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    <title>Reef View Hotel News</title>
    <link>http://www.greatbarrierreefinfo.com//great-barrier-reef-accommodation/Airlie Beach/1469/news</link>
    <description>Latest tourism news for Great Barrier Reef and surrounding areas direct from the industry.</description>
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        <title>Movies on Hamilton Island</title>
        <link>http://www.greatbarrierreefinfo.com//great-barrier-reef-accommodation/Airlie Beach/1469/news#3601</link>
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        We now have Movies on Hamilton Island! Our new 80 seat theatre style auditorium at the Hamilton Island Yacht Club is offering our guests the opportunity to enjoy a cinema experience during their stay in comfortable cinema leather seats on Tuesday &amp;amp; Saturday evenings at 7.30pm (start)! At a cost of $10 per person (paid on entry @ Yacht Club Desk) guests can enjoy some of the latest movies whilst enjoying a drink, chips of chocolates from the snack bar (additional cost)! Watch this space for pics! Upcoming movies include Invictus, Avatar, Its Complicated, Sherlock Holmes, Old Dogs! Tickets can be purchased at 12 noon on the day from the Yacht Club Concierge Desk.        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Monday, May 03 2010</pubDate>
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        <title>Hamilton Island quickly returns to business as usual after C</title>
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        Hamilton Island is welcoming back plane-loads of guests this week, following a swift and concerted clean-up in the wake of Cyclone Ului. Much of the Island is back to looking its best, just 48 hours after the storm.
Category three cyclone, Ului, passed over Hamilton Island in the early hours of Sunday morning, causing severe weather conditions. Strong wind gusts of up to 200km/h and rain showers mostly resulted in damage to vegetation, such as fallen trees and some broken windows.&amp;nbsp; However, no significant structural damage occurred to any of the hotels, due to their construction to the highest cyclone rating. Most importantly, all guests, residents and staff remained safe.
All flights and ferry services resumed on Monday 22nd March and most activities have restarted on the Island. Extra equipment was hired in from the mainland to help clear vegetation as quickly as possible and it was all hands on deck as the Islands residents volunteered to support staff in the clean-up effort. Power was quickly restored to the Island through the use of Hamilton Islands own generator.
Glenn Bourke, Hamilton Island CEO, commented, Hamilton Islands extensive and rigorous cyclone procedures were definitely put to the test over the weekend. Naturally our focus was on the safety and comfort of our guests. We were well prepared for the bad weather and had taken all necessary steps to batten down the hatches. This included removing all outdoor furniture and bringing all our vehicles indoors, as well as ensuring we had adequate food provisions for everyone. 
He continued, We are really proud of our staff and residents, everyone has pulled together exceptionally well. While we still have some work to do, its great to see how quickly we are returning to business as usual.        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Friday, March 26 2010</pubDate>
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        <title>NEWSFLASH! QANTAS SPECIAL</title>
        <link>http://www.greatbarrierreefinfo.com//great-barrier-reef-accommodation/Airlie Beach/1469/news#3337</link>
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        Qantas Special
Hamilton Island to Cairns OR Cairns to Hamilton IslandONLY $99 one way!
Sale period:&amp;nbsp; TODAY, 13 Jan to 31 Jan 10 Travel period: 7 Feb to 29 Mar 10         ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Wednesday, January 13 2010</pubDate>
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        <title>Hamilton Island Golf Course is OPEN</title>
        <link>http://www.greatbarrierreefinfo.com//great-barrier-reef-accommodation/Airlie Beach/1469/news#2796</link>
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        Hamilton Island Golf Course is OPEN as of yesterday!
Perfectly located&amp;nbsp; at the edge of the Great Barrier Reef, the Hamilton Island Golf Club has some of the most spectacular views and settings of any golf course in the world. Designed by champion golfer, Peter Thomson of Thomson Perrett, the Hamilton Island Golf Club on neighbouring Dent Island is the only championship island golf course in Australia. 
The course&amp;nbsp;will challenge all levels of golf enthusiasts, from resort guests to professional golfers.
Designed as a series of holes strung along the ridges and played across steep valleys, the course layout works with the landform, with generally broad fairways taking the line of least resistance, avoiding the steeper, more sensitive areas. 
The par 71, 18 hole course features two loops of nine holes returning to a central clubhouse with panoramic views of Dent Passage and Hamilton Island. The outward nine holes are a more compact layout around the centre of the island and the inward nine are strung out along the ridges to the south.
The island's natural and rugged beauty, together with its mountainous terrain affords stunning 360 degree views&amp;nbsp; across secluded coves and beaches to adjacent passages and islands, and the mainland beyond. 
