Stretching over nine kilometres, this pristine expanse of pure white silica sand fringed by brilliant blue water and lush tropical islands, is one of the jewels of the Whitsundays. Recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Whitehaven Beach offers visitors a chance to experience the unique beauty of the Whitsundays. No visit to the Whitsundays is complete without a trip to Whitehaven Beach.

There are no facilities on Whitehaven Beach, or on Whitsunday Island (the name of the island where Whitehaven is located) apart from camping spots where a permit is required to stay. Permits are very cheap and available from the local Parks and Wildlife office. There is a long list of day charter boats that visit Whitehaven Beach, and it is possible to be dropped off in the morning and picked up in the afternoon. This however is very limiting and the ideal situation would be to pick a few days with low tides in the middle of the day, and spend a few days in paradise.