Overview
There is nowhere else like the Whitsundays, with the three natural wonders of Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef and the ability to tailor make an exotic event - from sole use of an island, sleeping overnight on the Reef or escaping to a tropical rainforest.
Key Facts
Region:
Queensland
Population:
33,126
Getting there:
Hamilton Island Airport and Whitsunday Coast Airport both service the Whitsunday Islands.
Local food:
Ocean fresh seafood barbequed on the beach and enjoyed with views out to the horizon.
Fun facts:
The Whitsundays encompasses 74 tropical islands. The sand of Whitehaven Beach is so pure that only NASA is allowed to remove it for use in satellite dish reflectors.
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Average Temperatures
The Whitsundays has a tropical climage.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature °C | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 25° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 28° | 29° | 30° |
| Temperature °F | 86° | 86° | 84° | 81° | 77° | 72° | 72° | 73° | 77° | 82° | 84° | 86° |
Featured venues
Hayman Island
Hayman sets a world standard for service and hospitality, with uniquely Australian luxury, relaxation and Great Barrier Reef adventures.
Hayman Island
Hayman sets a world standard for service and hospitality, in a uniquely Australian manner with luxury, relaxation and fascinating Great Barrier Reef adventures.
T: +61 7 4940 1838 F: +61 2 8272 7008
qualia
qualia on Hamilton Island has a relaxed aspect and mesmerising calmness, where time seems to stretch forever.
qualia
qualia on Hamilton Island has a relaxed aspect and mesmerising calmness, where time seems to stretch forever.
T: +61 2 9433 3333 F: +61 2 9433 0488
Featured activities
Mini Beach Olympics
Compete in a Whitsundays style Olympics on Daydream Island with kayak racing, beach volleyball and jetski time trials.
Mini Beach Olympics
Compete in a Whitsundays style Olympics on Daydream Island with kayak racing, beach volleyball and jetski time trials.
Sailing Races
Learn to sail then race your colleagues around the islands.
Sailing Races
Sunsail
Learn to sail then race your colleagues with Sunsail on Hamilton Island
T: +61 7 4948 9509 F: +61 7 4948 9514

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