Whitehaven Beach

Seven kilometres of brilliant white silica sand in the Whitsundays, with swirling patterns at Hill Inlet.

Best for scenery

YOUR BEACH GUIDE

A little more about Whitehaven Beach

What to expect

The pure silica sand here is so fine it squeaks and stays cool even in the sun. At Hill Inlet, at the northern end, the tide creates swirling bands of white sand and blue water.

Getting there

Reach it by boat, seaplane or helicopter from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island.

Good to know

Stinger season runs from about October to May – wear a stinger suit when swimming.

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Travel gently. Conditions and access rules change – check local guidance and take your litter home.

LIVE CONDITIONS

Whitehaven Beach weather

Current weather, sea temperature and a 7-day forecast for Whitehaven Beach in Australia, updated live. The best months for a beach day here are usually may to October.

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Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), based on national weather services incl. DWD.

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