They are a group of 74 islands located near the North East coast of mainland. They are a part of the state of Queensland and are located in the heart of the world famous Great Barrier Reef. These islands have become a very popular touristist destination due to the temperate climate and their inherent picturesqueness.
Hamilton Island
It has the only airport handling passenger vehicles and large cargo aircraft in the Whitsunday islands.
Geography & Geology
Vigorous volcanic activity has given birth to Hamilton Island. It is a continental island where the passage peak in the east and the resort Lookout in the west are connected by the central ridge. This ridge also forms a natural barrier for the popular Catseye beach and the main resort area from the Southeast Trade Winds.
These total areas of the island 70 The hetsare with the highest point. The Whitsundays are all drowned mountains. They were a part of the mainland before the last Ice Age. These mountains They are melting of the ice caps. Now these 74 peaks have become 74 islands of which only 7 have resort facilities. The largest and most popular of these is Hamilton Island.
The Weather
Due to its favorable location the island has a mean temperature of about 27 degrees Celsius The maximum temperature during summers (December, January and February) is not too hot 30 degrees Celsius while it dips to almost 23 degrees Celsius during the winter months (June, July and August).
Frangipani 204 is the only 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom privately owned & rented beachfront apartment on Hamilton Island. To know more about this apartment and booking options please visit their website at www.frangipani204.com.au.
