Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach is a definite "must-see" in the Whitsundays. The crystal clear aqua waters and pristine silica sand of Whitehaven stretch over seven kilometres along Whitsunday Island , the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. It defines nature at its best and provides the greatest sense of relaxation and escape.
As soon as you arrive it’s easy to see why it 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'.
Whitehaven Beach Recent Awards
Whitehaven Beach is constantly being named amongst the world's best beaches. Here are just a few of the accolades awarded our famous Whitehaven Beach in recent times:
• TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Beaches Awards 2013, No. 1 in Australia and No. 3 in the world
• Cnn.com named world's top eco-friendly beach - 2010
• Australian winner - Resource Recovery Award - 2009 National Clean Beach Awards
• North Queensland’s Cleanest Beach 2009
• Queensland's Friendliest Beach 2009
• Queensland’s Cleanest Beach 2008
• Australia’s 20 Best Experiences - Island Experience - Whitsunday Islands