Whitehaven Beach
Located
Whitehaven Beach its located in the heart of the
Great Barrier Reef,
Whitehaven Beach is one of the World's most unspoiled and beautiful beaches. In 2013, it was named the number one beach in Australia by the
TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Beaches Awards. Whit its warm, turquoise-hued water and soft, impeccably white sand, Whitehaven Beach is simply heaven on earth.
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| Whitehaven Beach |
Whitehaven Beach is a 7 km stretch along Whitesunday Island, Australia. The island is accessible by boat from the mainland tourist ports of Airlie Beach and Shute Harbour, as well as Hamilton Island. The Whitehaven Beach Ocean Swim is a 2 km open swimming competition held on the Beach in November each year as part of the Hamilton Island Triathlon Event,
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| Coral Sea Resort, Whitsunday Islands |
Discovery
The beach was named and discovered in 1879 by Staff Commander EP Bedwell. Being one of the many names from the then English county of Cumberland Bedwell brought to the area following James Cook's 1770 naming of the island group The Cumberland Islands.
Description of Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach is known for its white sands. The sand consists of 98 percent pure silica which gives it a bright white color. Local rocks do not contain silica so it has been suggested that the sands were brought to the beach via prevailing sea currents over millions of years.
Unlike regular sand, the sand on Whitehaven Beach does not retain heat making it comfortable to walk barefoot on a hot day. This sand is also very fine, and can damage electronic equipment such as telephones and cameras, although it is good at polishing up jewellery.
As soon as you arrive it's easy to see why is the most photographed beach in Australia and has been named "Queensland's Most Beautiful Beach" by 'Keep Australia Beautiful' and Queensland's Friendliest Beach more than once. cnn.com recently named Whitehaven Beach the 'world's top eco-friendly beach 2010'.
At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is at, a stunning cove where the tide shifts the sand and water to create a beautiful fusion of colours. As the tide shifts, the white silica sand and torquoise shades of the inlet blend seamlessly to create a breathtaking view of swirling Whitsunday colours.
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| Scenery Hills Inlet |
For the best view, journey to the lookout at Tongue Point on Whitsunday Island. Time your lookout experience on low tide to fully experience the beautiful fusion of colours that surface. For bareboats, the best spot to anchor is in Tongue Bay, and tender into the beach to commence the short walk up the hill to the lookout across Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach and back down the other side to secluded Betty's Beach, at the tip of Hill Inlet.
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| Aerial view of Hill Inlet |
Tourims(Whitsunday Island)
The Whitsunday Islands are a popular tourist destination for travellers to Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef with the area being one of the most popular Yachting destinations in the Southern Hemisphere. The Island received about 700,000 visitors between March 2008 and March 2009. The
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| Tourist in Whitehaven Beach |
Ngaro Sea Trail Great Walk is a mix of seaways and short walks, crossing South Molle, Hook and Whitsunday Islands. The tracks across the islands are linked by seaways suited to kayaking, sailing or powerboating. Camping is available at eight camping areas on the three islands. Several Islands have large resorts, offering a wide variety of accommodation and activities.
Whitehaven Beach Awards
Whitehaven Beach is constantly being named amongst the world's best beaches. The beach was awarded Queensland's Cleanest Beach in Keep Australia Beautiful's 2008 Clean Beach Challenge State Awards. In July 2010, Whitehaven Beach was named the top Eco Friendly Beach in the world by CNN.com. Dogs are not permitted on the beach and cigarette smoking is prohibited.
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| Whitehaven Beach Camping |
Others Awards
- TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Beaches Awards 2013, No. 1 in Australia and No. 3 in the world
- Australian winner - Resource Recovery Award - 2009 National Clean Beach Awards
- North Queensland’s Cleanest Beach 2009
- Queensland's Friendliest Beach 2009
- Australia’s 20 Best Experiences - Island Experience - Whitsunday Islands
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| Diving Great Barrier Reef |
There are several ways to experience the beauty Whitehaven Beach. Many companies offer day trips to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet by ferry, power boat or luxury yacht. Most overnight sailing trips also stop here. Self-sufficient boaties and campers can even anchor overnight off the beach, or book a national park campsite and camp on the southern end of the iconic Whitehaven Beach itself. Scenic helicopter and seaplane flights over Hill Inlet promise amazing aerial views as the magical waters and sand dance below.
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| Seaplane to Whitehaven Beach |
However you choose to explore Whitehaven Beach, it will be an experience that you will remember for a lifetime.
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