A short ferry ride over from Hamilton Island will transport you to a golfers paradise. Once you have finished a great day of golf, head to the clubhouse at the top of the island for incredible views and a menu inspired by fresh, seasonal produce. Located right on the front of Catseye Beach, surrounded by beautiful lush palms and our lagoon swimming pool, our apartments are self-contained and spacious.
With a separate bedroom, dual access bathroom, fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area and balcony you will have everything you need and more. Hamilton island really is a unique and unforgettable island that we think everyone should have the opportunity to visit. To book your WAHI stay click here.
Our team are waiting to welcome you back to WAHI, as our guests! Play Video. Check Rates Book Now. Toggle navigation Menu. Book with confidence. Official booking website. View all benefits. Cars are a rare sighting Being car-free makes Hamilton Island all the more tranquil. Hamilton Island was purpose-built for tourism Hamilton Island was purchased by Australian winemaker Bob Oatley in It is the largest inhabited island of the Whitsunday Islands The island has a permanent population of around people who are living the island dream.
Hamilton Island is one of the only Whitsunday Islands with an airport Hamilton Island and Airlie Beach make up the two main airports of the Whitsunday region. The golf course has its own island The golf course on Hamilton Island could be a destination in its own right.
It was the mids when European settlers came from the south and moved into the coastal region of the Whitsundays. It was more than 15 years after that the explorer Matthew Flinders, sailed by while undertaking the incredible task of circumnavigating the entire continent. The small, charming coastal village of Airlie Beach appeared on the map in , but it was not until the s that the identity of the Whitsundays moved strongly towards tourism.
That was when the first significant yacht charter companies began to operate out of nearby Shute Harbour. The real boom arrived in the early s with the development of the gateway to the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef: Hamilton Island.
It was Hamilton Island, and what impressed him most was that it had one of the very few north-facing beaches to be found anywhere on the east coast of Australia. He made some inquiries about the island, and within a very short time, he purchased it and decided to turn it into an exciting tourist destination.
Bob Oatley and his family later came to purchase Hamilton Island in and, following an exceptional investment and development program, they now present a world-class destination that promises leisure, lifestyle, adventure and escape in a region of incredible natural beauty. Hotels Holiday Homes. Check-in: Check-in. While other Whitsunday islands have struggled, Hamilton Island has bucked the trend by turning a comfortable profit year-on-year and the Oatley family's continued capital investment in the island is assured.
Investments include ensuring that waste is disposed of in the most environmentally friendly manner - and is re-used wherever possible - as well as making sure power sources are utilised in the most efficient way.
The Oatley Family. Keeping it in the Family Running the island is most definitely a family affair with Sandy Oatley, Chairman of the island's Board, at the helm of the resort's development.
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