Whitehaven Beach is a definite "must-see" in the Whitsundays. The crystal clear aqua waters and pristine silica sand of Whitehaven stretch over seven kilometres along
Whitsunday
Island
, the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. It defines nature at its best and provides the greatest sense of relaxation and escape.
As soon as you arrive it’s easy to see why it is the most photographed beach in Australia and has been named "Queensland's
Most
Beautiful
Beach"
by 'Keep Australia Beautiful' and Queensland’s Friendliest Beach in 2009.
At the northern end of
Whitehaven
Beach
is Hill Inlet, a stunning cove where the tide shifts the sand and water to create a beautiful fusion of colours. Don’t miss a walk to the lookout on
Whitsunday
Island
where you can take advantage of the best views of both
Whitehaven
Beach
and Hill Inlet.Whitehaven Beach is serviced by ultra-fast, modern ferries, cruising yachts, seaplanes and helicopters. A variety of companies offer daytripsand/or overnight charters to Whitehaven Beach from both the Islands, Shute Harbour and Airlie Beach.
Whitehaven Beach can be experienced in several ways. Ferries and luxury cruising yachts offer day trips that depart from
Airlie Beachand some of the island resorts. A variety of sailing companies offer multi-day charters that include a memorable visit to
Whitehaven
Beach
in addition to stops to the outer
Great Barrier Reef.
Whilst the more adventurous can try ocean rafting, sea-kayaking or a jet boat trip out to the island. Or why not travel by seaplane or helicopter for a spectacular aerial view over the iconic beach,
Whitsunday
Island
and Hill Inlet and indulge in a champagne picnic on your own private beach.
However you choose to explore
Whitehaven
Beach
, it will be an experience that you will remember for a lifetime.
WHITEHAVEN BEACH RECENT AWARDS:
Australian winner - Resource Recovery Award - 2009 National Clean Beach Awards
North Queensland’s Cleanest Beach 2009
Queensland's Friendliest Beach 2009
Queensland’s Cleanest Beach 2008
Australia’s 20 Best Experiences - Island Experience - Whitsunday Islands
Queensland’s Most Beautiful Beach (awarded to a beach for the first and only time in 2007 by Keep Australia Beautiful Queensland)
Protection of the Environment - 2006 and 2007 Regional Clean Beach Challenge Awards
