Can you swim at Catseye Beach?

Catseye Beach The beach is long and curved with many sun lounges and is a perfect spot for relaxing. For those looking to get into the water it is a calm and generally flat, the water is crystal clear, great for swimming and enjoying a whole range of fun watersports. Catseye Beach as seen from Reef View Hotel.

What are the 4 beaches on Hamilton Island?

DISCOVER THE HIDDEN GEMS OF HAMILTON ISLAND- Beaches

• Coral Cove: is where to go when you’re looking for your own private oasis.
• Escape Beach: another secluded slice of paradise.
• South East Head: probably the place furthest away from any form of civilization on the island.

Are there sharks at Catseye Beach?

Two people have been attacked by a shark in Queensland’s Whitsundays. A “very young” girl and a woman in her 60s were paddling in shallow water at the popular Catseye Beach on Hamilton Island. At about 9.30am a small shark, believed to be around one metre long, attacked and bit both of them.

Can you get to Whitehaven Beach from Hamilton Island?

Whitehaven Beach is just a thirty-minute trip on a high-speed catamaran, and Hamilton Island offers several Whitehaven Beach day trips and Whitehaven Beach tours. You can explore the beach via a helicopter or seaplane from the island, and can also sail to Whitehaven Beach on one of the island’s yachts.

Are there sharks at Hamilton Island?

Sharks exist in the Whitsunday Marine ecosystem, as they do in all Australian marine ecosystems. Don’t swim at dawn, dusk or night. Don’t swim in murky or unclear water. Always swim with others.

Are there crocodiles at Hamilton Island?

There is also a wildlife park on Hamilton Island, which houses another saltwater crocodile, so enquire with us how to visit for the day or overnight to enjoy these incredible apex predators.

How long is Catseye Beach?

Spend some time strolling along the half-mile (0.8-kilometer) beach, taking in the gorgeous vista of the deepening ultramarine hues framed by Whitsunday Island’s lushly vegetated mountain landscapes.

Is Hamilton Island Expensive?

Hamilton Island is very very expensive. There is a lot of choice for food but is extremely overpriced e.g. packet of chips in Reef View Hotel lobby $7.90. (would cost $2 at safeway). Steak at Steakhouse $35.00 – veggies extra.

Where were the shark attacks in the Whitsundays?

In October 2019, two British backpackers were attacked off Hook Island by a shark, with one of them losing his foot. Two British tourists bitten by a shark in the Whitsundays today have told #RACQ#CQRescue crewmen they were wrestling and thrashing about in the water in Hook Passage when the attack occurred.

Are there jellyfish in the Whitsundays?

Although jellyfish most commonly occur in the Whitsundays from October to May, varieties of jellyfish can be present year-round during periods of northern winds and king tides.

Are there sharks at Whitehaven Beach?

Whitehaven Beach is perhaps best known for its dazzling white sand, crystal clear waters and perfect photographic opportunities, but is often a good place to see sharks. It’s home to both blacktip reef sharks and baby lemon sharks, which use the calm and shallow waters waters as a nursery.

Why is Whitehaven Beach famous?

Whitehaven Beach is known for its bright white sands, which consist of 98% pure silica. Local rocks do not contain silica so it has been suggested that the sands were brought to the beach by prevailing sea currents over millions of years.

Where are the best beaches in Hamilton?

Hamilton Island Beach Sports is located right on the beach, and has catamarans, paddleboards, windsurfers, kayaks and snorkelling equipment available for hire. Perfect spot to relax. The long and curved Catseye Beach is a beautiful place to while away the hours – soaking up some sun, enjoying a good book, or swimming in the turquoise water.

Read Important Safety Message. One of the main beaches on Hamilton Island, beautiful Catseye Beach is a perfect spot for relaxing, swimming, and enjoying a whole range of fun watersports. Accessible and convenient. Catseye Beach is on the resort side of the island, so is close to most accommodation.

Where is Catseye beach located on the island?

Catseye Beach is located on the resort side of the island. The information above should be used as a guide only. Activity/tour details, prices and timings are subject to change at any time. Visit secluded coves, see manta rays and turtles sculling beneath the surface, go diving, fish, or simply relax and enjoy the view.

What is there to do on Hamilton Island?

The long and curved Catseye Beach is a beautiful place to while away the hours – soaking up some sun, enjoying a good book, or swimming in the turquoise water. Take a guided snorkelling tour. Hamilton Island Beach Sports also offers guided snorkelling tours where you can explore the local fringing reef. Explore the sand flats.