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Airlie Beach
Airlie Beach is the gateway to the Whitsundays, Queensland’s pristine 74 islands. It is a cosmopolitan and vibrant town filled with palm-fringed.. [continued]
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Daydream Island
Daydream Island is the closest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays to the mainland shore at Airlie Beach. Daydream is extremely popular due.. [continued]
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Great Barrier Reef Whitsundays
Said to be the world’s largest living structure and the only one visible from outer space, the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef.. [continued]
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Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island is nestled amongst the Whitsunday Islands, a group of 74 islands just off the Queensland coast, at the edge of the Great Barrier.. [continued]
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Hayman Island
Hayman Island is located in the beautiful Whitsundays just off the Queensland coast, and home to Hayman, one of the world's finest resorts.. [continued]
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Lindeman Island
Lindeman Island is one of the most southern Great Barrier Reef islands in the Whitsundays and is mostly a national park with over 20 kilometres.. [continued]
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Shute Harbour
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Whitehaven Beach Information
Whitehaven Beach is a pristine beach on Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. Whitehaven Beach stretches over six kilometres and boasts brilliant silica sand that is among the purest in the world. Sink your feet into the sand and wade into the warm waves that gently crash against the shore and you’ll soon realise why people come here from all over.
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At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is Hill Inlet, a stunning inlet where the tide shifts the sand and water to create a beautiful fusion of colours. Many people claim Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach are the most beautiful places they’ve ever seen.
There’s a lookout on Whitsunday Island where you can view both Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Most people moor their boats in Tongue Bay, take a dingy ashore and make the short walk to the lookout for the breathtaking views. If possible, try to reach the lookout when the tide is changing, as the golden sand and aqua water hues blend seamlessly into a mosaic of colours.
Whitehaven Beach can be experienced in several ways. If you’re interested in a day trip, there are ferries and luxury cruising yachts that depart from Airlie Beach. A variety of sailing companies also offer multi-day charters that include a memorable visit to Whitehaven Beach in addition to stops to the outer Great Barrier Reef.
Seaplanes and helicopters also visit the area offering stunning views from the sky. It’s even possible to completely indulge and partake in a romantic getaway to your own private beach for a champagne picnic.
Whitehaven Beach, it’s definitely a must-see in the Whitsundays.
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