Whitsunday Islands, Australia

The Journey

• Day 1 — Arrival in Hamilton Island

  • Arrival on Hamilton Island
  • Checked in at Hibiscus 206
  • Bought groceries at IGA
  • Dinner at Romano’s Italian Restaurant

• Day 2 — Hamilton Island Air - Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight

  • Scenic flight showcasing the Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, the outer reef, and the world‑famous Heart Reef
  • Time at the Reefworld Pontoon with snorkeling and coral viewing from the underwater chamber

• Day 3 — Cruise Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach Chill and Grill

  • Cruised to Whitehaven Beach for the Chill and Grill experience, including lunch
  • Relaxed, swam, and spent time on the beach
  • Joined a guided walk to Hill Inlet and the Whitehaven Beach lookout
  • Returned to the island in the late afternoon
  • Dinner at Coca Chu

• Day 4 — Roamed the Island Using the Buggy

  • Spent the day exploring Hamilton Island by buggy
  • Stopped at various lookouts and beaches along the way
  • Joined the Explore BBQ Dinner Cruise for dinner

• Day 5 — Hamilton Island Golf Club Lunch

  • Took the ferry across to Dent Island
  • Had lunch at the Hamilton Island Golf Club
  • Returned to the island in the afternoon

• Day 6 — Relaxing Day on Hamilton Island

  • Spent the day relaxing and swimming
  • Bought souvenirs on the island

• Day 7 — Departure

  • Checked out and headed to the airport
  • Flew home from Hamilton Island

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The Costs

Category	Cost (AUD)
Accommodation (Hibiscus)	$2,965
Flights	$2,385
Tour — Helicopter Trip (Hamilton Island Air)	$2,625
Tour — Whitehaven Beach Cruise	$630
Tour — Dent Island Golf Course	$60
Food & Drinks	$1,001
Insurance (Buggy)	$72
Shopping & Souvenirs	$78
Total	$9,816