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Whitehaven Beach

Whitsunday Island National Park, Airlie Beach, Australia
Ranked #2 of 17 attractions in Airlie Beach
5.0 of 5 stars 254 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Description: Uninhabited Whitsunday Island is home to this beautiful beach, one of the world's most spectacular.
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The scenery at this beach is superb. Unspoiled sand, turquoise water, unique and stunning amazing sand bars. Powdery white sand. More

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Brisbane, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

the white beach and fishies. The food and trip was very entertaining and the snorkelling was great too. Wasn't too excited about the jellyfish tentacles but luckily didn't get stung. Phew More

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UK
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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The sand is 98% silica and the finest, softest sand I have ever felt between my toes. A beautiful beach, what every island paradise should look like. More

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Townsville
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012
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The staff, itinerary, equipment and food. Bang on, better than expected. This is not 5 star but neither is the price. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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Whitehaven Beach is absolutely stunning. However I did the day trip with Fantasea from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island and Whitehaven which had a lot of people and average food. When we got to Whitehaven, they gave us each a sun shade, which was very helpful because it was bright and I would have gotten sunburned, but when trying to... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Went to Whitehaven beach on my boat trip on the amazing habit, it was simply stunning. It was raining the first time I went but it didn't matter, there was rays and sharks swimming right up to your feet. Was so beautifully I got back on the boat for another two trips and every time I went to the beach... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012
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Stayed on Whitehaven for around 4 hours on a glorious August day in 2011. Its a beautiful beach, with sand that squeak when you walk on it. However if you're on the west coast the long continuous coastlines of Western Australia are definitely on par with Whitehaven. More

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gold coast , australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012
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As recommended & researched we took the tour out to Hill Inlet , Whitehaven , a fab view of a wonderful spot , great lunch , snorkelling & an alround fun/active day with happy & jovial hosts. Wouldnt hesitate to do another tour with them next time we up that way More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2012

Our day at Whitehaven was lovely. The beach itself is worth a look (the fine white sand is lovely to walk on), but the long white beaches along Western Australia's coastline are as good, if not more spectacular. More

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Guildford, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2012

An arc of brilliant soft white sand, warm, crystal clear turquoise water and a canopy of blue sky. And no ice cream vans. More

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