Dolphin Point crowns the northern tip of Hayman Island, a private resort island in the heart of the Whitsundays. Named for the bottlenose dolphins frequently seen playing offshore, this rocky headland drops into fringing coral reefs teeming with marine life. The shoreline here offers excellent shore-based snorkelling over healthy coral gardens where you can drift among colourful reef fish, green sea turtles, and the occasional ray. The point also serves as a spectacular lookout over the turquoise Coral Sea and surrounding Whitsunday Islands, making it one of the region's most scenic spots to combine a walk with a snorkel.
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Wave Height 0.1 mSwell Period 2.5 sWind Speed 8.2 knPrecipitation 0.7 mmTidal Phase flood
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Moderate risk: Marine stingers
Marine stingers (box jellyfish and Irukandji) are present in Whitsundays waters during the summer wet season.
Low risk: Tidal current around headland
Tidal currents can sweep around the headland at Dolphin Point, especially during ebb and flow tides.
Low risk: Sharp coral / rocky reef
Patches of sharp coral and rocky reef edges near the shore require careful entry and exit.
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Dolphin Point is on the northern coast of Hayman Island in the Whitsundays. Access is by boat or seaplane from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island. The point is a stop on the perimeter walking trail and is often included in Whitsundays snorkel tours that circle the island.
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Parking available at the Hayman Island marina and resort precinct for resort guests. Day-trippers arrive by tour vessel.
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No direct fee for the lookout, but snorkel tours accessing the reef typically cost from $200–$265 per adult. Hayman Island is a resort island — day visitors need to book a tour.
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