Whitsunday Islands, The Dream Vacation Destination!
When you hear the words- Whitsunday Islands, what comes to your mind first? Dreamy beaches? Calmness of the sea? Eye-pleasing destinations? Or, mouth-watering seafood menus? Actually, it’s a complete combination of everything exotic and beautiful. From dreamy snow-white beaches to mesmerizing views, the Whitsunday Island region has everything you need for a picture perfect vacation.
For those of you who don’t know it already, the Whitsunday Islands is a general name for 74 different small islands. All of these islands are different in many aspects. Some have a vast and unique ecosystem while others have vibrant nature. But, not all of these islands have accommodation and modern options. Some are so secluded that you can only go for a stroll there and be back before dark. For a perfect vacation at the land of sandy beaches and exotic cocktails, here are the places you need to be in the Whitsunday Islands!
Airlie Beach
There’s a gate to every haven and for the Whitsunday Islands, this is the one. Airlie beach is a famous resort town on the coast of Whitsunday. If you’re interested in going to the Great Barrier Reef, Airlie Beach is the gateway to that. The town is famous for its vibrant nightlife and frequent events.
Airlie Beach Lagoon is a beautiful man-made lagoon with friendly beaches and nicely decorated nature parks. Visitors love the traditional bars and nightclubs and highly equipped shopping malls. There are many unique hotels, resorts and private lodges spread throughout the coastal area.
Look at our top picks to find out the best accommodation option for you!
Hamilton Island
Situated at the centre of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is the largest island in the Whitsunday region. This island is rich with pristine snowy beaches and vibrant wildlife. It works as a base for those looking to get a vacation around the Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach. Live corals and unique marine life have made it the most sought after location for divers from all around the world.
Aside from the nature, visitors can take part in many types of outdoor activities. There are plenty of water sports and annual events happening each and every day on the island. From Yacht Clubs to Golf Clubs, there are options for everybody. For the young souls, there’s the vibrant nature of the bars and pubs. Plus, with an unlimited selection of accommodation options, the island offers enough for everyone.
Check our selection of the best accommodation on Hamilton Island to find the one you need!
Hayman Island
On the northern end of the Whitsunday region, there’s an island surrounded by beautiful secluded beaches and unique wildlife. This is Hayman Island and It’s by far the most beautiful one among all the islands in the region. This was a private island for decades. It opened to the public once the resort was built.
On the top most point of Hayman Island, there’s an eco park with unique wildlife and grassy parks. There are many secluded and calm beaches all around the island. Besides these, there are many water sports options for you to try out. Hayman Island comes with some of the most breathtaking views of mother nature.
The island was opened for the public by InterContinental Hotels Group. Check our review of the hotel and find out more about the island!
DayDream Island
Daydream Island is also called daydream reef or living reef because of its eco-friendly nature and huge collection of live coral. The island is full of marine biologist throughout the year and guests can even spend time with baby stingrays. The coral lagoon consists of a huge area and unique marine life. There’s a new Observatory in progress that will allow visitors to look directly at the marine life inhabiting up to 4 meters below the main surface.
There are many types of accommodation options throughout the island featuring family-friendly as well as special access suites. The island comes with many top-class restaurants and bars. The restaurants offer everything from traditional Australian food to international best food menus. The bars are packed with wildness all day round. The nightlife is so vibrant and soothing that visitors fall in love with the place in no time.
Pick your hotel from our best accommodation options in daydream island.
Long Island
This island is the closest to the mainland and as its name suggest, the island is more than 9km in length but only 400m in width at the widest point. So, you can easily imagine how living on this island feels like. The island is mainly a national park with a variety of unique wildlife. Some of these species are found only on this island. The marine life is also fascinating around here.
The island is surrounded by calming bays and secluded coral life. These are just perfect for snorkelling and other water sports. The beaches are quiet and there’s almost zero amount of light pollution. There are top-class restaurants and bars.
