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Whitehaven Beach On the eastern side of the uninhabited Whitsunday Island see nature at its unspoiled, spectacular best. Relax and enjoy an unhurried visit to magical Whitehaven Beach one of the most outstanding and unique sandscapes on Earth, it truly is a spectacular and pristine environment. With 7 kilometres of natural silica sand, enjoy Fantasea's free beach activities, swim in the crystal clear water or simply lay back, relax and indulge yourself...you deserve it.
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Join in the beach games, take a leisurely stroll,
swim in the crystal clear waters or just lay back in the sun and
enjoy a good book! Board your vessel at 11:30am on Hamilton Island
and enjoy a Barbeque lunch while we depart for Whitehaven Beach at
12:00noon.
Gently Does ItWhitehaven Beach is located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. It's a protected area, so please ensure you take nothing away from the beach with you except photos and memories, and please make sure you don't leave any rubbish behind. Please leave it as you found it - perfect! What To BringTowel, sunhat, sunscreen, swim wear, camera, credit card/cash for drinks, light refreshments and souvenirs. |
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A Bit of History Whitehaven Beach is located on Whitsunday Island which is totally national park and undeveloped. The Whitsunday group of continental islands formed when changing sea levels drowned a mountain range. The Ngaro people, one of the earliest recorded Aboriginal groups in Australia, were seen by Cook while exploring the Whitsunday Passage. The “Island People” lived throughout the island chain known as the Whitsundays and the nearby mainland for hundreds of years. During the 1860’s, Whitsunday Island was a source of building timber for Bowen and a sawmill was operating from what is today known as Sawmill Beach in Cid Harbour. In 1902 Whitsunday Island was declared a timber reserve and further protection was offered when given, in 1944, national park status. In the 1960s sand was mined from Whitehaven Beach and shipped to Japan for glass making purposes due to its ultra fine texture – it is 99.89% pure quartz. The Beach is now protected under the Whitsunday Plan of Management and is located in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. |
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You can Book Online Now, call us on: (07) 4946 6346 or email us at: book@airliebeachcharters.com.au |
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Ample
time to enjoy the stunning silica sands of Whitehaven Beach