#71
Shellie Kruger
2009-01-08
The most beautiful beach I have ever set foot on, breathtaking, wish I could have stayed more than a day.
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
Shellie Kruger
#72
ruth bradbury
2009-01-07
I agree - Whitehaven beach is just beautiful and such a unique experience. I loved snorkelling off the beach.
#73
Dawn Thyer
2009-01-07
My first visit to Whitehaven Beach was in 1946 and I can remember quite clearly the experience. My Uncle had a 30 foot fishing boat and we had a family tour of the Whitsunday Islands. Yes, the sand squeaks under your feet, the water is clear, and I remember my Mother finding a natural glass stone when we walked up the rocks then looked down into a sea gorge. Impressive beauty and a great memory maker.
#74
Therese Broderick
2009-01-07
That amazing pure white sand and crystal clear water. I was at the lookout prior to sailing around to beach, didn't have my reading glasses to see controls on digital camera - so pointed and clicked in the right direction and hoped for the best. Those pictures are postcard material - a view so good even a half blind person can take a good picture.
#75
Chris Young
2009-01-06
Whenever I need to summon up a perfect image to meditate I imagine days spent at the Hill Inlet end of Whitehaven beach. The white soft sand and the clear water as the tide comes in with the green of the trees and blue of the water is spectacular. An experience that stays with you long after the visit.
#76
Michelle gerrie
2009-01-06
We have travelled to the Caribbean,the Bahamas and the South Pacific Isles but Whitehaven is the most spectacular.The soft ,powdery sand was an absolute delight to feel under your feet and combined with the clear,blue ,warm water made for a "Heaven on Earth' experience.
#77
Jan Lippold
2009-01-06
One of the best beaches in the world if not the best and makes the perfect day trip to the Whitsundies.
#78
carl lewis
2009-01-06
Beautiful, and it goes on forever
#79
Hilary Axtell
2009-01-05
A beautiful beach, such white sand and blue blue water.
#80
W Stevens
2009-01-05
great backdrop for great photos.