Hamilton Island

Unless you are a New Zealand citizen granted visa exemption on arrival (in most cases), you will need to obtain a visa prior to visiting Australia. Citizens of all European Union countries, as well as Andorra, Norway, Iceland, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Vatican City are eligible for an eVisitor visa, which can be applied for online. For citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei, South Korea and Malaysia, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) entry permit is available, which can be applied for online and grants holders the right to enter Australia an unlimited amount of times for stays of no longer than 3 months per visit. Citizens of other countries (with the exception of Somalia) are also able to apply for a visitor visa online. For more information, visit the official website of the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs.

The Whitsunday Islands enjoy mild weather all year round, making any time a good time to visit. November, December and January are the hottest months and may feature some rain, while winter is from June to September, with temperatures rarely falling below 20°C (68°F). The busiest periods for tourism are July, September and May, as well as Christmas, Easter and school holidays.

The island is only 5 kilometres long from north to south and 3.5 kilometres wide from east to west, making it easy to explore. You can get around on foot, use the free Island Shuttle, or hire a golf buggy on an hourly, half-daily, or daily basis.

The Hamilton Island Pharmacy is located on Front Street near the Marina.