Woman dies in Qld golf buggy crash

A woman has died after a golf buggy rolled over on Queensland's Hamilton Island in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef.

The vehicle was travelling on Whitsunday Boulevard on Monday afternoon when it made a U-turn, police say.

The passenger, a 29-year-old NSW woman, died after the buggy rolled. The male driver was uninjured.

In a statement, Hamilton Island said their deepest thoughts and condolences are with the family and friends of the woman involved in the tragic incident.

"Our highest priority is the safety and well-being of our guests, residents and staff and we are working closely with Queensland Police to investigate the incident."

Investigations are continuing.