#61
Clare Neal
2009-01-12
Spectacular... what more can I say???
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
Clare Neal
#62
Johanna Toorenburg
2009-01-12
Beautiful enough to grace the cover of any travel magazine. Sure to draw visitors not only from Australia but all over the globe
#63
Rosana Niven
2009-01-12
Even when it is scorching hot the sand is cool and beautiful. There is sealife galore in the water as well. We saw a sea turtle chasing a stingray.
#64
Ryan Monastra
2009-01-12
What a place to come to on your honeymoon - just stunning!
#65
Peter Nicholson
2009-01-12
Why go overseas when this is on your doorstep? Its paradise.
#66
Jody Collins
2009-01-12
Absolutely beautiful beach - spent one day of my honeymoon there, it was just perfert!
#67
penny beer
2009-01-12
crystal clear water, warm and inviting. Pristine beach, soft underfoot, heaven on earth.
#68
Gillian Edwards
2009-01-09
Crystal clear water white sand that goes on forever what more could you want
#69
ian fels
2009-01-08
Pristine white sand.clear blue water, Quiet and relaxing. Just a nice place to be.
#70
tony harvey
2009-01-08
white sand and crystal clear water, what more can you ask for on a trip to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world