Hook Island
Australia / Whitsundays, Queensland
Location ID: #10068195
Two magnificent 5km fjord-like inlets, Nara and Macona cut into the southern end of Hook Island to provide a spectacular anchorage for yachts. Boaties refill their water tanks from cascading waterfalls. The diversity of coral of the fringing reefs on the northern shores provide some of the best diving and snorkelling in the islands.
Hook is rugged and a true wilderness island. Hook Peak, at 459m, is the highest mountain in the islands.
Located 1208km (750 miles/ 14 hrs 55 mins) from Village Roadshow Studios. The nearest airport is Great Barrier Reef Airport, Hamilton Island (HTI) approx- 1 hour 40 minute flight from Brisbane (BNE) Airport. The closest POH, Brisbane City, is 1146km (712 miles/ 14 hrs 25 mins) away.
Location Category:
- BEACHES / COASTAL - *;
- BEACHES / COASTAL - Islands;
- LANDSCAPES - *;
- LANDSCAPES - Mountains / Valleys;
- LANDSCAPES - Rolling Hills;
- LANDSCAPES - Springs / Waterfalls