Things to do on Whitehaven Beach
Located in the heart of the Great
Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach is one of the world’s most unspoiled and
beautiful beaches. In 2013, it was named the ‘number one beach in Australia’ by
the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Beaches Awards.
Things
you will love at Whitehaven Beach
It’s
an easy trip from Hamilton Island
Whitehaven Beach is just a
thirty-minute trip on a high-speed catamaran, and Hamilton Island offers
several Whitehaven Beach day trips and Whitehaven Beach tours. You can explore
the beach via a helicopter or seaplane from the island, and can also sail to
Whitehaven Beach on one of the island’s yachts.
The
impossibly white sand
Whitsunday Island’s famous beach
stretches for seven kilometers and is washed by swirls of turquoise, blue and
green water. The sand is 98 per cent pure white silica, which gives it a
brilliant, near luminescent color.
The
pure, pristine environment
Whitehaven Beach is protected by
the Whitsunday Islands National Park, and in the heart of the Great Barrier
Reef. It’s been voted the world’s top eco-friendly beach, and Queensland’s
cleanest beach.
Explore’s
Half Day Hill Inlet at Whitehaven Beach
On the northern end of
world-famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet is one of the most picturesque spots
in the Whitsundays - with white, silica sand, turquoise water, and an abundance
of marine life.
Things that will love
· Travel to
and from Hill Inlet on a high-speed catamaran.
· Take a
guided bushwalk with an expert guide, and learn all about the history, flora
and fauna of this stunning area.
· Or rather
than bushwalk, spend your time on the island relaxing on the white, silica sand
and enjoying the crystal clear water.
· If you're
feeling energetic, you can also climb to the Hill Inlet lookout for incredible
views. You may also see stingrays and turtles gliding in the waters below.
Sail
& Snorkel Whitehaven & Chalkies Beach
With its turquoise water,
plentiful marine life and pure silica sand, it’s easy to see why the
Whitsundays is considered one of the most picturesque natural regions in the
world. On this day trip from Hamilton
Island, you’ll experience all the beauty of this renowned region up-close, with
a visit to the spectacular Whitehaven and Chalkies beaches.
Loving things :
· Cruise in
style. After leaving Hamilton Island in the morning aboard this purpose-built
sailing catamaran, you will spend your day cruising around the Whitsundays,
visiting some of the world’s most iconic destinations.
· Discover
Whitehaven Beach. Wander the white sands and take a dip at Whitehaven Beach -
voted the ‘number one beach in Australia’ by the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice
Beaches Awards.
· Enjoy a
buffet lunch. Enjoy morning/afternoon
tea & lunch. Build your own wraps
and rolls with freshly made salads, leg ham, turkey and cooked king prawns is
served as you cruise between Whitehaven Beach and Hazelwood Island to your
snorkelling destination.
· Snorkel
Chalkies Beach. Upon arrival, you'll be
fitted out with excellent equipment and spend an hour or so discovering the
underwater home of an array of exotic and diverse marine life - including turtles.
· Quality
equipment. High quality Mares snorkelling gear is supplied, along with
wetsuits/stinger suits and flotation jackets. If required, your tour guide can
also provide personalised snorkelling assistance.
Cruise
Whitsundays Whitehaven Beach Hill Inlet & Lookout Full Day
This is the ultimate full day
experience, giving you the opportunity to explore the world famous Whitehaven
Beach at your own pace.
Things that you will love
· The
opportunity to explore the northern and southern ends of Whitehaven Beach,
including:
· The
hidden delights of Hill Inlet and the lookout
· The clear
blue waters, perfect for swimming
· The
beautiful white silica sands
· And if
weather and tidal conditions permit, spend time snorkelling at the nearby Esk
Island
