Recognized by TripAdvisor as 2014's number one beach in Australia, and one of the best in the world, Hamilton Island's Whitehaven Beach is this year's bucket list item deserving a tick – and in style.

To help celebrate this latest accolade, Hamilton Island is offering a special package offer starting at $1,860AUD per person for a four night stay.

The “Best of the Whitsundays” package is the ideal way to experience the region's attractions from the exotic marine life in the Great Barrier Reef to getting up close and personal with a collection of native animals including koalas, kangaroos, crocodiles, wombats and various reptiles at the Hamilton Island Wildlife Park.  It includes:

•    4 nights accommodation
•    Full buffet breakfast daily
•    Full day trip with Cruise Whitsundays to the Great Barrier Reef
•    Half day trip with Cruise Whitsundays to Whitehaven Beach
•    Weekly entry to the Hamilton Island Wildlife Park
•    Return Hamilton Island airport/marina to hotel transfers
•    Use of catamarans/paddle skis/windsurfers and snorkeling equipment
•    FREE wireless internet at select locations across the island (download limits apply)
•    Unlimited use of the scheduled 'Island Shuttle' service
•    Kids Stay and Eat Free program (conditions apply)
•    Use of the gym

Glenn Bourke, Hamilton Island's CEO, said: 'With five miles of pristine white sand and vibrant turquoise water, there is no questioning why Whitehaven Beach has been recognized as a world class destination.

“When it comes to getting there, Hamilton Island is the gateway to Whitehaven Beach. Our guests can arrive at this extraordinary experience in 30 minutes by high-speed catamaran, in 15 minutes by taking a scenic seaplane or helicopter flight or at leisure on a Sunsail Yacht Charter.”

Although Whitehaven Beach has always been a 'must do' for visitors to Hamilton Island, there has been a growing demand to do so in luxury.  To that end, several options have been introduced including a private helicopter ride complete with a gourmet picnic lunch and Champagne.

Hamilton Island also offers a new exclusive way to soak up the destination from both the sky and sea with the Reef Comber experience that includes a scenic seaplane flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and Heart Reef, before landing by the Reef itself to enjoy an intimate glass bottom boat and snorkeling experience.

For more information on how to experience Whitehaven Beach from Hamilton Island, visit: www.hamiltonisland.com.au/whitehaven-beach  or for information on the package offers, visit http://www.hamiltonisland.com.au/hamilton-island-deals/#21inclusions

Video footage of Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef from Return2Paradise Instameet: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVrBaUKMldA


About Hamilton Island:
Hamilton Island is located off the Queensland coast of Australia, within the Whitsunday Islands at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef. Here visitors can experience everything that is great about Australia – natural landscapes, calm turquoise waters, secluded beaches, beautiful weather, fascinating coral reefs, diverse flora and fauna. Hamilton Island offers a wide range of accommodation options, not to mention over 60 activities and all within a short direct flight from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Cairns. There are also great connections from other Australian cities. www.hamiltonisland.com.au
 

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