Welcome to the Whitsundays
The Whitsundays are made up of 74 Island Wonders, on the beautiful tropical coast of Queensland, Australia. Right in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, a visit to the Whitsundays is a feast for the senses. The stunning natural landscapes of coast and islands are dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns. Whether you choose to base yourself on the coast or on the islands, there’s so much to do, you’ll have to work out how to fit it all in!
Explore the incredible diversity of the sea and islands from the bow of a sailboat. Cruise through the islands and drop anchor for a quick snorkel or scuba dive. Spend a fun day splashing in the clear shallow waters of world famous Whitehaven Beach. Pick an island, or enjoy the spoils of a mainland resort with Coral Sea views at Airlie Beach. Get off the beaten track amongst the hillside national park trails on foot or mountain bike.
Whether you have a whole week or just a weekend, the Whitsundays has something to impress you!
Whitsunday Islands
The Whitsundays are famous for their 74 tropical islands, only a handful of which have resorts on them. Most well known of the resort islands are Hamilton Island, One&Only Hayman Island, Daydream Island Resort and Spa and Long Island Resort. Find out more about which island is right for your next holiday here.
Great Barrier Reef
The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Home to tens of thousands of species of brilliantly coloured fish, coral and other marine life the Great Barrier Reef is a spectacular underwater playground, and the Whitsundays lies in the very heart of the reef.
Whitehaven Beach
Consistently rated amongst the top beaches in the world, Whitehaven Beach is the jewel in the crown of the Whitsundays. See Whitehaven from Airlie Beach or any of the resort islands, or stay overnight on a sailing boat and wake up to a sunrise over the magnificent white sands.
Airlie Beach
Situated on the Whitsunday Coast, Airlie Beach has long been known as the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands. There is ample accommodation to cater for all budgets and tastes, and a plethora of day and overnight trips to visit the islands, Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
Sailing holidays
The Whitsundays are synonymous with sailing holidays and there are many ways you can experience it. Join a crewed charter for 1, 2 or 3 nights of sailing, hire a ‘skipper yourself’ bareboat for a lazy week at leisure, or do a day trip and come back to your land-based accommodation at night. Find out more here.
The Whitsunday Coast
The Whitsunday Coast is as diverse as the tropical islands dotting the horizon just offshore. Secluded beaches and wooded peninsulas surround friendly townships with a variety of accommodation, restaurants and attractions to enjoy. Airlie Beach is the relaxed, cosmopolitan, central hub of the coast.
Like it so much you want to stay?
Increasingly, people from all over the world are seeking to live in the Whitsundays, lured by the charms of a tropical lifestyle where work opportunities are abundant, housing is affordable and leisure time opportunities are endless. The Whitsunday coast has a diverse range of places to call home offering a variety of lifestyles from beachside to countryside. Curious?
Information courtesy of Tourism Whitsunday’s