Images courtesy of Tourism Queensland
How do you describe to someone the finest, whitest, purest sand that feels like powder through your toes? How do you conjure up an image of the most exquisite bay, coated in flawless water and umpteen shades of pale blue?
Whitehaven Beach is known all over the world for its unwavering beauty. Float dreamily over seven kilometres of silica sand beach, swim with the fish, lie in the diamond-studded sunshine and watch the boats bob cheerfully at anchor. A seamless blue sky stretches above you and you are totally seduced by the beach’s beauty.
Whitehaven can be experienced in several ways. Ferries and luxury cruising yachts depart from Airlie Beach daily. 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.
Getting there:
Tours to Whitehaven Beach can be taken from Airlie Beach or several of the Whitsunday islands. Airlie Beach is located 1115km north of Brisbane and accessed by air, rail and road.
Further information:
Australian Tourism Data Warehouse
Ph 07 4945 3711
#131
We try to get out to Whitehaven beach whenever possible - its a great day out and its right on our doorstep. Thats the whole reason we moved to this wonderous place, the warmth, the water and prestine islands.
#132
Its the most beautiful beach we have ever seen, and we have seen quite a few from Torquay Vic to Loyalty beach Cape York.
#133
The most beautiful beach you will ever see. The sand is so soft and white
#134
The most beautiful, natural looking beach in the whole wide world. The water is so clear and the sand so white. I will deffinetly go again....
#135
Beautiful white sand and clear blue water - it's paradise!
#136
Aviation Adventures fly over Whitehaven beach. It is one of the most amazing things ive done
#137
It is the most beauitful beach I have ever walked the squeek under your feet from the sand lets you no your are at one of the most special places on earth on and the ocean arount is so clear you could swim all day
#138
Best. Beach. Ever. Seriously though, the first time you see it, pure white sand going on for miles, crystal clear water in brilliant shades of blue, it's something that you'll remember for life. The best way to see it is from the deck of your very own bareboat charter yacht - sail up, drop anchor and swim over to the beach. And of course, if you see it this way it can be at a time that the many people from Hamilton and Airlie aren't there. You can nearly have a whole section of the beach to yourself if you like :) Hill Inlet at the north end of Whitehaven beach is a magical sight on a sunny day too, especially from the lookout above.
#139
Definitely one of the best beaches I have ever visited. The fine silicon sand is the whitest and finest I have ever experienced. Coupled with clear blue water, this is a heavenly place for enjoying the tropical ocean of the Whitsundays.
#140
The whitest sand in the country.