The Hamilton Island Experience

Hamilton Island is the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays, and here you'll find a wide variety of things to see and do, including boutiques and specialty stores, galleries, bars, cafes and restaurants. There are also over 40 different activities*, with everything from jet ski and quad bike tours to parasailing, windsurfing, hang-gliding, target shooting, bushwalking, go-karting or simply relaxing by one of the many pools or on beautiful Catseye Beach.  A great way to get around is to hire a golf buggy and explore the island at your leisure or alternatively catch a ride on the complimentary island shuttle.  Whether you are looking for action packed adventure or laid back relaxation, you'll find it on Hamilton Island. Feel free to visit the Tour Desk located at the Resort Centre for help planning your day.

With regular ferry services to and from Hamilton Island; if you want to take a little longer - you can!

Available for departure from Shute Harbour, with connections from mainland accommodation.

Click here to visit Hamilton Island.

* Activities are optional extras and additional costs

Hamilton Island Experience Timetable

From Shute Harbour

Depart Shute:   8:00am, 8:45am, 9:45am or 11.00am

Arrive Shute:   2:00pm, 3:45pm, 5:00pm, 5:10pm, 5:40pm or 6:25pm   

Refer to Ferry Timetable page for more detailed Hamilton Island timetable information.

Hamilton Island Experience Prices

Hamilton Island Experience (ex Shute Harbour)

Adult:                          $125.00
Child (5 - 15 years):      $62.00 

* Lunch and activities are additional costs.  Prices effective from 1 April 2010. All Prices are AUD and include GST and Jetty Taxes. All prices and timetables are subject to change without notice.

Hamilton Island Inclusions

  • Full day at Hamilton Island
  • Return Fantasea transfer to Hamilton Island
  • Travel on board an air-conditioned catamaran
  • Return Whitsunday Transit coach transfers from Cannonvale and Airlie Beach to Shute Harbour
  • Use of the scheduled "Island Shuttle" service
  • Information booklet and map
  • Use of marina amenities and change rooms
  • Free use of the Main Pool and Bougainvillaea Pool
  • Included with every Hamilton Island Experience Package are a number of special offers and value vouchers which will be supplied to you from Fantasea at Shute Harbour prior to boarding your vessel.

What To Bring

  • Towel
  • Sunhat
  • Sunscreen
  • Swim wear
  • Camera
  • Warm top / weatherproof jacket
  • Cash for drinks and snacks