Overview

• Mike Tindall wrote on Instagram that despite several trips to Australia, he and Zara were visiting Hamilton Island for the first time and called the experience “amazing.”
• The couple described their initial snorkelling excursion in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park as “unreal,” sharing photos of vibrant coral and marine life.
• Hamilton Island, the largest inhabited island in the Whitsundays, is car-free and designated a whale heritage area where humpback whales can be seen until September.
• Earlier in their trip, the Tindalls attended the State of Origin decider in Sydney as guests of Billy Slater and Nicole Rose, witnessing Queensland’s 24-12 victory that sealed their 25th series win.
• Through candid social-media updates, the Tindalls are presenting a relatable modern-royal image while drawing attention to off-the-beaten-path heritage destinations.