:: PLEASE NOTE :: World Youth Day is being held on 15th - 20th July 2008. It is therefore important to finalise your travel arrangements early to avoid disappointment.
You can reach Hamilton Island from the main land by air or sea.
BY AIR:
Flights operate daily to Hamilton Island from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Flights from Adelaide operate via Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne.
Jetstar flies directly to Hamilton Island from Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Flights from Adelaide have to go via Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. An alternative option is to fly to Proserpine, catch a coach to Shute Harbour and then a ferry to Hamilton Island. Jetstar operates daily flights from Brisbane to Proserpine.
Virgin Blue flies daily to Hamilton Island and Proserpine
from Brisbane. There are several flights every day to
Brisbane from other major cities. If flying to Proserpine,
you need to catch a coach to Shute Harbour and then a
ferry to Hamilton Island.
Island Air flies daily from Proserpine, Mackay and Airlie
Beach to Hamilton Island.
BY SEA:
You can catch a ferry to the island
(or even sail your own yacht and berth at the marina!)
BY LAND:
Coaches service the Whitsunday area and can take you to Shute
Harbour to catch the ferry to Hamilton Island. McCaffertys & Whitsunday Transit Coach service this area.
ANY TRAVEL
QUESTIONS?
Harvey World Travel Gatton 61 Railway Street Gatton Q 4343
Phone: +61(0)7 54621844
Fax: +61(0)7 54621860
Email: gatton@harveyworld.com.au
VISA REQUIREMENTS
All travellers to Australia must have a valid visa before boarding their plane; they cannot apply for a visa on arrival. (NB: The only exception is New Zealand and Norfolk Island passport holders).
Please refer to the visa requirements document below. Delegates falling into Subclass 977 - can apply online. For people falling into subclass 456, email isba08@qut.edu.au for a spreadsheet on registration to help facilitate the application of your visa through the appropriate overseas Immigration Office. Business Visitor Visa Information
Business Visitor Visa Information