Whitehaven Beach is a beach in Australia that is located in a place known as Whitsunday Island, which is found in the region of QLD, Australia.

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Whitehaven Beach Review

Whitehaven Beach is one of the highest rated beaches in all of Australia, and is certainly regarded as a top beach choice in QLD.

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Overview

The official name of this beach is Whitehaven Beach.

It is located in the area of Whitsunday Island, and has some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia, in the region of QLD.

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Is Whitehaven Beach a top ranked beach in Australia?

So, when it comes to comparing Whitehaven Beach with the rest, is it in the Top 10 beaches in Australia? Is it in the Top 20 beaches in Australia? Well, the best way to find out is to check our Current Australia Best Beach Rankings and see if Whitehaven Beach makes the list of most beautiful beaches in Australia!

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Holiday in Whitehaven Beach

Whitsunday Island is a place in QLD that is very enjoyable to visit and provides a great environment for a holiday.

There have been no negative reports recieved from Locals, Tourists, Fishermen, Surfers, Swimmers or Campers at Whitehaven Beach.

Camping in Whitehaven Beach

If you intend on camping in Whitehaven Beach it is best to see if a booking is required beforehand. When permitted, choosing to go free camping in Whitehaven Beach is acceptable, but it is important you follow the local rules of Whitsunday Island.

Generally coastal areas in Australia like Whitehaven Beach have a myriad of options for caravans, caravan parks, tents and campgrounds.

Fishing in Whitehaven Beach

Many areas through Australia and particularly in Whitsunday Island require a fishing licence to legally go fishing. If you want to go fishing in Whitehaven Beach it is recommended that you obtain the adequate recreational fishing licence.

Swimming in Whitehaven Beach

Througout Australia and in places such as Whitsunday Island, swimming in the ocean and waterways can be extremly dangerous. When swimming in Whitehaven Beach, please be mindful of rip currents, ocean conditions, big swells, drops offs, rocks and marine stingers and predators.

Always swim between the flags in Whitehaven Beach where available. Never swim alone!

It is highly recommended you visit Beach Safe Australia before visiting Whitehaven Beach to ensure you are prepared for the weather and tidal conditions.

Accomodation in Whitehaven Beach

Like many areas throughout Australia, beaches in areas like Whitsunday Island can be quite remote. This means there may be limited accomadation options. If it does exist, accomodation deals in Whitehaven Beach can be found online.

Marine and Wildlife in Whitehaven Beach

Please note - many Australian speicies are protected, and QLD is no exception. Do not feed local wildlife and please be aware you are visiting their natural habitat around Whitsunday Island.

Some common types of marine or wildlife you may find at Whitehaven Beach may include:

Marine life in Whitehaven Beach: Sharks, Whales, Stingrays, Manta Rays, Turtles, Seals, Dolphins, Starfish, Jellyfish, Blue Bottles, Crabs.

Wildlife life in Whitehaven Beach: Kangaroos, Wallabies, Koalas, Kookaburras, Seagulls, Snakes, Lizards, Cockatoos, Possums.

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Surfing in Whitehaven Beach

Experienced surfers will find QLD conditions vary from day to day. It is advised to always wear a wetsuit and never surf in Whitehaven Beach alone.

Boating in Whitehaven Beach

Please enquire directly with Whitehaven Beach or the office of Whitsunday Island to obtain the rules around the prospect of boating in Whitehaven Beach.

Other notes:

There is no information available that confirms whether Whitehaven Beach is one of the limited nude beaches in Australia. As a general rule, unless there is clear signage, you cannot assume a beach in QLD is one of the few permitted topless beaches in Australia.

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