Whitehaven Beach
Whitsunday Island, Australia
Top 10No. 1 in Oceania
A 7km beach of fine white silica sand that stays cool underfoot, with clear turquoise water and the undeveloped national park island behind it. Access is only by boat, seaplane or helicopter from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island, mostly on tours.
Highlights
- Squeaky white silica sand
- Clear turquoise water
- Hill Inlet lookout walk
Good to know
- Reached only by tour, boat or air
- Stinger suits needed in jellyfish season
- Crowded midday; quieter further along beach
