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Postcards From The Whitsundays

The swirling sands of Hill Inlet - Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays

As we soared high over the Great Barrier Reef, the water become even more vivid – 50 shades of blue. We see manta rays and sea turtles swimming below… my jaw drops. I might as well have just left it hanging there, mouth wide with wonder for the entirety of our time living in the Whitsundays…

Ariel view of the Great Barrier Reef - Whitsundays, Australia

Sheltered by the Great Barrier Reef, the 75 Whitsunday Islands are scattered throughout the Coral Sea, surrounded by calm waters that are perfect for sailing. The scenery is spectacular… almost too dynamic to put into words.

Only 7 of the islands have accommodation options – the rest are uninhabited and share a raw beauty that is extremely rare. We chose to stay near Airlie Beach, the main hub for exploring the islands. Our visit was during one of the hottest months of the year, and we surrendered to the humidity, accepting our sweaty state in paradise.

Whitsunday Islands

There are multiple tour options out of Airlie that will whisk you away to numerous stunning beaches and secluded bays, the finest and most famous being Whitehaven Beach. With 7 km of pure silica sand, Whitehaven is known to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Our Whitsundays experience was a dreamy one with dynamic views from many different perspectives. We took in the scenery by land, sea and sky, and we recommend you do the same. Bike the Airile boardwalk at sunset. Call HeliTaxi for some of the best aerial views of your life – you can even grab an epic transfer to Whitehaven Beach or Hamilton Island. Sail the calm waters with Cruise Whitsundays for a relaxing day with stunning views over the sea.

Because pictures speak louder than words, here are our favorite Whitsunday views to inspire your visit to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef!

Because pictures speak louder than words, here are our favorite Whitsunday views to inspire your visit to the heart of the Great Barrier Reef!

Airlie Beach boardwalk at sunset.

Airlie Beach boardwalk at sunset - Whtisundays, Australia

Ariel view of The Great Barrier Reef.

Ariel view of The Great Barrier Reef - Whitsundays, Australia

HeliTaxi tour of the islands.

HeliTaxi tour of the Whitsunday Islands, Australia

Sailing with Cruise Whitsudays

Sailing to Whitehaven Beach with Cruise Whitsudays

The soft, squeaky sand of Whitehaven Beach.

The soft, squeaky sand of Whitehaven Beach - Whtisundays, Australia

The famous ‘Heart Reef’.

The famous 'heart reef' - Whtisundays, Australia

The swirling sand of Hill Inlet on Whitehaven Beach.

The swirling sand of Hill Inlet on Whitehaven Beach - Whitsundays, Australia

If you’d like to take a deeper dive into the stunning scenery surrounding the Whitsunday Islands, click here for a video of our scenic HeliTaxi flight, or here for our sail to Whitehaven Beach!

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