24 hour notice is recommended. A good mid-charter stopover. There is a variety of restaurants to suit all budgets. Marina fee includes water if available (not exceptional drinking quality), showers/laundry, ice, garbage drop and use of resort facilities (ie. doctors, hairdressers, chemist, photo lab, resort pools & bars). Good bush walks, lots of activities to choose from and good nightlife.
Call channel 68 when approaching the harbour
Anchoring is not permitted
Overnight marina berth $90 or $15 per hour
www.hamiltonisland.com.au
Howard [ Just Imagine ] 16-Jan-2010Hamilton Harbour is marked by port and starboard beacons, the harbour is dredged to 2.4 m at low water throughout, deeper in the channel that runs just off the marina to the main jetties at the head of the harbour. Radio ahead to the harbour master on VHF 16/68 and make arrangements for a berth. Call again on arrival and you will be directed again to a berth or mooring. The overnight fee entitles you to 'the keys to the island'. Nearby to Hamilton Island is Gulnare Inlet. It is a very protected anchorage that has a few shallow spots on the way in, so be aware of the state of the tide, it is probably best to enter on a rising tide.
www.rentayacht.comHoward [ Just Imagine ] 16-Jan-2010