What does it take for a beach to be awarded the title of best in the world? Would squeaky, white silica sand, retina-piercing water, a ridiculously beautiful natural backdrop, and the option of a rock-star entrance via seaplane or helicopter do the trick?
Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays has topped the list of Australian beaches to come out at #1 again (and #9 in the world) in Tripadvisor’s 2015 Travellers’ Choice Awards.
It’s the third year in a row the beach has taken its Oscars-worthy position in the rankings, winning the number one spot in the South Pacific, too.
But what makes it so damn special? Check this out:
Photo by @the_wanderinglens
The average water temperature in the Whitsundays is 26 degrees Celcius year-round. It’s also a pretty fancy place to show off your yacht.
Photo by @elisaparkranger
Science lesson of the day: The colour of the water in the Whitsundays is caused by fine particles of suspended siliceous sediment reflecting light.
Photo by @amrazing
The silica white sand of Whitehaven Beach stretches for seven kilometres, so there’s plenty of room to claim a patch all your own for the day. It’s also great for polishing jewellery.
Photo by @escapebuttonblog
Whitehaven Beach is part of the Whitsunday Islands National Park. What most people don’t realise is you can camp overnight from as little as $5.75 per person, per night. True story.
Photo by @justinjamespictures
Want to get a closer look? Salty Dog Sea Kayaking run trips that literally launch from Whitehaven Beach for six days of Whitsundays paddling bliss.
Photo by @maximecoquard
Or if you like your beach visits nice and speedy, jump on board one of Ocean Rafting‘s inflatable launches.
Photo by @Tom_Barton98
Did you know? Captain Cook first sailed through the Whitsundays on June 4, 1770. Cook named the area after the day he sailed though – ‘Whitsunda
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