Hamilton Island in Queensland, Australia is the largest populated island of the Whitsunday Islands. It is situated about 887 kilometres north of Brisbane and roughly 512 kilometres south of Cairns. It is also the only island with its own commercial airport in the Great Barrier Reef, with fast direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns. Like most of the Whitsunday region, Hamilton Island was formed as the sea level rise, which created numerous drowned mountains close to Queensland's East Coast. The island reported a population of 1,208 at the 2011 Australian Census. Hamilton Island is a well-known tourist destination throughout the year. The island is hosting its annual Hamilton Island Race Week yachting festival in late August, where over 250 yachts from across Australia and New Zealand are gathering around the Whitsunday Islands for a week of races. It is just one of the events hosted in Hamilton Island.

Airports in Hamilton Island

Great Barrier Beef Airport

Great Barrier Reef Airport is an airport that serves the Hamilton Island and Whitsunday Islands. This airport is mostly known as the Hamilton Island Airport. Great Barrier Reef Airport is a privately owned airport use for the public. This airport is served by several airlines such as Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, Qantas and Qantas Link. This Great Barrier Reef Airport also becomes the primary airport in Whitsunday Islands. Direct flights are also available from this Great Barrier Reef Airport to and from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns. Private flights and chartered flights can fly to this Great Barrier Reef Airport as well. This airport initially constructed in 1980. At the end of June 2011, this airport has handled more than 457,641 passengers. This Great Barrier Reef Airport is also the 19^th busiest airport in Australia. If you are coming from Singapore, you can board a flight at Singapore Changi Airport to get to Great Barrier Reef Airport. You can choose to board either Qantas or Singapore Airlines to get to Hamilton Island. However, there are no direct flights available from Singapore to Hamilton Island. You can get a deal from SGD 1,219 for a return ticket between Singapore and Hamilton Island.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Hamilton Island?

The peak and busiest times of Hamilton Island are in July followed by September and May. Hotel prices and flight tickets will be higher than in any other months. However, you can still get great deals if you book a flight or accommodation ticket earlier. The lesser month with travellers is in December. You can get cheap flight tickets and hotels if you are visiting Hamilton Island that month.

If you are looking for a warm month in Hamilton Island, you can visit Hamilton Island during December. The temperature during that month is around 38.3 °C during day time and it is rarely dropping below 22.3 at night.

You can visit Hamilton Island in August to celebrate its renowned Yachting Festival Race Week. There will be many competitors all over the world. Be sure to come to Hamilton Island during that time.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Hamilton Island?

Hamilton Island Wildlife – if you are in Hamilton Island, you surely do not want to miss the opportunity to visit the Hamilton Island Wildlife. You can see many wildlife there, especially Koala. Bring your kids there!

Catseye Beach – you can also spend your day in Catseye Beach. Various activities that you can do while you at the beach. You can do a picnic or swim at the beach.

Hamilton Island Gold Club – if you are into golfing, this is the place for you to spend your time in Hamilton Island.