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Whitsundays

home to Australia's number one beach

70%

of the islands are

national parks

300+

Days of sunshine

On average per year

Australia's

Number one

beach

74

individual

islands

over 1 million

visitors

each year

23°C

Average high Temp

Jul-Aug

Whitsundays

new experiences around every corner

Visitors are frequently humbled by the sheer ever-changing beauty of the Whitsundays. With 74 idyllic islands – including Hamiton Island – expansive tropical coastline, and the reef that surrounds it, this is an extraordinary natural paradise where unforgettable memories are forged.    

The Whitsundays are in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, 150km north of Mackay and 200km south of Townsville. The region stretches from Proserpine in the south to Bowen in the north; west from Collinsville and east to Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday islands, an archipelago of green islands and sandy atolls surrounded by tropical blue waters.  

Hamilton Island is one of Australia’s most spectacular island destinations. Here you’ll be surrounded by pristine white beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life making it a perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and the stunning expanse of Whitehaven Beach. 

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Whitsundays

Things to do

See one of the worlds most spectacular beaches
Sink your toes into the pure-white, silica sands of Whitehaven Beach - known as one of the world's most spectacular beaches. And what better way to arrive than by seaplane or helicopter?
Take to the seas
The Whitsundays is one of the best sailing destinations on earth. Whether you take the reins and skipper your own yacht - this is one of the few places in the world you can do so without a license - or head out with the professionals, there's nothing quite like spending a few days in nature's most spectacular playground, and waking up to paradise each morning
Experience all the coast of Whitsundays has to offer
With pristine landscapes clocking up beach time while in The Whitsundays is effortless. While Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet attract lots of attention, it’s well worth checking out Catseye Beach, Honeymoon Bay, Langford Island, Betty’s Beach, Blue Pearl Bay and Chance Bay.
play a round of golf
Play a round of golf at Hamilton Island Golf Club
go snorkelling
Snorkel one of many reefs.
Take a hike
Hike one of the many bush trails.

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