Taylor Swift recently took a beak on Hamilton Island before her Australian Tour.
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Eating on Hamilton Island
Whitsunday Apartment 1306 W has a fully equipped new kitchen with a family size fridge/freezer, oven/hotplates and a separate microwave. There are even cake tins for that special occasion. It also has a large balcony with BBQ and an outdoor table and chairs for alfresco dining - or a bacon and eggs breakfast. It makes dining easy and inexpensive with young children especially if they just want a toasted sandwich. Restaurants on Hamilton Island Brommie Restaurant - Hamilton Islands' Yacht Club - fine dining The Clubhouse - Dent Island Golf Club House - a fantastic experience TAKO - Mexican Cuisine and family favourite. Sails on Catseye beach - General Australian Cuisine Romano's Restaurant - Italian Cuisine Manta Ray Café and Pizza - Pizza and casual dining Mariners - Seafood Marina Tavern - Pub - type meals Coca Chua - Asian Cuisine There are many bars and places to relax on the island. Fresh Island Seafood Supplying the finest in local Australian wild caught seafood, fresh or precooked -to your door! They offer a wide selection of fresh fish, prawns, oysters, muscles, crabs, smoked seafood, sushi, platters and catering. Phone 0409 411 294 or visit www.fishi.com.au Supermarket Hamilton Island has a new IGA Supermarket - Open from August 1st, 2017. Located at the East end of Front Street, on the Marina Side of the island. It's open 365 days per year and has the usual supermarket supplies. It offers a broad selection of price competitive products and has a large Delicatessen section. It even supplies Roast chickens for an easy to make lunch or dinner. EVENTS -
March Weekends of Wonderment May, Stamford Financial Hilly Marathon May, Mothers Day Classic June, The Great Whitehaven Beach Run July, Away - The Art of Photography Workshop August, Audi Hamilton Island Race Week July - August - September, Whale Watching September, Pas De Deux in Paradise October, PGA Professional Championship October, Hamilton Island Amateur Golf Championship November, Hamilton Island Triathalon November, Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim |
THINGS
TO DO
Hamilton Island is located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. There is a reef in Catseye Bay where you can snorkel and see an amazing array of fish and sea creatures. There are a range of activities to satisfy the sporty adventurers to the romantics. You can bring your binoculars, laze on the Apartment balcony and gaze over Catseye Bay. For the more adventurous you can enjoy the many water activities on Catyseye Bay - directly below the apartment, sail around the Whitsunday Islands or any of the endless activities below. All tours and day trips can be booked on Hamilton Island at the Resort Centre Tour Desk - 5 minutes stroll from the apartment. 
The Great Barrier Reef. One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World
Scuba Dive or Snorkel the Great Barrier Reef Discover the Great Barrier Reef by Air Sail the Whitsunday Islands and explore the Great Barrier Reef Board a Day Charter Boat to the Outer Reef Sail or Motor to the famous Whitehaven Beach on a 1/2 or full day tour Hamilton Island offers many ways to enjoy the Whitsunday Islands
Dining on the Hamilton Star Hiring a Yacht or Dingy Jet Skiing around the Island Para Sailing Scenic flights with Hamilton Island Aviation Scuba Diving Snorkelling Sea Kayaking tours, by day or sunset Twilight Sailing Visit the Wildlife Park
Koala Gallery is a 5 minute stroll or 1 minute Buggy drive from the apartment. You can cuddle a Koala and Wombat or view feeding time of the crocodiles. Wonder the paths and discover some lesser known Marsupials unique to Australia. Wallabies, Cockatoos' and Lorikeets frequent the Apartment Resort grounds and the surrounding bush is a wonderland of native animals and birds. Bush walking will take you off the beaten track. Take a 45min hike to Passage Peak - at the top of Hamilton Island and gaze over the Coral Sea to nearby Whitsunday Island. The starting point for these bush walks are directly behind the Apartment. You can also take a stroll around the residential side of the island. For the Kids
Play a round of 18 hole Mini Golf Practice your swing at the golf driving range Go bowling at the 9-pin Bowling Alley and Amusement Arcade Play Pool or Chess at the Resort Centre Race a motorised Go-Cart around the outdoor race track Hire a motorised Quad Bike and explore the bush Participate in the jumping castle, face painting, hair braiding and many other activities - during the peak seasons.
For the Big Kids
Try a Sports Fishing Charter Practice your swing at the golf driving range Play a round of golf on the spectacular par 71, 18 hole golf course - designed by British Open Winner Peter Thomson - then have a drink at the spectacular clubhouse. Visit the Day Spa for an assortment of treatments from body wraps to algae treatments Take a workout at the fully equipped gym with weights, weight machines and cardio options Play a game of tennis or Squash – also located at the gym |