Hamilton Island
Jul 3rd 2012, 8:51 am
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Hamilton Island
So my husband is having one of those "0" birthdays in March and I'm trying to think of a holiday to book as a surprise.
He does a lot of international travel for work so I know he won't want a massively long flight anywhere, so I've come up with a few days in Sydney then a trip to Hamilton Island as a possibility.
Anyone been to Hamilton Island? Nice places to stay (us and a 6 year old (by then)?) Weather?
TIA.
He does a lot of international travel for work so I know he won't want a massively long flight anywhere, so I've come up with a few days in Sydney then a trip to Hamilton Island as a possibility.
Anyone been to Hamilton Island? Nice places to stay (us and a 6 year old (by then)?) Weather?
TIA.
Jul 3rd 2012, 9:32 am
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Re: Hamilton Island
Hmmmmmnnnnn....
Ok......
I've just found out that Virgin does direct flights from Perth to Phuket. We went about a gazillion times when we lived in Singapore, but I guess that shows we like it.
Hmmmmmnnnn.....
Ok......
I've just found out that Virgin does direct flights from Perth to Phuket. We went about a gazillion times when we lived in Singapore, but I guess that shows we like it.
Hmmmmmnnnn.....
Jul 3rd 2012, 9:40 am
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Re: Hamilton Island
I found Hamilton expensive and dull. I went there after sailing in the Whitsundays which was great.
So my husband is having one of those "0" birthdays in March and I'm trying to think of a holiday to book as a surprise.
He does a lot of international travel for work so I know he won't want a massively long flight anywhere, so I've come up with a few days in Sydney then a trip to Hamilton Island as a possibility.
Anyone been to Hamilton Island? Nice places to stay (us and a 6 year old (by then)?) Weather?
TIA.
He does a lot of international travel for work so I know he won't want a massively long flight anywhere, so I've come up with a few days in Sydney then a trip to Hamilton Island as a possibility.
Anyone been to Hamilton Island? Nice places to stay (us and a 6 year old (by then)?) Weather?
TIA.
Jul 3rd 2012, 9:41 am
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Re: Hamilton Island
Sydney and Byron bay? I love the Kathatani shores in Phuket 
Jul 3rd 2012, 10:49 am
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Re: Hamilton Island
Sydney and Fiji maybe?
Jul 3rd 2012, 10:52 am
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Re: Hamilton Island
I like the idea of Fiji, but with the flight to Sydney then Fiji, it's a long flight again.
I thought about Seychelles/Mauritius etc too, but I'm guessing you have to go via South Africa (from Perth).
I thought about Seychelles/Mauritius etc too, but I'm guessing you have to go via South Africa (from Perth).
Jul 3rd 2012, 10:54 am
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Re: Hamilton Island
It is less than four hours to Fiji. Not too bad, we did it in March this year.
Jul 3rd 2012, 10:55 am
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Re: Hamilton Island
My thoughts were that Hamilton Island was over-priced with lots of construction work and little to do.
We couldn't find a heated pool (which we wanted in Spring) and while the beach was pretty for a stroll, we didn't swim due to the jellyfish warning signs on the beach.
What do I think of Hamilton Island?
We couldn't find a heated pool (which we wanted in Spring) and while the beach was pretty for a stroll, we didn't swim due to the jellyfish warning signs on the beach.
What do I think of Hamilton Island?
Jul 3rd 2012, 11:03 am
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We went for a wedding, it was grey and rainy so not the best time to judge it, the resort accommodation was quite shabby IMO.
Mind you I thought 1770 and agnes waters were boring dumps and people rave about them
Mind you I thought 1770 and agnes waters were boring dumps and people rave about them
Jul 3rd 2012, 11:05 am
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OK, I think I'm "off" Hamilton Island now (especially having seen some of the reviews/prices on Trip Advisor).
So tell me more about Fiji.....which bits? I know nothing!
So tell me more about Fiji.....which bits? I know nothing!
Jul 3rd 2012, 11:29 am
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Jul 3rd 2012, 11:31 am
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Re: Hamilton Island
Bit too exciting for me, then!
Jul 3rd 2012, 11:46 am
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Not a huge amount to do but I like it for a bit of r&r. Been about 5 times. My favourite were the islands and not denarua which is ok as near the airport and a quick easy transfer. We stayed at musket cover but that was when we first arrived so a long time ago now. Have a look on trip advisor for what would suit you. For the islands you can do a small water plane transfer or by cat.
No experience of the coral coast area but I am sure others have. We went to a timeshare resort once over Suva way and that was shocking!!