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Baby, Dad and I have just returned from Hamilton Island. I have to say it is a great destination for families with a baby. There is a range of accommodation, from Palm Bungalows to luxurious hotel rooms.

We stayed 7 nights in a Palm Bungalow. Prior to our arrival I organised a portacot and highchair for the bungalow (at no additional cost). When we arrived, the portacot and highchair were already set up in our bungalow. As the Palm Bungalows are free standing, there are no common walls which was wonderfully private. There was a hammock in the front of each bungalow, which was an ideal spot for Dad to unwind and read a book, while I played with Baby on the vast lawns in front of the bungalows.

A full buffet breakfast was included when we booked the bungalow and we had a choice of three venues. The first venue was our favourite – Sails Restaurant. The second venue was the Reefview Hotel and the third venue was ‘Breakfast with the Koalas’. Of course Baby enjoyed having breakfast with the koalas, although the koalas were very sleepy while we enjoyed our brekkie.

Most days we did go to Sails Restaurant for breakfast. Baby would be seated in a highchair next to Dad, while I selected some fruits, breads and yoghurt for her to eat. Then Dad would organise some delicious omelettes for us made by the Breakfast Chef. It was all a very smooth operation and was a great start to our day.

After breakfast there were lots of activities for us as a young family with a little one. We took baby for swims at some of the resort’s many swimming pools. Baby built (and demolished) sandcastles at Catseye Beach. There is a Kids Club on the Island and a Clownfish Club (for babies from 6 weeks). We flew kites made by staff at the Kids Club on the beach. Baby was absolutely delighted watching Dad fly a kite  – laughing and clapping!

We went for lots of walks with Baby in her pram. Our favourite walk was down to the marina which has galleries, cafes and boutiques. At the end of the marina is the recently built Hamilton Island Yacht Club and it is a fantastic vantage point to take in the views of the nearby islands. We all went on a golf buggy tour of neighbouring Dent Island and the views were spectacular too.

It was a wonderful family holiday and I would recommend Hamilton Island as a terrific destination to travel with a baby. To find out more visit the official Hamilton Island website.