After our time in Brisbane, we continued north up the eastern coast of Australia and spent 5 days in the island cluster of the Whitsundays.A couple of years ago, we discovered Hamilton Island and kind of fell in love with its proximity to everything else we wanted to explore in the northern part of Australia. When we learned that it was a port for the Great Barrier Reef and a 20 minute helicopter flight to Whitehaven beach, we knew we wanted Hamilton to be the central hub for our trips around the Whitsundays. The beauty of Hamilton island itself was unparalleled. They only allow golf carts for transportation (some of the resorts do have vans for transferring to and from the airport but the main roads are golf cart only) and there was something calming about not having gas powered vehicles zooming around the island. After we landed, we got our cart and headed to the Airbnb and then the grocery store for some supplies. Shortly after, we decided to spend the rest of the day on Catseye Beach. We were there from mid afternoon until sunset. To watch the sun go down at the beach is always a favorite on vacation! Because we used Hamilton as a jumping off point for several day trips and excursions, we only got about two days to enjoy the island. On our last night we decided to go to One Tree Hill to watch the sun set over the islands around us. We heard it was a must if you go to Hamilton Island and the views did not disappoint. * We snapped some pictures, climbed up on the rocks and tried to stay as still as possible while a very nice couple from Chicago took a panorama of our group and then we headed to dinner in downtown Hamilton. Overall, Hamilton island was a beautiful stay. The night life lacked but it worked for our group... Hamilton Island was our down time between city visits. There was no cell service so it allowed us time to hang out together! Although there were times we felt like we were visiting a retirement community with their strict rules and wary eyes watching your every move, experiencing the unique awesomeness of the island was worth it! Even if Nosey Nellies were in bushes watching for speeders and/or guests with too many people in a golf cart!
*We do have to disclose that our visit and these photos were taken before cyclone Debbie hit the island this past March. Many of their palm trees and bush trees were ripped apart as well as buildings and houses. However, the island is still thriving, there are just a few less trees now. Until Next Time, C + D
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