Hamilton
Island, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, is a
place seemingly designed for honeymoon. It is a preferred spot for those
people who want to enjoy their honeymoon vacation in a calm and soothing
place, far from the fast paced life of cities. The island, having tropical
climate, has been generously blessed by nature. Hamilton island offers lot
of activities, specially for adventure seekers, and the joy, in the company
of your beloved, enhances manifold.
Climate
Hamilton island enjoys a tropical climate throughout the year.Rainfall can
occur between December and February.
Winter extends from June to August with an average maximum temperature of
25°C
Spring extends from September to Novemberwith an average maximum
temperature of 29°C.
Summer extends from December to February with An average maximum
temperature of 31°C.
Autumn extends from March to May with an average maximumtemperature of 29°C.
Best Time to Visit
Hamilton island can be visited practically anytime during the year.
However, the best time to visit the island is autumn and spring.
Places to Visit
Whiteheaven Beach - A honeymoon in Hamilton island will provide you
an opportunity to visit the Whitehaven beach which is counted amongst the
best beaches in the world. The beach is excellent place to take a walk in
the pure white silica sand of the beach and swim in the clear water of the
sea. Here you can relax and enjoy the beauty of nature as much as you want
and also enjoy a bit of beach activities if you want.
Great Barrier Reef - The Hamilton island is arguably the best place
to explore the largest coral reef of the world, the Great Barrier reef. You
can see the reef any day you want on the regular cruises. Activities like
diving and snorekelling on Lady Eliott Island, itself located on the beach,
are very popular among the tourists. The reef is the largest living thing on
the planet seeing it is a unique experience in itself.
Other places you can visit during your visit are the Hamilton island Fauna
park which is the residence of koalas, kangaroos, emus, wombats and a
variety of birdlife. There is also a museum known for its collection of
motorcycles ( infact it is the largest one)
Things to Do
Enjoy Adventure sports - The Hamilton island has beaches that will
provide you immense opportunity to enjoy adventure sports. The island offers
40 plus adventure activities. Waterskiing, catamaran, windsurfing, sea
kayaking, yacthing are just some of the water sports you can enjoy during
your stay. For those of you who prefer slightly different kind of adventure
sports, there is a scope for tennis, gymnastics, nature walks, safari tour
and scenic flights. Hamilton island is the hub of boating activity. Anything
from a bareboat to a luxury cruise can be hired here.
Enjoy Shopping - You can also enjoy shopping in the Hamliton island
where boutiques and speciality store are spread throughout the Marina
village and and resort centre.
Enjoy Eating Out - Hamilton island has a number of places where you
can try out variety of dishes ranging from sea food to other top Australian
dishes. Hamilton island has eleven restuarants and six bars where you can
satisfy your gratify your taste buds.
Getting There
By Air - Flights connect Hamilton island from Sydney, Melbourne and
Brisbane.
Daily flights also fly to Prosperine from where you can take a Whtisunday
transit coach to Shute Harbour and then the Fantasea Blue ferry to the
Hamilton island.
You can also fly to Mackay airport and from there fly to Hamilton island
By Boat - You can also take a ferry to the island from the Shute
Harbour on Australia's mainland which takes approximately 35 minutes
By Road - You acan drive from Prosperine to Shute Harbour( 55 kms)
and leave your car in the security car parking station of Shute harbour and
proceed to the island by a ferry.
By Trains - Prosperine is the nearest town where you can reach by
train.
