The Whitsundays, in the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, is world famous for sun, golden sands, and the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea. It seems fitting therefore, that the region’s premier golf course truly embodies the breathtaking beauty of this region. That course is Hamilton Island Golf Club.

If it's a dose of wonder you need than Australia's Whitsunday Islands is unbeatable. Cornflower blue skies. Crystal clear water framed by endless stretches of the whitest sand. Out into open ocean and sparkling sapphire and emerald seas glitter all year long.

All those calming blues and greens amp up the serenity. Even a brief holiday here re-sets your mind and body. No matter if your vacay plan is a thrill-a-minute adventure or sneaky cat-naps by the pool, a Whitsundays break is guaranteed to take your breath away.

We found paradise in the Whitsundays. Right in the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef is a group of 74 islands that make up the Whitsundays. This area is known for its incredible snorkelling, pristine beaches, and sailing! So if you’re looking for the perfect tropical vacation, this is it!

David and Carolyn Colfelt are among the Whitsundays’ original bareboat charterers. 

When David Hutchen started the Whitsunday Reef Festival 19 years ago, little did he know it would one day come of age as the ‘Great Barrier Reef Festival’.