Hamilton Island is situated in the heart of the Whitsundays and is one of 74 tropical islands that lie between the Queensland Coast and The Great Barrier Reef. It is a place to experience everything or enjoy doing absolutely nothing, idyllic coral fringed beaches provide the backdrop for an ideal tropical holiday experience.

Hamilton Island lies on the same tropical latitude as Honolulu in the northern hemisphere and Mauritius in the south. It has a year round warm tropical climate with an average temperature of 27.4 degrees celsius. Its maximum summer temperatures (December, January and February) are around 30 degrees celsius, with maximum winter temperatures (June, July and August) around 23 degrees.

Special packages with kids in mind mean families are especially welcome on Hamilton Island. Hamilton has activities to entertain the entire family including go-karts, mini-golf, the Koala Gallery Wildlife Experience (kangaroos, koalas, wombats, emus & crocodiles), watersports, tours and a unique Wire-Flyer. Hamilton Island Apartments and Villas are self-contained accommodation, including hotel style serviced apartments on the resort side and private self-contained apartments and villas on the North-Western side of the island. Choose between one to four bedroom apartments ranging from standard to deluxe categories. There are a number of exciting places to eat and kids under 15 stay, play and eat free (valid until 31st March 2005). The free Clownfish Club up to 14 years is the only fully accredited childcare facility in the Whitsundays. Parents can relax knowing that the children are enjoying safe, supervised age-related activities including arts and crafts, beachcombing, snorkelling, hiking, fishing, mini-golf and pool games.

For honeymoons and romantic holidays Hamilton has romantic hideaways at every turn where you can relax and watch the spectacular sunsets with a hamper of champagne and strawberries, enjoy a picnic on a deserted beach or dine under the star filled Whitsunday's sky at an array of award-winning restaurants. There's accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes from rustic and private Palm Bungalows through to the deluxe at the Beach Club Resort. Hamilton can also organise an unforgettable, intimate wedding with a choice of romantic beach, garden or chapel ceremonies.

For the single holidaymaker there are six bars and nightclubs, eleven restaurants, a host of shopping facilities and a huge choice of activities. No stress in a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere. Pick yourself a spot under a palm tree, grab a cocktail and catch up on your rest or jump in to experience the 85 activities on offer. Maybe take a tour to the Great Barrier Reef, neighbouring islands and the world-famous Whitehaven Beach. Choose from four hotels to suit your style and budget including the Palm Bungalows, the breathtaking vistas of the Reef View Hotel, the convenient self-contained Whitsunday Holiday Apartments, or the deluxe Beach Club Resort.