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Adults-only pavilions on the island's northern tip.
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Photo: Lochie Riordan / Unsplash- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- Door to door
- ~27hfrom · 2 stops
- Time difference
- …vs San Antonio, today
- Luxury room
- $1,200–2,500per night, typical
- Ideal stay
- 5 nightsAustralia
Island resorts inside the Great Barrier Reef, with Whitehaven Beach's swirling sandbars a boat ride away. Seaplane over Heart Reef for the view.
Don’t miss
- 01Seaplane over Heart Reef and Whitehaven
- 02Snorkel the outer reef
- 03Hill Inlet lookout at low tide
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When to go
BestGoodOff-seasonClosed
June: Dry, mild and clear water.
Where to stay
Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.
InterContinental Hayman Island Resort
A private island resort on the reef.
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You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 5-night stay that’s worth about $400.
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- Getting there
- Fly into HTI. Flight via Sydney or Brisbane to Hamilton Island, about 18 minutes.
- US passport
- An ETA is required before you fly, applied for in the Australian ETA app. State Department country info ↗
- Money
- Australian dollar (AUD)
- Plugs
- I · 230 V
- Language
- English
Entry rules change. Your advisor confirms them for your passport before you book.
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