Whitehaven Beach

 

Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach is famous for its white sands. It is located on Whitsunday Island in Queensland. And, just as the name describes, it truly is a white haven. The uninhabited beach has peaceful, calm waters and untouched white sand. It is easily the most photographed beach of them all, and after a minute of arriving, you will understand why. The views are simply breathtaking and will leave you speechless. The sand consists of 98% pure silica which gives it a bright white color. Local rocks do not contain silica so it has been suggested that the sands were brought to the beach via prevailing sea currents over millions of years.

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 more than once. cnn.com recently named Whitehaven Beach the 'world's top eco-friendly beach 2010'.
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.  As the tide shifts, the white silica sand and turquoise shades of the inlet blend seamlessly to create a breathtaking view of swirling Whitsunday colours. 

For the best view, journey to the lookout at Tongue Point on Whitsunday Island. Time your lookout experience on low tide to fully experience the beautiful fusion of colours that surface.

So many things you can do there, beach walking, swimming, or take sailing charters offer day or multi-day trips to the sandy edges or luxury cruising yachts and ferries. Definitely great ways of experiencing the impeccable Whitehaven Beach.


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