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Medium
13.9 km one-way

Passage Peak and Escape Beach

A combination of trails on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays that combines sunrise from Passage Peak, a stop at the remote Escape Beach and views from the Resort Lookout. These can also be done as three separate walks. Stunning views from Passage Peak, which is the highlight of this walk.

Medium
2.8 km one-way
1 hr

Pine Grove -Cedar Grove Track

A walk through rain forest which takes you through a strangler fig arch and past red cedars, tulip oaks and lots of palm trees. This track links the Pine Grove Carpark and the Sky Window carpark.

Easy
1.6 km
5 mins

Pine Grove Circuit

An easy walk through rain forest with glimpses of the Pioneer Valley.

Easy
780 m return
20 mins

Rainforest Discovery Circuit

A short walk through rainforest with information boards and pictures by local school students.

Very Easy
250 m return
10 mins

Sky Window Circuit

A short easy track that takes you to two lookouts over the Pioneer Valley

Medium
12 km return
3 hrs

Spion Kop & Mt Jeffreys from Sandy Bay

A Spectacular walk with breathtaking views of the Whitsundays from every direction

Hard
2.6 km return
2 hrs

The Leap

2.5km return walk taking you to The Leap Lookout with spectacular views over Mackay to the ocean. It's a short but intense out and back walk starting in rainforest along a creek line before transitioning to a unique grass-tree ecosystem as you arrive at the summit. It contains some very steep sections and requires a bit of rock scrambling, and can be quite slippery after rain. Plenty of markers to guide you to your destination. Parking is minimal at the base - you may have to park down the street a little bit, or, alternatively, park at the pub and walk from there, and have a relaxing meal and drink when you finish.

Medium
4.2 km
2 hrs

Wheel of Fire walk

Walk through rainforest and beautiful cascades through Finch Hatton Gorge. Track to Araluen cascades also joins on here. Excellent and popular waterholes - water is beautiful blue and crystal clear!

Easy
2 km return
1 hr

Whitehaven Lookout

Whitehaven lookout has some stunning views once you make it to the top. The track is roughly 2kms long with lots of stairs. Track is very clearly marked, so you can't get lost. Once at the top you get views all the way to hill inlet and beyond, on the opposite side of the island you can see Chance bay and beyond. One other note is its the only place on the island that has full reception.

Hard
4.2 km return
4 hrs

Whitsunday Cairn Track

Explore the steep slopes of Whitsunday Cairn—a towering volcanic mass perfect for those looking for an uphill hiking challenge.