Best Time to Visit

The Whitsunday Islands enjoy mild weather all year round, making any time a good time to visit. November, December and January are the hottest months and may feature some rain, while winter is from June to September, with temperatures rarely falling below 20°C (68°F). The busiest periods for tourism are July, September and May, as well as Christmas, Easter and school holidays.

Passport / Visa

Unless you are a New Zealand citizen granted visa exemption on arrival (in most cases), you will need to obtain a visa prior to visiting Australia. Citizens of all European Union countries, as well as Andorra, Norway, Iceland, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Vatican City are eligible for an eVisitor visa, which can be applied for online. For citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei, South Korea and Malaysia, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) entry permit is available, which can be applied for online and grants holders the right to enter Australia an unlimited amount of times for stays of no longer than 3 months per visit. Citizens of other countries (with the exception of Somalia) are also able to apply for a visitor visa online. For more information, visit the official website of the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs.

• Web:

  immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/visit

Hamilton Island Airport (HTI)

Hamilton Island is the only Whitsunday Island with its own airport. There is a direct connection to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. The airport is serviced by around 50 flights per week, with complimentary shuttle buses available to take you directly to your accommodation.

• Web:

  www.hamiltonisland.com.au/getting-here/airport

• Phone:

  +61 7 4946 9999

Electricity

Australia operates on a 230/240V supply voltage and 50Hz frequency. The country uses Type I power plugs, which feature two flat pins forming a 'V' shape, along with a grounding pin. This standard is also commonly used in New Zealand, Argentina, China, and several Pacific island nations. Remember to pack a universal adapter if your devices use a different plug type to ensure hassle-free charging.

Getting Around

The island is only 5 kilometres long from north to south and 3.5 kilometres wide from east to west, making it easy to explore. You can get around on foot, use the free Island Shuttle, or hire a golf buggy on an hourly, half-daily, or daily basis.

• Web:

  www.hamiltonisland.com.au/getting-around-island/shuttle-bus

• Opening hours:

  The shuttle bus runs daily 6:30am–11pm

Pharmacy

The Hamilton Island Pharmacy is located on Front Street near the Marina.

• Web:

  www.hamiltonislandpharmacy.com.au

• Address:

  Front Street, Hamilton Island

• Phone:

  +61 7 4946 9053

• Opening hours:

  Daily 8:30am–6pm