Beach

Whitehaven Beach

Whitsunday Island, Queensland

Seven kilometres of pure white silica sand on Whitsunday Island.

Price
Boat tours from about A$150
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
4 hours

The postcard beach of the Whitsundays, with sand so fine it squeaks. You get there by boat or seaplane from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island. Tongue Point's lookout over Hill Inlet is the famous viewpoint.

Good to know

  • Wear a stinger suit in summer
  • Hill Inlet at mid-tide has the best colours
Best time
Mid-tide in the morning
Getting there
Boat or seaplane only
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

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