Hook Island Wilderness Resort
The only habitation on Hook Island is the Hook Island Wilderness Resort which is serviced in irregular days by large catamaran. The resort has a combined bar/restaurant with meals and snacks available. Some activities available at the resort are swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving. There is a now closed underwater observatory on the island due to health and safety deeming it to have inadequate ventilation.
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