Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island - Whitsunday Escape
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It is one of the most famous beaches in the world and is constantly ranked as one of the best beaches by numerous sources, year after year.

The beach stretches over 7km along Whitsunday Island and offers bushwalks at both the Northern and Southern ends, both with fantastic views.

Whitehaven Beach is one of the most famous beaches in the world - it's time to come and see why

Hill Inlet bushwalk only takes around 15 minutes to reach the lookout - your chance to take those postcard worthy photos

Check out the view of the swirling silica sands and with over 7 Km's of beach, you'll have time to explore, sunbath, swim or snorkel

The Whitehaven Beach Lookout and Headland track are located at the Southern end and deliver excellent views over Whitehaven Beach and Chance Bay

Whitehaven Beach is an excellent place to see all sorts of wildlife - birds, fish, turtles and lizards are always around

The Southern End of Whitehaven Beach is a great place to meet new people or head further North and escape the crowds

Nautical Information

  • Small reef off the south end of the beach – use caution.
  • Beach accessible at any tide.

Whitehaven Beach is an excellent anchorage with wind protection from:

  • South East
  • South
  • West
  • North West

There are numerous bushwalks available from the North and South ends of Whitehaven Beach.
For details, check out the Bushwalking Guide.