to leave doors and windows open when not in room. Also these birds are known to scratch through door screens to get into the room and can snatch away snacks and other eatables. Visitors are warned to keep the screen of doors and glass doors locked. Tourists might find them cute but they can be a real menace. Some restaurants provide perspex covers for outdoor diners to protect their food just in case they have to leave their food on the table unattended.
Hamilton Island is situated in the tropical zone and suffers from mosquito infestation. The rains coupled with the tropical cyclones increase the problem. Mosquito borne diseases such as Ross River fever, encephalitis and dengue fever have been reported. It is advisable that you wear long length trousers and full sleeve shirts and use mosquito repellents over all exposed surfaces of your body to protect yourself from mosquito bites.
Word of advice while booking flights online
Just make sure that while booking tickets online from any airlines you purchase your baggage allowance. Otherwise you would need to pay the chargeable amount after you check in at the Australian airport.
Danger of getting bitten by Irukandji Jellyfish
The Whitsunday tropical waters contain Irukandji Jellyfish. These jellyfishes can be seen in increased numbers in the warm ocean waters. As are most jellyfishes, these are small and transparent creatures. Getting bitten may lead to a feeling of stinging sensation, severe pain, muscle contractions and probably a bit of breathing difficulties too. Visitors are therefore advised to restrict their swimming pleasures to the pool waters and avoid the warm ocean waters.
Tropical cyclones can be a menace to unaware tourists
The visitors are advised to pay heed to weather forecasts. And in case there is a cyclone forecast, it is mandatory that you practice the conservative approach to deal with it. In case there is such a weather prediction do not venture outdoors and never out into the sea. Tropical cyclones are most prevalent during the wet months starting from January to April. At the least, storms and rains are highly experienced that are not fatally destructive in nature.
Stay away from stray wild animals
While you are out venturing into the island all by yourself, in case you spot any wild animal do not venture close to it or attempt to touch it or feed it or thwart it in any way. If confronted these animals, however small, can be quite dangerous and harm you or bite you. People have had some bitter experience while trying to be extra friendly with wild creatures such as Goanna roaming in the countryside.
Be prepared to experience unpredictable weather at times
It would be most unfortunate for the tourists if you happen to come across bad weather during your vacation in the Hamilton Island. People have reported grave disappointment at having experiences five days to continuous torrential rainfall on the islands during their stay. Summer months, it is said, is the season of unpredictable weather. So just in case you plan your stay on the islands during the summer months, you might just be in for some bad luck and experience rough weather. This can be a spoilsport upsetting all your fun and plans.
Golf buggy problems
Golf buggies form the main transport medium on the island. They are good is covering distances but have been reported to be unsafe. Accidents have been reported where the golf cart have cart have gone down cliffs. As a result, the tourists have suffered fractures, cuts, head injuries and bruises and had to be hospitalized. As a safeguard from such unfortunate happenings, the visitors are advised to procure Queensland Third Party Insurance that applies to these buggies. This insurance provides coverage to the passengers and the other people injured by them. All medical and related costs are covered under the insurance. Please also keep in mind that drivers are not covered under this insurance. Also, the golf buggies are not covered for damages. So in case of damage, the people who hire the buggies need to compensate in full.
Coackatoos living in the island can be a menace
The cockatoos are always in search of food. And sometimes they dare to barge into the dining halls and restaurants to snatch morsels. It is advisable for the tourists not to leave doors and windows open when not in room. Also these birds are known to scratch through door screens to get into the room and can snatch away snacks and other eatables. Visitors are warned to keep the screen of doors and glass doors locked. Tourists might find them cute but they can be a real menace. Some restaurants provide perspex covers for outdoor diners to protect their food just in case they have to leave their food on the table unattended.
