Hamilton Island Circuit, Whitsunday Islands, Queensland

A circuit around Hamilton Island, taking in the high point, Passage Peak, where there are views over other islands in the Whitsundays archipelago.

Hamilton Island Circuit

I’m not usually one for tropical holidays but I really enjoyed a few days on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays, back in 2014. Apart from lazing about in the hotel pool we did a shortish bushwalk around the island taking in a couple of beaches and the high point Passage Peak, where there are views over nearby islands.

There are a few track options which you can view on the Hamilton Island website. The walks are not very long but they could still be tiring in hot weather.

Hamilton Island Circuit: The Scenery

Hamilton Island Circuit
Looking back towards the resort.

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Hamilton Island Circuit
From the high point of the island, Passage Peak (234m).

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Hamilton Island Circuit
One of the beaches we stopped at to have a swim. Didn’t realise at the time that the potentially deadly irukandji jelly fish may have been in these waters.

Hamilton Island Circuit

Hamilton Island Circuit
Mangroves
Hamilton Island Circuit
The lorikeets were so tame you could get photos like this just with a camera phone.

Author: Edward Hathway

I'm a clinical psychologist and keen hiker.

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