Islands
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Stay close to the reef with resorts, retreats, and beachside apartments across the islands. Choose family-friendly stays, couples hideaways, or wellness-focused escapes, with easy transfers from Airlie Beach and island marinas.
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Hamilton Island
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How do I get to the Whitsunday Islands? Which island best matches my travel style? Can I visit multiple islands during my stay? Whatever you need to know about choosing and accessing the islands in The Whitsundays, we've got the answers. Scroll down further for more in-depth local knowledge.
Getting to the islands
Hamilton Island Airport provides direct island access with regular flights from Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, and Melbourne. Whitsunday Coast Airport near Proserpine suits travellers staying in Airlie Beach or planning to visit multiple islands. Cruise Whitsundays operates daily ferries between the mainland and the islands, with Port of Airlie to Daydream Island taking around thirty minutes. Hamilton Island offers the quickest arrival with its own airport terminal. Hayman Island provides exclusive luxury launches and helicopter transfers for resort guests from the mainland or Hamilton Island. Smaller islands such as Long Island and Camp Island are reached by private water taxis or charter boats. Most day tours include boat transfers.
Getting to the islands
Hamilton Island Airport provides direct island access with regular flights from Brisbane, Cairns, Sydney, and Melbourne. Whitsunday Coast Airport near Proserpine suits travellers staying in Airlie Beach or planning to visit multiple islands. Cruise Whitsundays operates daily ferries between the mainland and the islands, with Port of Airlie to Daydream Island taking around thirty minutes. Hamilton Island offers the quickest arrival with its own airport terminal. Hayman Island provides exclusive luxury launches and helicopter transfers for resort guests from the mainland or Hamilton Island. Smaller islands such as Long Island and Camp Island are reached by private water taxis or charter boats. Most day tours include boat transfers.
Choosing The Right Island
Hamilton Island: A vibrant resort town in The Whitsundays with its own airport and marina village. Restaurants and bars line the waterfront, and activities cater to every age, making it a fully self-contained base for an easy holiday with a touch of sophistication.
Daydream Island: A short journey from the mainland, Daydream pairs family-friendly fun with close encounters in the Living Reef. Expect calm beaches, water activities, and a relaxed resort atmosphere that makes unwinding simple.
Hayman Island: Hayman delivers refined luxury in a secluded setting. Arrive by private water transfer or helicopter, then settle into award-winning dining, pristine beaches, and sophisticated surrounds suited to special occasions.
Long Island: A quiet nature escape with two boutique resorts set among the rainforest.
Camp Island: A private 25-hectare paradise in the northern reaches of The Whitsundays, available for exclusive hire.
Choosing The Right Island
Hamilton Island: A vibrant resort town in The Whitsundays with its own airport and marina village. Restaurants and bars line the waterfront, and activities cater to every age, making it a fully self-contained base for an easy holiday with a touch of sophistication.
Daydream Island: A short journey from the mainland, Daydream pairs family-friendly fun with close encounters in the Living Reef. Expect calm beaches, water activities, and a relaxed resort atmosphere that makes unwinding simple.
Hayman Island: Hayman delivers refined luxury in a secluded setting. Arrive by private water transfer or helicopter, then settle into award-winning dining, pristine beaches, and sophisticated surrounds suited to special occasions.
Long Island: A quiet nature escape with two boutique resorts set among the rainforest.
Camp Island: A private 25-hectare paradise in the northern reaches of The Whitsundays, available for exclusive hire.
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