🇦🇺 Hamilton Island Layover Guide | Half-Day Explorer ⏳🌴

📍 Key Facts 🚫 "Hamilton ≠ Heart Reef/Whitehaven!" (Those need day trips from Airlie Beach too!). 🚶♀️ Tiny island: Cross on foot in 20-30 mins. 🚌 Transport Hacks 🆓 Free Shuttle Buses: Green Line: Catseye Beach ↔ Marina (*fast, 15-min intervals*). Blue Line: Full-island loop (hits all major spots—see app for stops!). 🚗 Buggy Rental: Cute 2-seaters (skip if you’re budget-conscious). ✈️ Layover Itinerary (12PM-4PM) 1️⃣ Drop bags: Left-luggage lockers at HTI Airport. 2️⃣ Blue Bus Joyride: Hop off at: Catseye Beach: Quick snorkel/sunbathe 🏖️ One Tree Hill: Panoramic selfie 📸 3️⃣ Return to Marina: Board your ferry! 💡 Pro Tips 📱 Hamilton Island App: Real-time bus tracking (Google Maps won’t help!). ⏰ Activity Times: Check app for golf/karting hours. #HamiltonIsland #Whitsundays #StopoverGuide