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Attractions, accommodation and events in the Whitsundays

Hook Island Resort Whitsunday

Visit a Wilderness Island Resort – In a Sub-Tropical Year Round Paradise

You can only find it at the Hook Island Wilderness Resort, and it is set up for visitors of every budget level. How often can one put the words “resort” and “budget friendly” in the same sentence? Hook Island Wilderness Resort has accomplished exactly that.

About Hook Island Resort

Located in the infamous Whitsundays, the average monthly temperatures range between 23°C and 31°C year round, with water temperatures averaging 25°C. What more could any water or beach lover want? For that matter, what could any explorer of nature want? Australia’s Hook Island Wilderness Resort is a very special and unique resort experience.

Hook Island Accommodation, Restaurants and Bars

Budget minded families, young couples or those looking for a romantic getaway without breaking the bank, can all find the perfect sleeping quarters at Hook Island. There are dorm style rooms; standard rooms and even ensuite rooms are available at reasonable rates. Camping facilities are also available at Hook Island as well as a couple of the other islands in the Whitsundays.

The Café Bistro is open daily for all three meals and overlooks not only the pool but Whitsunday Passage as well. About midday, the Barefoot Bar opens for in house guest and for those on the yachts too. Spend an afternoon partying with the yachting crew and passengers. Catch tips on some of the various sites to see and best places on the islands to explore, whether on foot or chartered vessel.

Hook Island Location and Whale Season

Hook is the second largest island of this tropical paradise. Located in North Queensland in the South Pacific Ocean on the edge of the incredible Coral Sea, Hook is separated from Whitsunday Island by a narrow, deep channel called Hook Passage. Watch closely, you may have the opportunity to see the turtles, large variety of fish and many whales that swim the channel on a regular basis. Migrating humpback whales are abundant during the months or May through September when they are visiting their calving grounds.

There are many ways to explore the marine life other than snorkeling or diving. Although those activities are definitely available, some would prefer to observe the underwater marine and coral life without getting into the water. Take a boat trip with a clear bottom that will allow you to see the ocean life beneath you while standing safely on solid footing. There are also bush walking tours or you can walk the trails without a guide.

Some enjoy kayaking, or playing on the beach. A game of Beach Volley Ball can normally be found about any time, and if you would prefer to sit on the beach doing nothing at all – that is okay too. Sit and enjoy listening to the waves gently caressing the beach – and hear the singing of the many birds that are always close by. Whatever you prefer it is here and you are in for one heck of a treat.