Tickets for Wild Life Hamilton Island

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Venture to the idyllic landscapes of Hamilton Island and discover a range of native Australian animals, including koalas, kangaroos, dingo pups, snakes and many more fascinating animals!

Located just off the Queensland Coast, Hamilton Island is in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef and is a major access point for discovering one of the seven wonders of the world. As the largest of the Whitsundays Islands, the island is renowned for its beautiful, white, sandy beaches. But the island is not only an amazing place to relax, it also counts with one of the most impressive wildlifes in the world. Wild Life Hamilton Island is the perfect place to enjoy these animals. But the park does not stop there, they also organise some amazing experiences. During your visit to the park, you will be able to have encounters with koalas and dingoes or you can enjoy daily presentations and tours lead by one of their zookeepers.

It is worth taking a break from the sunbathing and experiencing the Island’s unique wildlife!

Animals

Koala Bears

Don’t miss out on the chance to meet these friendly, cuddly creatures up close or even better, enjoy breakfast with them! There is no doubt that koalas are some of Australia's most iconic creatures, but there is nothing quite like meeting them up close!

Kangaroos

Bouncing around the beautiful landscapes of Hamilton Island are several majestic kangaroos which not only can you experience bouncing around the grounds, but also enjoy the unique opportunity to feed them!

Dingo Pups

Native to Australia, dingo pups are perhaps one of the cutest animals you can see on the planet! Take them for a walk on Hamilton Island whilst they yap and bark away!

Pythons

Slithering around the islands are some of Hamilton Islands most deadly snakes: pythons. Meet them in a safe and secure environment on Hamilton Island and learn all about these fascinating creatures!

Cockatoos

There are several cockatoos flying around Hamilton Island but an all time favourite is Freddie the Cockatoo! This sulphur crested cockatoo will take food from your hand - he’s cheeky but incredibly friendly!

Tickets 2024

Wild Life Hamilton Island General Admission

How to get there

Hamilton Island is the only Whitsundays island with its own airport so it is easy to reach from a variety of different locations in Australia:

Airport

If you are travelling by plane, then you can take direct flights from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns.

Marina

There are several ferries which travel from Shute Harbour on the mainland.

On Island Transport

There is a shuttle bus service running on the mainland which allows you to move about easily.

Useful Information

Food and Drink

Hamilton Island is full to the brim of laid back bars, award-winning restaurants and cafes with a range of food- there is something for everyone!

Places to eat include Popeye’s Takeaway, Coca Chu and Bommie Deck.

Contact

• Email:  wildlife@hamiltonisland.com.au
• Phone: 07 4946 8635

Calendar and Opening Hours

Wild Life Hamilton Island is open every day of the week from 8:00 am to 4:00pm

The park also has a schedule for the different shows and presentations:

• 9.30am – 10.00am Koala Encounter
• 10.00am – 10.30am Park Guided Tour (included in entry price)
• 10.30am – 11.00am Reptile Encounter
• 11.00am – 11.30am Dingo encounter

VIP Experiences:

• 11.30am - 12.00pm VIP Dingo Experience
• 12.30pm – 1.00pm VIP Reptile Experience

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