Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven beach is 6 km of pure white silica sand often know as ‘Heaven on Earth’. Photographs of this stunning location are icons for all those who are familiar with the classic images promoting Australia.

This is the place were spontaneous Marriage proposals are common place as the sheer beauty and surreal enviroment just make you happy to be here.
The huge stretch of white silica sand is amongst the purest in the world , its easy to find your own quiet place and lay down your towel to soak up the warm sun. Sink your feet into the squeaky clean sand and wade into the warm waters of the Pacfic Ocean..
Whitehaven beach is most definately a must see of the magnificent Whitsundays Whitehaven beach and its famous sand

Whitehaven beach how did it form?
Different theories about the sand exist, one of the more interesting that Australia's tectonic plates rubbed together and the silica oozed up from the Earth's, before being washed up here. Because of the sand's purity, it was almost mined by the
American government in the 1960s for military uses. The substance can be used for satellite dishes. Luckily that did not come to pass, and the beach is now protected under the national park. The view from the lookout across Hill inlet is remarkable and on a sunny day (Like most days are), it is nothing short of spectacular.

The sand at Whitehaven Beach is 98% pure silica. Our Staff aboard the vessels can show you how to take your precious metal jewellery and polish it back to perfection. The pure sand is just perfect for this.
Whitehaven beach truly one of natures special places.