Whitehaven Beach - Whitsunday Island
For more than seven kilometres along Whitsunday Island, Whitehaven
Beach mesmerises visitors from near and far. Crystal clear, aquamarine,
warm water gently caresses miles of pristine, very fine, blindingly
white sand. The sand is said to be roughly ninety-nine percent silica.
This sand is so pure that the greatest telescope and optical lenses
in the world are made from it. While sitting on the beach, run your
fingers through the sand and you will literally polish the jewelry that
you are wearing on your hands.
Believed to be the most photographed beach in all of Australia,
Whitehaven Beach is breathtakingly beautiful. Visitors are offered water
sports, cruises, whale watching, scuba diving and snorkeling, among
multiple other water activities that enthrall beach lovers of all ages.
Boat Tours to Whitehaven Beach
Almost every boat tour of the surrounding areas will make a stop at
Whitehaven Beach. You can also get there by ferries, sailing charters,
luxury yacht cruises, as well as seaplanes and helicopters leave Airlie
Beach on a regular basis.
Those who are a little more daring might want to try a jet boat trip,
ocean rafting or even sea-kayaking in order to reach the island. While
you are enjoying the island, you may want to make your way to Hill
Inlet.
Hill Inlet
Located at the northern end of the beach, sits this spectacular cove
where the tides dance with the ever-changing waters and sand to create
an opulent symphony of colours. Imagine running your toes through the
dazzling white sand as you walk on the edge of the turquoise warm waters
gently splashing over your feet!
Bring a picnic basket and bottle of wine or champagne with you. Enjoy
an unforgettable day, swimming, basking in the sun and picnicking on
your own private spot. You may even choose to camp overnight on the
beach.
Whitehaven Beach defies nature. The origin of the ultra powdery fine
granules of quartz that make up the sand are unknown but highly
speculated about by local geologists. Regardless of what natural
phenomenon has created this majestic beach, Whitehaven is definitely the
epitome of nature’s wondrous mysteries.
If you have found yourself visiting the Whitsunday Islands, your trip
will not be complete until you have experienced Whitehaven Beach.
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