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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Hamilton Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton Island has to offer.

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When to visit Hamilton Island

Hamilton Island in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 846
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton Island in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 846
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hamilton Island

Plane

When flying to Hamilton Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 1 mile from the city centre The shortest flight to Hamilton Island from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 33h.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton Island is to pick up a car rental from Townsville, which is about 159 miles from Hamilton Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Dollar, among others, in Townsville.

Plane

When flying to Hamilton Island, you’ll arrive at Hamilton Island (HTI), which is located 1 mile from the city centre The shortest flight to Hamilton Island from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 33h.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton Island is to pick up a car rental from Townsville, which is about 159 miles from Hamilton Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Dollar, among others, in Townsville.

Airports near Hamilton Island

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
MKYMackay
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Hamilton Island

United Airlines
Good (10,005 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,958 reviews)
China Southern
Good (162 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,062 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (654 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (555 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (464 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton Island

From 5-star hotels such as the Beach Club to great affordable options like the Palm Bungalows, Hamilton Island offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 512 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 1,070 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton Island

Most booked hotels in Hamilton Island

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Palm Bungalows
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 404+
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Reef View Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 394+
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Qualia
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,524+
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Renting a car in Hamilton Island

Expect to pay C$ 1.69 per litre in Hamilton Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.20 and C$ 26.93.

Expect to pay C$ 1.69 per litre in Hamilton Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 20.20 and C$ 26.93.