What does Whitehaven Beach look like?
What does Whitehaven Beach look like?
Whitehaven Beach stretches over seven kilometres and boasts brilliant white silica sand that is among the purest in the world. At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is Hill Inlet, a stunning inlet where the tide shifts the sand and water to create a beautiful fusion of colours.
What makes Whitehaven Beach so special?
Whitehaven Beach’s sand is made from 98.9% pure silica and it is this silica which gives the sand its unique white colour and a particularly fine powdery grain. Beaches that only accumulated small amounts of sand gradually lost it with the tides but Whitehaven’s dunes were so deep that much of the quartz sand remained.
Is Whitehaven Beach safe to swim?
This is a relatively safe beach as long as you can swim. The waves are usually low and the water calm, however it is deep right off the beach at high tide and off the bar at low tide. Many tourists attempt to swim to and from the boats; make sure you are a strong swimmer if doing so.
Are there sharks at Whitehaven Beach?
Whitehaven Beach is perhaps best known for its dazzling white sand, crystal clear waters and perfect photographic opportunities, but is often a good place to see sharks. It’s home to both blacktip reef sharks and baby lemon sharks, which use the calm and shallow waters waters as a nursery.
How much does Whitehaven Beach cost?
Whitsunday Islands & Whitehaven Beach Half Day Cruise
| Adult | $12.50 |
| Child (4 – 14) | $6.50 |
How long do you need on Whitehaven Beach?
I read on Trip Advisor about a company called Cruise Whitsundays that offers a full-day Whitehaven Beach tour (it departs at 7:00 a.m. from Airle and gets back about 6:00 p.m. It mentioned guests should have about six hours on Whitehaven.
Are there toilets on Whitehaven?
Whitehaven does not have any infrastructure and therefore has limited facilities. There are some outhouses and toilet facilities available on the north and south end, and some walking tracks, boardwalks and viewing platforms, as well as some picnic area’s on the south end.
Is there shade on Whitehaven Beach?
Almost all the sunlight reflects off the sand. That means you can walk around barefoot, even in the middle of summer, without ever burning the bottom of your feet. The water at Whitehaven Beach is the clearest you will find in Australia too.
Are there crocodiles on Whitehaven Beach?
There is no mobile phone reception at Whitehaven Beach or Tongue Point. Dangerous marine stingers, sharks and crocodiles can be in the sea at all times of the year.
Are there Stingers at Whitehaven Beach?
While they may look a little dorky, stinger suits do not affect your ability to swim and have a good time so there is no need to avoid the water in stinger season! As regular visitors to Whitehaven Beach, your tour guides and boat crew have the best knowledge of where to swim and where to avoid.
Where can I not swim in the Whitsundays?
Cid Harbour
Stay away from swimming in deep waters and in particular never swim at Cid Harbour. Take note of the no swim signs in areas where larger sharks inhabit. It’s unlikely you will encounter a more dangerous shark while snorkelling in the shallow fringing reefs around the Islands.
What should you do if a shark attacks you?
Stay calm and do not make sudden movements.
- Move slowly toward the shore or a boat; choose whichever is closest. Do not thrash your arms or kick or splash while you swim.
- Do not block the shark’s path. If you are standing between the shark and the open ocean, move away.
- Do not turn your back on the shark as you move.
