Passage Peak – View of South East Head loop from Hamilton Island

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Passage Peak – View of South East Head loop from Hamilton Island

Moderate

4.7

(9)

129

hikers

Passage Peak – View of South East Head loop from Hamilton Island

03:13

10.9km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

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Waypoints

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Bus stop

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Saddle Junction

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Saddle Junction is the convergence of nine different tracks into a circular junction with picnic tables and signage. The tracks are all clearly marked, and the maps are legible. Passage …

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Cove View picnic table

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Cove View Rest Table sits at the end of a spur track leading down a few stairs to a viewpoint. From a window between the trees, Hideaway Bay is visible …

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Passage Peak

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Passage Peak sits at the end of the switchbacks on Passage Peak Trail. The views from up here are hard to beat and some of the best Hamilton Island has …

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View of the Whitsunday Islands

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From this spot along the ridgeline, the Coral Sea opens up in every direction, with the islands of the Whitsunday group laid out across the water below. To the south …

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6.07 km

South East Head lookout

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South East Head is the southeastern tip of Hamilton Island, where the dense bush opens up to exposed headland, sharp cliffs, and fantastic sweeping views of the Coral Sea and …

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7.19 km

Escape Beach

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Escape Beach is a small, sheltered cove tucked along the southern coast of Hamilton Island, protected from the open ocean by dramatic rock outcrops and accessible only on foot, making …

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10.3 km