Blue water fizzes onto white sand so soft it feels like icing sugar,but the real appeal of Whitehaven Beach isn’t the beach at all.
"COVID might be the best thing that ever happened to Airlie Beach,"says one local.
A lot's changed in the three years since the unveiling of Hayman's $135 million makeover following a devastating Category 4 cyclone.
Many towns like to describe themselves as"the gateway to"a place more spectacular,but Airlie Beach really is the gateway to the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef.
This is genuinely one of those once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
This newly renovated hotel has spacious rooms,an inviting pool,great atmosphere,plus unparalleled views of the Whitsunday coast.
Sleeping eight guests only,the Whitsundays'newest private island resort is open for business.
Tripadvisor has announced the winners of its annual Travellers'Choice Best of the Best Awards for Beaches 2021.
Whether you're looking for eco-friendly adventure,an island getaway or rock-star indulgence,paradise awaits in the Sunshine State.
The darling of the reef is a selfie-free zone – and for that we should all be thankful.