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Hook Island Wilderness Resort Frommer's Recommended

Location Hook Island (40km/25 miles northeast of Shute Harbour), Around Town
Transportation Transfers from mainland A$50 (US$45/£23) adults, A$40 (US$36/£18) children round-trip
Phone 07/4946 9380
Fax 07/4946 9470
Web site www.hookislandresort.com
Room Information 20 tent sites, 6 10-bed dormitories, 8 cabins (4 with bathroom, shower only)
Prices A$120 (US$108/£54) cabin without bathroom double; extra adult A$45 (US$41/£20), extra child 4-16 A$25 (US$23/£11). A$150 (US$135/£68) cabin with bathroom double; extra adult A$65 (US$59/£29), extra child A$25 (US$23/£11). Dorm bed A$45 (US$41/£20) per person. Tent site A$45 (US$41/£20) double (plus 2 children free); A$15 (US$14/£6.75) per extra adult
Credit Cards MC, V
In Room Amenities A/C, minifridge, coffeemaker
Other Mailing address: P.M.B. 23, Mackay, QLD 4741

Frommer's Review

This humble collection of cabins and campsites on a white sandy beach is one of the few really affordable island resorts on the Great Barrier Reef. That makes it popular with backpackers and anybody who just wants to kayak, play beach volleyball, visit the underwater observatory, hike, fish, laze in the pool and Jacuzzi, or chill out. Good snorkeling is footsteps from shore (gear available from reception). Hook is a national park and the second-largest Whitsunday island. The cabins are very basic, with beds or bunks sleeping six or eight. All come with fresh bed linens; bring your own bath towels. A store sells essentials for campers, who can use the camp kitchen for A$10 (US$9/£4.50) per day (not available to guests staying in cabins or bunkhouses). There is a beach bar and bistro open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Facilities:
Restaurant; bar; outdoor pool; Jacuzzi; watersports equipment (snorkel gear, canoes, sea kayaks); tour desk

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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