Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hope Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hope Island

With a population of 11.154, Hope Island is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hope Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Hope Island

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dragon Cove Chinese Cuisine (1 Masthead Way) and Red Steakhouse (Sanctuary Cove Village 46E/4601 Masthead Way) are great picks.

When to visit Hope Island

Hope Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$220
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hope Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$220
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hope Island

Plane

Although Hope Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 37 km from Hope Island. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Hope Island departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Hope Island is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 54 km from Hope Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Hope Island. From Sydney, the bus ride to Hope Island takes 1642 km and will cost you around $167. From Cairns, the ticket costs about $912 for a journey of 2897 km.

Plane

Although Hope Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Coolangatta Gold Coast (OOL), which is located 37 km from Hope Island. Maroochydore Sunshine Coast is the most popular, with regular flights from Jetstar, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and other airlines departing from Australia. The shortest domestic flight to Hope Island departs from Newcastle and takes around 1h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Hope Island is to pick up a car hire from Brisbane, which is about 54 km from Hope Island. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Brisbane.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Hope Island. From Sydney, the bus ride to Hope Island takes 1642 km and will cost you around $167. From Cairns, the ticket costs about $912 for a journey of 2897 km.

Airports near Hope Island

MCYMaroochydore Sunshine Coast
BNEBrisbane
OOLCoolangatta Gold Coast

Airlines serving Hope Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hope Island

Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $265 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hope Island

Most booked hotels in Hope Island

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Paradise Country Farmstay
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Nrma Treasure Island Holiday Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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The Residences at The Peninsula
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$164+
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Hope Harbour Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$113+
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Hiring a car in Hope Island

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Hope Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

Expect to pay $1.66 per litre in Hope Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.87 and $26.49.

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