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Whitsundays (4802)
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Type
Whitsundays Beaches
About the Region
The Whitsundays are a collection of 74 tropical islands with white silica sand and turquoise waters in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Find 1 beaches across 1 suburbs.
What Makes It Special
- •Whitehaven Beach - 7km of 98% pure silica sand that stays cool underfoot and turns the water an impossible shade of blue
- •Hill Inlet lookout at low tide - the swirling turquoise and white sand is one of Australia's most jaw-dropping natural spectacles
- •Sailing and charter boat culture unlike anywhere else - dozens of overnight sail trips and day tours depart Airlie Beach daily
Best Time to Visit
June to September for dry season - calm seas, clear skies, and reliable sailing. Hill Inlet is most photogenic at LOW tide, so time your visit accordingly. Avoid February cyclone season. Book sailboat charters months ahead for school holidays.
What's On
Great Whitehaven Beach Run 2026
Sunday 24 May 2026
Annual beach run on the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach offering a Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, and Junior Fun Runs, with participants ferrying from Port of Airlie.
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