Hamilton Island is one of 74 islands in the Coral Sea, which is situated between the Great Barrier Reef and Queensland coast. It is the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays.

On the same latitude as Honolulu and Mauritius, it has a year-round tropical climate with an average temperature of 81 degrees Fahrenheit (27.4 degrees Centigrade).

Tourist accommodation ranges from hotels to private bungalows to self-catering properties. Activities range from watersports and game fishing to golf, tennis and bushwalking.

Shopping includes boutiques and art, available at the Marina Village or Resort Centre. There are direct flights to mainland Australia daily.

Golf buggies are the main mode of transport.