Beach & Island

Dent Island

📍 Dent Island, Whitsundays QLD 4803, Australia

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Quick Facts

Location: Australia, Airlie Beach
Category: Beach & Island
Duration: Half day
Ticket Price: Charged by tee time and club hire; book in advance
Address: Dent Island, Whitsundays QLD 4803, Australia
Coordinates: -20.2800, 148.9250

Introduction

Dent Island lies west of Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays — a small private island known to travellers for its 18-hole championship golf course. Designed by Peter Thomson, the course runs along ridgelines and the coast, with several holes facing straight out over Whitsunday waters and views towards Hamilton Island's marina and the sea around Whitehaven Beach. Reaching Dent Island usually means connecting through Hamilton Island's marina or airport, so it suits travellers whose main purpose is golf. Beyond the course and its facilities the island has no public amenities, so confirm tee times and transfers before setting out.

✨ Highlights

An 18-hole course by the sea

A championship course designed by Peter Thomson, laid along ridgelines and coast with several holes facing the Whitsunday waters.

Views over the islands

From the high points you look out towards Hamilton Island's marina and the sea around Whitehaven Beach.

A private island setting

Dent Island is privately held, with no public facilities beyond the course and its services — quiet and secluded.

Access via Hamilton Island

Usually reached by connecting through Hamilton Island's marina or airport, so it pairs well with a stay there.

🛈 Practical Info

→Time needed：About 4–5 hours including a full 18 holes

→Best season：Playable year-round; the dry season (May–October) is more settled

→Note：The island is private — access is only for golf; bring sun protection and water

→Ticket Information：Charged by tee time and club hire; book in advance

→Transportation：Via a dedicated transfer from Hamilton Island's marina or airport; book in advance

💡 Tips

• Book tee times early — peak season fills up; arrange alongside your accommodation.

• There are no other public facilities on the island — bring water and sun protection.

• UV is extreme in the Whitsundays; take protection seriously for a long day outdoors.

• Transfers run to a fixed schedule — arriving late can disrupt the whole day, so be at the marina early.

FAQ

How much is the admission for Dent Island?

Charged by tee time and club hire; book in advance

Any practical tips for visiting Dent Island?

Book tee times early — peak season fills up; arrange alongside your accommodation. There are no other public facilities on the island — bring water and sun protection.