The Ultimate Guide to Explore The Whitehaven Beach of Australia

What would happen if you won a lottery today? Well, I’ve got no idea about you. But for me, if you’d ask; I shall book a ticket to heaven and finish my next novel. Don’t get me wrong. When I said ‘heaven’, I meant the Whitehaven beach in the Whitsunday islands of Australia. 

Was it too ‘punny’? But, Whitehaven beach is indeed a heavenly destination for anyone. Be it for the shutterbugs, travel nomads, grey nomads and to all those adventure-hearted folks, the beach is perhaps the best ones lying on the Australian belt.

Spanning across 7 kilometers, spreading its wings with bright white sand and crystal clear water, the Whitehaven beach is the largest and the cleanest destinations in Australia. No wonder it bagged an award for that reason. But, it holds many other things that should top your Bucket List. Here is the list that convinced me to plan a trip soon; let’s see what’s your stake?

When is the best time to hit the Whitehaven Beach?

You can’t afford to waste your trip on an off-season trip; can you? That too when it’s about exploring the Whitehaven beach.

To witness the brightest white sands studded with lush flora and fauna, one has to visit the pristine beach from September to December. Situated in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, the beach is perhaps the most visited ones under the Whitsunday islands.

Be it hitting the turquoise blue waters, rejuvenating yourself on the uninhabited 7 km sweep of sand, sighting the swirling tides hitting the Hill Inlet or trying your hands in water sports, a vacation to the most-popular Australian beach during springs is always a bliss to experience.

Best Things To Do Near Whitehaven Beach

Experience Adventure Like Never Before

You might be hydrophobic; but the moment you step in the Whitehaven beach, all your fears shall surely fade away. The unspoiled waters can also be an ideal start to add Scuba Diving and Snorkelling to your Bucket List.

Brace yourself. As diving and masking over the waters in the spectacular Great Barrier Reef can take you radiant corals, wandering sea turtles and various types of sharks. Though Hamilton islands and other nearby liveaboard offers multiple escapades, here is a better bet if you’re eager to add some adventure.

Take up the Tropical Adventure 10-day tour that flags off from Brisbane and ends in Cairns. Right from taking you to the Whitsunday islands, Fraser islands, and other nearby attractions, the 10-day trip is a ‘must try’ if you’re eager to accomplish some adventure with new people across the globe. The adventure trip costs you around $1900 and it covers accommodation, food, watersports, transport. So, add this amazing tour to your Bucket List and have fun.

Hike to Sight the Panoramic View

When a massive number of people tend to love a place, then it has to be the one to be explored. Isn’t it? Likewise, the northern portion of the Whitehaven beach is one such destination. To experience the panoramic view of what you call a heavenly beach, one has to hike to the nearby hill where the spot is famed as the ‘Tongue Point’.

This is where it gets interesting as the inlet leads you to a point where you can sight the swirling tides mixing with the sand to form a mix of colors. So, now you know why people pour in thousands every year to hit the beach.

Cruise Around the Whitsunday Islands

While a small boat would suffice to explore the Whitehaven beach, sailing around the Whitsunday islands is another activity that should top your Bucket List. To make it sound worth a ride, the islands are also famed to be a hotspot cruising destination. So, you can either relax on the shore sipping your favorite drink or embark on a yacht and explore the marvelous islands. Don’t worry about the price as most of the tours start at $180.

Time To Go On Air

If you think island hopping and sailing is the only way to explore the nearby attractions; oh boy! You’re wrong. Whitsundays doesn’t stop to surprise you. Embark on a 30-minute chopper ride and experience the aerial view of the Australian marvel and yes, just like the cruise ride, the former costs around $180.

Other Activities to do

Go Camping

Ever thought of living a grey nomad life that could take you to serene places? Though Whitehaven beach boasts a footfall of 75,000 every year, the eucalyptus woods behind the beach is quite an untouched destination to explore. With all the camping spots curled up inside the forest, one has to gain a permit to march head.

Adding Luxury to your Bucket List

If you need to fancy yourself with a luxury vacation, the Hamilton island near the Whitehaven beach is another marvel that can’t be missed. Starting from $400, the palm bungalows are the best thing that can happen to your trip. Nestled in luxuriant tropical gardens and located just a walk away from the beach, this can’t get any better.

How Can One Get to the Whitehaven Beach?

Though Whitehaven beach is around 800 km from Brisbane, you can fly to the Whitsunday airport from the Australian city and board a ferry to reach the world’s 3rd best beach.

Well, if you’re a cruise lover, then you can either fly from Sydney, and Brisbane to the Hamilton Island and take the cruise tour to reach the beach. But, as mentioned before, even a chopper ride can get you to the beach. So, it’s all about living your Bucket List.

Situated in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, one can’t afford to miss the pristine beach of Australia. Loaded with pleasant weather, hair-raising adventures, soul-stirring resorts, and unspoiled islands, Whitehaven can easily be the most memorable Bucket List you can accomplish.

So, the best season is already around the corner. All you gotta do is pack your bags and dart Whitehaven beach off your Bucket List.

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