GREEN FEES18 holes is $150, and 9 holes is $100. All green fees include return boat transfer from Hamilton Island and use of a two seater electric golf buggy for your round.&amp;nbsp;Please allow 5 hours minimum to complete 18 holes and 2.5 hours minimum to complete 9 holes.        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tuesday, August 18 2009</pubDate>
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        <title>Direct from Sydney to the Whitsundays!</title>
        <link>http://www.greatbarrierreefinfo.com//great-barrier-reef-accommodation/Airlie Beach/1469/news#2543</link>
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        Virgin Blue launches new flights between Sydney and Hamilton Island
Thursday 14 May 2009:&amp;nbsp; Virgin Blue has announced it will launch direct flights between Sydney and Hamilton Island, the gateway to the world famous Whitsundays from 4 July 2009.
The airline's new direct service will operate daily and provide a convenient link between the New South Wales capital and one of Queensland's most popular tropical getaways.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, &quot;In the current climate, it is especially important to ensure we direct aircraft where we see sufficient demand and long term viability. Hamilton Island has long been a popular choice for both local and international travellers who fly to Hamilton Island via Brisbane and we are hopeful the new direct flight will entice even more visitors to experience the wonder of the Whitsundays&quot;
Glenn Bourke, CEO, Hamilton Island, said, &quot;We are delighted that Virgin Blue is offering this new service to our guests from Sydney who will now be able to enjoy greater flexibility in their travels to and from Hamilton Island. This is also perfect timing for all that we have happening on the Island this year with Race Week in August and the opening of our new Yacht Club and Golf Club around the same time. We also believe that guests at our world class resort, qualia will be excited to take advantage of Virgin's Premium Economy experience.&quot;
Importantly Virgin Blue flights from Sydney will bring some much needed competition to the route which is currently only serviced by one airline.
Virgin Blue's daily direct flight will depart Sydney at 1015 and touch down at Hamilton Island at 1245 before departing the Island at 1315 and landing in Sydney at 1545.        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tuesday, May 19 2009</pubDate>
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        <title>What is there to do on Hamilton Island?</title>
        <link>http://www.greatbarrierreefinfo.com//great-barrier-reef-accommodation/Airlie Beach/1469/news#2304</link>
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        What is there to do on Hamilton Island? Well, what ISN'T there!Wondering what you can get up to during your stay? Well check out these exciting activities below:-
Quad Bike Adventure Tours:Join us on an exciting adventure through Hamilton Island's forest trails by the thrill of our modern, self-drive, automatic quad bikes. Enjoy breathtaking views from our spectacular lookouts while our experienced guide provides information on everything Hamilton Island.
Can I do it?No experience necessaryMinimum age 16 yearsMust hold a minimum of a Learner Car Driver's LicenceAll safety gear provided
Jetski Tours:An unforgettable adventure in an unforgettable location!Join us on this exciting tour where our experienced and friendly instructor will guide you on an adventure through the blue wonders of the Whitsundays.
Can I do it? No experience necessaryMinimum age of driver 18 yearsMinimum age of passenger 10 yearsAll safety gear provided
Koala Gallery Boutique Zoo:
Breakfast with the Koalas - Enjoy breakfast with the koalas. Nestled in the natural surroundings housing many different species of wildlife. Buffet Breakfast 7:30am - 9:30am Daily.
Crocodile Feeding Daily (in warmer months)Cuddle a Koala - Ensure that you take home a photo with one of our cuddly koalas. Photo times: 8:30am, 10:30am &amp;amp; 3:00pm.
Adrenalin Rush Sailing:&quot;Come fly with us!&quot;
Enjoy a RUSH HOUR like no other, in the tropical waters of the Whitsundays. Thrill to high speed sailing aboard this sleek purpose built Nacra 36 Catamaran, the only Maritime Safety approved catamaran in Australia that allows 4 people at a time to hang out together on a trapeze.
Snorkel Safari:Join us on our 3 hour Snorkel Safari and have a guided snorkel over spectacular coral gardens and later beachcomb a Whitsunday Beach.
3 hours of fun and excitement - all gear supplied, small groups with personalised service.
Sea Kayaking Whitsundays:Join us on one of our guided sea kayaking eco tours of the island and waters around Hamilton Island.No experience necessary.
Reef Ryder:The Whitsundays at it's best!Full Day Cruise - The Whitsunday ExplorerHalf Day Cruise - Two in One or Whitehaven Dash
Locations include:Whitehaven BeachHill Inlet LookoutChalkies BeachHook Island Wilderness ResortCoral Gardens        ]]></description>
        <pubDate>Tuesday, February 03 2009</pubDate>
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