Whitsundays

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.

Gallery

  • Whitsundays Dreamtime Video
  • Hayman Island
  • Whitsundays Showreel Video
  • Yoga, Boathaven Beach
  • Sunset, Whitsundays
  • Sailing, Hamilton Island

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

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Hayman sets a world standard for service and hospitality, with uniquely Australian luxury, relaxation and Great Barrier Reef adventures.

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Hayman Island

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

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qualia on Hamilton Island has a relaxed aspect and mesmerising calmness, where time seems to stretch forever.

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qualia

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

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Compete in a Whitsundays style Olympics on Daydream Island with kayak racing, beach volleyball and jetski time trials.

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Paddleboarding Hamilton Island

Mini Beach Olympics

Compete in a Whitsundays style Olympics on Daydream Island with kayak racing, beach volleyball and jetski time trials.

Sailing Races

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Learn to sail then race your colleagues around the islands.

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Sailing races

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