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Whitehaven Beach

SANDEE RATING: 84 / 100

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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


LGBTQLGBTQ

Yes

DisabilityDisability

NO

ATMATM

No

BarbecueBarbecue

No

Blue FlagBlue Flag

No

Boat RampsBoat Ramps

No

Party SceneParty Scene

No

DogsDogs

No

Fire PitsFire Pits

No

NudeNude

No

Free ParkingFree Parking

No

Paid ParkingPaid Parking

No

PlaygroundPlayground

NO

RestroomsRestrooms

Yes

ShowersShowers

No

Stairs To BeachStairs To Beach

No

Street ParkingStreet Parking

No

Picnic TablesPicnic Tables

NO

Wi-FiWi-Fi

No

Activities


ATVATV

No

Bike PathsBike Paths

No

CampingCamping

Yes

All-Terrain VehiclesAll-Terrain Vehicles

NO

FishingFishing

Yes

HikingHiking

No

Jet SkiingJet Skiing

No

Kayaking / CanoeingKayaking / Canoeing

NO

Paddle-boardsPaddle-boards

No

SailingSailing

Yes

Scuba DivingScuba Diving

Yes

SnorkelingSnorkeling

Yes

SurfingSurfing

Yes

SwimmingSwimming

Yes

VolleyballVolleyball

No

Water SkiingWater Skiing

No

WindsurfingWindsurfing

No

Rentals


Lounge Chair RentalLounge Chair Rental

No

Beach Mat RentalBeach Mat Rental

No

Umbrella RentalUmbrella Rental

No

Transportation


Bike AccessBike Access

No

Bike RacksBike Racks

No

Car AccessCar Access

No

Fishing BoatsFishing Boats

Yes

Foot AccessFoot Access

No

Bus StopBus Stop

No

RV ParkingRV Parking

No

BoatsBoats

Yes

YachtsYachts

NO

Food


BarsBars

No

Beach VendorsBeach Vendors

No

RestaurantsRestaurants

NO

Basic Details


Phone

Phone

+61 13 74 68
Hours

Hours

24 / 7
Cell Reception

Cell Reception

Weak
Parking

Parking

No
Size of the beach

Size of the beach

3.60 mi
Sand Color

Sand Color

White
Sand Texture

Sand Texture

Smooth
Entry Fee

Entry Fee

No
Public or Private

Public or Private

Public

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