Venue Highlights
No other destination in this part of the world offers such an idyllic setting for conferences, meetings, product launches, exhibitions, incentives and conventions as Hamilton Island.
It is the only island with a variety of hotels, apartments and villas to suite all tastes and budgets, as well as offering an endless array of activities.
Best of all, the island landscape offers a myriad of creative ideas for your conference. For instance the beautiful ambience of the Lighthouse Extravaganza overlooking the harbour, a delegate movie night around or in the main resort pool, a sea kayaking or golf buggy rally that takes in the magnificent island scenery, a mini-golf moonlight cocktail party, a twilight sail aboard a 60ft yacht or a sumptuous seafood dinner upon a floating pontoon!
Location
Hamilton Island is nestled among the Whitsunday Islands, a group of 74 islands just off the Queensland coast and at the edge of the world famous Great Barrier Reef.
Best of all, the island enjoys a year round warm tropical climate which allows you to visit any time of the year.
Surrounded by idyllic coral fringed beaches, Hamilton Island provides the perfect backdrop for the ultimate conference or incentive.
Access to Hamilton Island has never been easier with its own airport, increased capacity, more affordable fares and direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns plus connections from other major capital cities.
Accommodation
Hamilton Island offers a variety of accommodation to suit everyone's requirements, and it's conveniently located close to all conference facilities and venues.
The Beach Club is a five star beachfront boutique style hotel exclusively catering for adults. The Reef View Hotel, Hamilton Island's 4 star property, offers panoramic Coral Sea views from the balconies of some of the largest hotel rooms in the South Pacific.
The Hamilton Island Apartments and Villas range from 3-5 star fully self-contained apartments and villas offering the ideal accommodation for delegates travelling with children or intending on staying pre or post the conference with their families.
Catering Information
Located around the Marina Village and the resort centre are a myriad of exciting eateries with ten cosmopolitan restaurants including a dinner cruise, 6 bars including a nightclub and cafes ranging from traditional Italian to casual alfresco dining. The jewel in the crown is Hamilton Islands signature restaurant, The Beach House, situated on Catseye Beach with stunning views, exceptional contemporary cuisine, fine wines and outstanding service.
Themed dinners for groups on Hamilton Island include Mardi Gras parades, dinners afloat pontoons, on wharfs at the marina, on the sands of Catseye beach, poolside, under marquees and many other exciting locations. With an entire island at your disposal, you are only limited by your imagination.
Recreational Facilities
There are over 40 different activities on offer including Great Barrier Reef trips, helicopter rides, twilight sailing, SCUBA diving, go-kart racing, fishing, snorkeling, waterskiing and windsurfing, just to name a few. Or if you just want to do nothing at all, there are 6 pools to laze beside.
Teambuilding actvities include buggy and sea kayaking rallies, sailing regattas, beach Olympics and cocktail making competitions.
There's never a dull moment on Hamilton Island.
Technical Facilities
AVPartners are conveniently located on Hamilton Island to handle all your technical requirements from a simple overhead projector to video conferencing.
Accolades
Whitsunday Tourism Awards - Meetings Year 1998
Whitsunday Tourism Awards - Meetings Year 1999
Whitsunday Tourism Awards - Meetings Year 2001
(Entry into hall of fame)
QLD Tourism Awards - Meetings Year 2001
Whitsunday Tourism Awards - Business Tourism Year 2003
Additional Information
From start to finish each client's requirements are fully catered for with a friendly and can-do attitude so that your expectations are exceeded and the event is the best possible and most memorable experience for you and your delegates. Hamilton. The island that's spoiling Australia.