Whitsunday Islands — Brisbane & Southern Queensland — Travelbag Australia and Round the World 2008 online holiday brochure

Hamilton Island Hamilton Island is situated in the heart of the Whitsundays and is the vibrant holiday mecca of The Great Barrier Reef Islands. With its own airport, sandy beaches, restaurants and bars, it is famed in Australia as the place to go if you're in the know, and many Aussies have holiday homes here. This is the place for fun-filled days full of as much or as little as you please. Activities include cruising, catamaran and yacht sailing, walking, waterskiing, windsurfing, snorkelling and sea kayaking. The Marina Village features fantastic shopping, from the general store to local art and fashion. The island offers an array of accommodation options, from quaint Palm Bungalows to the brand new exclusive qualia, so there is something for most budgets. � Hamilton Island is one of the 74 tropical islands in the Coral Sea between the Queensland Coast and the Great Barrier Reef, and is the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays. � Access to Hamilton Island is by air from Brisbane & Cairns (1hr), Melbourne (3hrs) or Sydney (2.5hrs), or by boat from Shute Harbour near Airlie Beach (for which the closest airport is Proserpine). � A complimentary shuttle service is provided on the island to take you to your hotel. Thereafter, you can tour the island on foot or choose to hire a buggy. 1 2 4 Great Barrier Reef Cruise Tour GBRC � 7 hrs Cruise to the Reefworld pontoon featuring an underwater observatory, reef semi-submersible rides and a covered sundeck to see the best of the reef. Prices from �81 per person including lunch, refreshments & snorkelling equipment. Palm Bungalows Whitehaven Beach Cruise Tour FANWSY � 4 hrs Cruise to picturesque Whitehaven Beach � one of the Whitsundays' premier natural attractions. Spend the afternoon enjoying this 8km stretch of pure white silica sand. Prices from �34 per person including BBQ lunch, afternoon tea and beach activities. 3 Hamilton Island Holiday Properties 3-5 Hamilton Island Holiday Properties are located throughout the island, with a range of one to four bedroom properties. The properties are usually grouped together and share landscaped gardens and a swimming pool, you also have complimentary shared use of a four seater golf buggy. Although self catering you have access to all Hamilton Island facilities. Facilities island facilities including restaurants � bars � caf�s � lounge � fitness centre � 7 pools � tennis � watersports � laundry Rooms TV � air-con � overhead fan � tea & coffee � balcony � terrace � kitchenette The Palm Bungalows are the perfect option for those who want a romantic, affordable island holiday with the added privacy that a garden bungalow provides. In a coconut palm-fringed tropical garden setting, the Palm Bungalows are both popular and delightful. Each bungalow is free-standing, with its own balcony complete with outdoor furniture. Facilities island facilities including restaurants � bars � caf�s � lounge � fitness centre � 7 pools � tennis � watersports � laundry Rooms 49 freestanding bungalows � mini-bar � TV � air-con/fan � tea & coffee � balcony � shower only Offers Free daily breakfast when staying a min of 4 nights Jan08-Mar09 Helicopter & Cruise Tour HFC/HCF � 6 hrs This 30-minute helicopter flight features scenic views of Hamilton Island and Heart Reef. Spend the day at Reefworld pontoon with all its attractions and return by catamaran. Prices from �197 per person including lunch. 1 Map ref: 1 Prices per person per night, room only, in �'s from Palm Bungalow Twin Single 01Jan08-09Jan08 10Jan08-31Mar09 01Apr08-31Mar09 74 63 64 148 126 127 Prices per person per night, room only, in �'s from 1 Bdrm Resortside Twin Single 01Jan08-09Jan08 10Jan08-31Mar09 01Apr08-19Sep08 20Sep08-11Oct08 12Oct08-19Dec08 20Dec08-27Dec08 106 79 68 86 68 86 212 158 136 172 136 172 28Dec08-09Jan09 10Jan09-23Jan09 24Jan09-31Mar09 Supplements apply 28Dec-09Jan, min 5 night stay applies New Year. Lower rates apply for stays of 4 nights or more. Prices shown include return hotel transfers. 72 At a Glance To Airport Marina 3 3 3 5 Map ref: 3 3 Twin 108 86 68 Single 216 172 136 Minimum stay 4 nights year round. Supplements & min 5 night stay applies 31Dec08. Prices shown include return hotel transfers.

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