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Whitehaven Beach
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Whitehaven Beach, 7 kilometres of white sand that squeaks underfoot. Surrounded by swirls of turquoise, blue and green water. Voted by some as the best beach in the world, come see for yourself. The best views of this magnificent beach and the just as beautiful Hill Inlet, is from Hill Inlet Lookout, a short walk from Tongue Bay Beach. Swim in the bays first or climb to the lookout first, decisions! Either way the two go hand in hand.
Nearby is the famous heart shaped island called Heart Reef, be sure to take a helicopter flight over it. These wonderful treasures of the Whitsundays are not to be missed and we promise they are as good, if not better, than the brochures.
Whitsundays Tour Reviews and Blogs
Top 10 things to do
Australia’s spectacular Whitsundays is an archipelago of 74 unbelievably beautiful islands off Queensland’s central coast.
- Top 10 things to do – With islands offering turquoise blue waters, pure white beaches, lush tropical rainforests and colourful coral reefs, the Whitsundays is the perfect place to visit for those looking for a genuine tropical paradise.
- 9 Unforgettable Whitsunday’s Experiences- We recently took a trip to Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays for 4 days which included a lot of adventure. I’m no photographer but the natural beauty of the Whitsundays makes it so easy!
- Review South Molle Island Tour– The minute we stepped foot on South Molle Island we loved it. South Molle Island in the Whitsundays is the picture of paradise with no shortage of activities, things to do and adventures to be had.
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Whitsundays Major Events
May
05 May 2019 Hilly Marathon
To mark the 10 anniversary, in 2017, there is a half and full marathon on offer. Don’t be fooled the island course makes for one tough marathon. There is also a relay event and three flatter options for the children.
More information Hamilton Hilly Marathon
June
23 June 2019 Great Whitehaven Beach Run
Imagine the opportunity to run a marathon on one of world’s most beautiful beaches? Even if you are not up to the marathon there are also 5 klm and 10klm runs and three kids events. Transfers are from Port of Airlie.
More information The Great Whitehaven Beach Run
August
8-15 August 2019 The Airlie Beach Race Week
The Airlie beach festival of sailing is a fun week on and off the water and one of Australia’s premier sailing events. Aside from the competition there is a strong social atmosphere at this Festival of Sailing.
More information: Airlie Beach Race Week
17 -24 August 2019 Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
This is Australia’s largest offshore keelboat regatta, and one of Australia’s favourite yachting events. For the social events leave the suit and ties at home, smart casual is the required dress code.
More information: Audi Hamilton Island Race Week
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Sailing in the Whitsundays
The Whitsundays, Australia’s sailing paradise, was created by nature so we could have a “sailing playground”. So many bays, coves, inlets, beaches, islands and not enough time!
If you want a sailing holiday in the Whitsundays, there are different options but why not let someone else do all the work? All you need to do is swim, eat, admire the beautiful scenery and indulge in a cocktail at sundown. Sound like you?
The crew know where the best lunch spots, sheltered bays, evening anchorage, and even the best swimming spots are! After all it is their back yard! Perhaps you might like to learn the basics of sailing, the crew will let you help.
Bareboat charters are also available
Airlie Beach & Shute Harbour
Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world. It is also the only place in the world where a rainforest grows on sand. Is it any wonder it is World Heritage Listed. This is truly a unique island. A trip to Fraser is a must for true nature lovers. It has over 100 lakes on it, great beaches, loads of fauna, wetlands they call home and interesting flora. From Brisbane there are 2 day tours which take you to Fraser via the Coloured Sands and you will travel along 75 Mile Beach, an amazing experience in itself.
Whitehaven Beach
Sailing
Airlie Beach & Shute Harbour
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island is the most developed resort in the Whitsundays, it has so much to offer right in the middle of paradise.
The island has many different areas. You can discover Australian Native Wildlife at Wildlife Park, scenic lookouts await your camera. You can swim at Catseye Beach or one of the many pools.
You can travel the island by golf buggy or shuttle bus. To keep you busy the island has shops, restaurants, art galleries and a marina.
Hamilton Island
South Molle Island
South Molle offers many activities. Most of the island is a national park with many trails to be explored. There are bays and sandy beaches for your relaxation.
South Molle Island
Daydream Island
Daydream Island is closer to the mainland and also caters for day trippers.
It is home to the world’s largest outdoor aquarium. With 80 different types of sea life and 50 different corals it is not to be missed.
The island offers many activities on land and sea. There is an outdoor cinema and what a backdrop it has.
Daydream Island
