Is There A Supermarket On Hamilton Island?
Hamilton Island is a dreamy destination located within the 74 Whitsunday Islands. Year round, it’s populated with honeymooners, families on holiday, bachelor or bachelorette parties, or friends on mid-week getaways. The world-class island has a plethora of sights to see, activities to do, and restaurants to dine in. We know that being on an island may sound as though you’re deserted, but on Hamilton Island you’re far from it. The island has everything you need to make your stay as pleasant and memorable as possible!
Hamilton Island’s Supermarket
To answer the main question - yes, there is a supermarket on Hamilton Island. Located on Front Street at the southern end of the Marina Village on the island is an IGA supermarket. The fully stocked supermarket offers a variety of fresh produce, meats, seafood, kitchen supplies, toiletries, snacks and more! It's ideal if you’re not staying at a resort with meals included or if you’d prefer to prepare your own meals on your holiday. The supermarket is plastic-bag free so we suggest you pack a light reusable shopping bag if you intend on taking advantage of the supermarket.
Hamilton Island’s supermarket is incredibly handy if you forgot to pack your shampoo, you want to save your dollars and make your own breakfast, you’re planning a picnic and want dips, crackers and cheese to indulge in as you watch the sunset, or you’re craving an after-dinner sweet treat. Hamilton Island’s IGA is open Monday to Saturday from 8:30am through to 7:00pm. The hours differ slightly on Sundays as it is 9:00am to 6:00pm.
You can also buy your own alcohol on Hamilton Island. There is a liquor store next door to the IGA named Hamilton Island Bottle Shop where you can purchase a range of alcohol from your favourite spirits to local and imported wine and beer. Definitely a good option if you don’t want to spend $20 for a singular cocktail each night (even though they are mouth-wateringly worth it)! The bottle shop is open daily from 10am to 7:30pm.
Shopping and dining on Hamilton Island
Besides a supermarket being on Hamilton Island, there are plenty of other stores to check out. From luxurious boutiques to souvenir stores, you might be surprised with what goodies you can come across on the island. Simply wander along the marina’s foreshore and browse your way through the art galleries, swimwear stores, jewellers and more!
There is a wide selection of award-wining and world-class restaurants, bars and cafes on Hamilton Island. If fine-dining is what you’re seeking, book a table at Bommie Restaurant, Romano’s Italian or the Manta Ray restaurant (which is in fact in the shape of a giant manta ray). Casual dining options include Popeyes takeaway which is perfect for fish and chips, Sails restaurant with a stunning view, overlooking the pool, or the Marina Tavern which is popular for a typical Australian pub meal. For a drink check out the One Tree Hill bar where you can purchase drinks and watch the sunset over the gorgeous islands, Garden Bar or the Reef Lounge.
What else can you do on Hamilton Island?
There are plenty of activities to do on Hamilton Island. Whether you’re there for one night or an entire week, you definitely won’t find yourself getting bored. If you’re chasing adventure, book a day tour and head out to explore the Great Barrier Reef which is only an hour away. Swim, snorkel or scuba dive with the thousands of unique fish species, hunt for green sea turtles or if you're lucky, you might even come across a reef shark (don’t worry - they are harmless)! Alternatively, if you don’t want to leave the island, you can snorkel on the reef nearby.
Other adventurous activities on Hamilton Island include playing laser tag, hiring a mini catamaran, kayaking, stand-up-paddle boarding, go-karting or hiking on the many trails spread out over the island. Hiking is the best way to gauge how large the island is. You can also hike up to lookouts that give 360 degree views of the surrounding islands. Just be sure to bring plenty of water and trail mix as parts of the hikes can get quite steep!
If relaxation is why you booked a trip to Hamilton Island then you have definitely chosen the perfect place. The resort pool is open to anyone staying or visiting the island. You can take advantage of the swim-up bar and get your tan on in the sun as live, acoustic music is played poolside. Hamilton Island also has beauty and relaxation spas to help you unwind from your busy lifestyle and embrace ultimate tropical island paradise.
For more information on what to do on the island, visit our article “A Day on Hamilton Island”.
