Hamilton Island is now offering free Wi-Fi access to guests staying on the popular Whitsundays' Island in the Great Barrier Reef.

One of the first major Australian tourist destinations to offer complimentary Wi-Fi, guests staying at the Reef View Hotel and Palm Bungalows will now receive a complimentary 400MB broadband package upon arrival, which can be used both In Room and around the Island including in the Reef View Foyer and Lounge Bar, at the Tour Desk/Outrigger Centre, Island Bar (Main Pool), Kegal Bowling, Hamilton Island Yacht Club and the Airport Lounge and Baggage Area.

Phillipa Harrison, Hamilton Island's General Manager Sales, said: 'Wi-Fi is a very hot topic right now, and expanding our complimentary Wi-Fi has been a key focus for us. We recognize the need to stay abreast of what our consumers want and with the growing prevalence of social media it was a natural progression for us.'

Sophie Baker, Hamilton Island's Senior Communications Manager said the Island also wanted to support Tourism Australia's aspirations to make Australia the world's most talked about holiday destination.

'Social media apps and platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and Twitter allow our guests to share their stories and experiences in real time around the globe. This advocacy is both authentic and far-reaching, thus by giving our guests complimentary Wi-Fi access we're helping them to share their stories and sell Hamilton Island, and Australia, to the world.'

Guests staying in a Hamilton Island Holiday Home also now receive complimentary Wi-Fi, accessible at the same Island locations. The complimentary Wi-Fi packages have an expiration period of four days; however guests can request a further complimentary 400MB after their initial package has expired.

The luxurious qualia resort, Yacht Club Villas and boutique Beach Club Resort already offer complimentary Wi-Fi to guests.

For day visitors or guests staying privately on the Island, there is also a new, generous Wi-Fi purchasing option. A 2GB broadband package will cost just $25AUD with a four day validity period, allowing guests to access high volume internet content, including downloads and streaming.

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ABOUT HAMILTON ISLAND

Hamilton Island is one of 74 tropical islands in the Coral Sea between the Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The largest inhabited island in the Whitsunday Islands, Hamilton Island is on the same latitude in the southern hemisphere as Honolulu in the north with an average of 81°F temperatures year round.  With five resort accommodation choices, 10 restaurants and varied water and beach activities, the Island makes the perfect launching pad for US travelers to enjoy Australia's most spectacular beaches, explore the Great Barrier Reef and create an unforgettable vacation in tropical Australia.   Hamilton Island is easily accessible from major East Coast cities in Australia in less than three hours.  For more information about Hamilton Island, visit www.hamiltonisland.com.au