How long is the full experience?

Expect about 13–14 hours from airport departure to return, including flights, transfers, clinic and 18 holes.

Is golf equipment included?

Golf gear is not included by default but can be added as an extra—confirm rental or club transport when booking.

What is the group size?

Groups are capped at a maximum of eight players to keep the day intimate and efficient.

Do I need to be a skilled golfer?

No; the PGA pro clinic suits a range of abilities, though familiarity with basic swing mechanics helps.

Light catering is provided in-flight and a food-and-drinks credit is included for use at the clubhouse.

How do transfers work on arrival?

After landing at Hamilton Island you’ll take a short transfer and ferry to Dent Island; transfers are arranged as part of the package.

Fly Private to Dent Island: One-Day Hamilton Island Golf Escape from Adelaide

Fly private and step off a jet into a day that collapses oceans and fairways: Hamilton Island Day Trip from Adelaide delivers a full-throttle, single-day escape to Dent Island, home of Australia’s only island championship golf course. Located in the Whitsundays off the Queensland coast, Dent Island sits opposite Hamilton Island amid turquoise channels and reef-lined shoals that catch light like polished glass.

The day begins at your departure airport where a private jet for four to eight players lifts you above mainland constraints; in-flight service and light catering make the travel itself feel like part of the itinerary. Arrival at Hamilton Island airport is efficient, followed by a short transfer and a ferry hop to Dent Island where the clubhouse and pro shop stand ready.

On Dent Island the course unfolds along rocky headlands, coastal ridgelines and grassy hollows. Designers squeezed eighteen thoughtful holes into limited land, which produces sharp decision points: blind-ish tee shots, narrow fairways framed by coastal scrub, and greens that slope toward the sea. The prevailing sea breezes are constant and variable—club selection matters more here than on inland layouts. From elevated tees you’ll see the tip of the Great Barrier Reef system and the steady parade of yachts threading the Whitsunday passages.

Included in the package is a private warm-up and clinic with a PGA Golf Pro who conducts guided drills, walks the lines with you and stays on course as a playing guide during your round. That coaching element shifts the day from leisure golf into a purposeful, coached experience—perfect for players who want immediate feedback, strategic tips for wind play, and help reading coastal greens. Between holes the clubhouse offers sheltered seating, a bar and light food, all covered by the food-and-drinks credit.

Logistics are tightly handled: private-jet return flights, island transfers, course access and a credit at the dining facilities are included, and light catering is provided on the plane. Golf gear can be added as an extra; the group cap of eight keeps pace quick and the vibe private. Expect a long day—roughly 13 to 14 hours from airport departure to return—so plan for sun protection, a change of clothes and flexible energy. This format is ideal for corporate groups, milestone celebrations and golfers who prize rare rounds in unique settings.

What separates this trip is the compression of high-end travel and a real golf test into one day. The Whitsundays’ coastal stage—turquoise channels, reef fringes and low native scrub—makes holes feel exposed and cinematic without sacrificing play. For visitors from Adelaide or beyond, it’s a compact way to log a rare island championship round, sharpen with a pro, and be home the same day with a story worth telling.