Whitehaven Beach
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Overview
Whitehaven Beach is located on Whitsunday Island in the Bondi Beach area of Australia. It is 7 km long and known for its pure white sand that consists of 98% pure silica. Visitors can enjoy activities such as swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking at the beach. The beach has amenities including bathroom access, showers, picnic tables, and a public BBQ area. However, there are no lifeguards on duty and dogs are not allowed on the beach.Parking
There is no parking lot available at Whitehaven Beach as it is only accessible by boat or seaplane. Visitors can park their car at the nearest mainland ferry terminal and take a ferry or charter boat to the island. The cost of parking and the ferry ticket is not included in the beach admission fee.FunFact
Fun fact: Whitehaven Beach is listed as one of the top ten beaches in the world by various travel magazines and websites. Its sand is so fine that it was once used to make the lenses of the Hubble Space Telescope.Attractions
Tourists can take a scenic hike to Hill Inlet Lookout to enjoy panoramic views of the swirling sands and turquoise waters. They can also explore the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park which is located nearby and offers opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Activities
Tourists can take a scenic hike to Hill Inlet Lookout to enjoy panoramic views of the swirling sands and turquoise waters. They can also explore the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park which is located nearby and offers opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving.
Restaurants
There are a few restaurants located near the ferry terminal, which serve seafood and Australian cuisine. However, visitors are advised to bring their own food and drinks to Whitehaven Beach as there are no food vendors on the island.Hotels
There are no hotels on Whitsunday Island, but there are several hotels and resorts located on nearby Hamilton Island, which is a short ferry ride away from the island. Hamilton Island has a range of accommodations from budget-friendly hotels to luxury resorts.Amenities
LGBTQ
Yes
Disability
NO
ATM
No
Barbecue
No
Blue Flag
No
Boat Ramps
No
Party Scene
No
Dogs
No
Fire Pits
No
Nude
No
Free Parking
No
Paid Parking
No
Playground
NO
Restrooms
Yes
Showers
No
Stairs To Beach
No
Street Parking
No
Picnic Tables
NO
Wi-Fi
NoActivities
ATV
No
Bike Paths
No
Camping
Yes
All-Terrain Vehicles
NO
Fishing
Yes
Hiking
No
Jet Skiing
No
Kayaking / Canoeing
NO
Paddle-boards
No
Sailing
Yes
Scuba Diving
Yes
Snorkeling
Yes
Surfing
Yes
Swimming
Yes
Volleyball
No
Water Skiing
No
Windsurfing
NoRentals
Lounge Chair Rental
No
Beach Mat Rental
No
Umbrella Rental
NoTransportation
Bike Access
No
Bike Racks
No
Car Access
No
Fishing Boats
Yes
Foot Access
No
Bus Stop
No
RV Parking
No
Boats
Yes
Yachts
NOFood
Bars
No
Beach Vendors
No
Restaurants
NO