#51
Rodney Hiscock
2009-01-13
To feel the squelch of the fine white sand between your toes as you head in to snorkel is a life time memory.
Whitehaven Beach
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
Voters Comments
Rodney Hiscock
#52
Johnson Lin
2009-01-13
Unforgettable experience as I also proposed to my partner on a helicopter from Hayman Island looking down at a 30 metre banner on Whitehaven Beach reading “Will you marry me?".
#53
Barry Purvis
2009-01-13
This is my No1 recommendation for any visitor to QLD and I visit when ever I get the oportuity, its just the best place.
#54
Nicki Boulter
2009-01-13
Definite WOW factor! This beach is unbelievable, truly amazing! It should be a must for everyone to visit, at least once. But I guarantee, you will be back!
#55
Allan Bruce
2009-01-13
A beautiful beach to visit wilst in the whitsundays .
#56
Kay Ottaway
2009-01-13
A bar-b-que at this most amazing Whitsunday treasure is a must. The sand is soft and powdery and the water in the scenic bay is azure blue and ever so refreshing.
#57
Diana Weeden
2009-01-13
A paradise found.
#58
Janet Cossar
2009-01-13
My husband and myself recently visited the Whitsundays, we went on a 3 cruise day , Daydream , Hamilton and Whitehaven. Whitehaven , although a beautiful beach , was exposed , no shelter and we were counting down the hours to go bach, It would have been much better to stay longer at another island and just visit Whitehaven for an hour or so
#59
Judith Tucker
2009-01-13
A classic example of what Nature can do with white sand , green vegetation , blue sky and blue water .
#60
kylie drakos
2009-01-13
Keep this little beauty pristine there is no other beach like it in the world and I've seen a few.