The Whitsunday Islands - Whitehaven Beach 25/5

We left Shute Harbour near Airlie Beach for a cruise around the Whitsunday Islands. When we started the weather was overcast and very windy creating swells of up to 1.8 metres. It was certainly very choppy but we felt OK.

First stop was Whitsunday Island and the famous white sands of Whitehaven Beach. Fortunately just after arriving the dark clouds disappeared and the sun came out for the rest of our stay revealing the white sand and azzure coloured sea in all their glory.

Jayne taking a dip. We only ventured to thigh depth into the water as there were still stingers around. However we were very tempted to go further as it looked so inviting as it was warm and crystal clear. One girl did get stung and an ambulance was waiting for her when we disembarked from the ship.

The sand is actually silica and Whitehaven Beach is definately the highlight of the Whitsunday Islands.

The area is a national park and there are only a few people on the beach at any one time. Some take an expensive plane trip to the beach for a champagne picnic.