Things to do in Whitsunday Island

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Hamilton Island featuring tropical scenes, a beach and aircraft
Whitsundays which includes island images and landscape views
Heart Reef which includes general coastal views and colorful reefs
Whitehaven Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a couple
Hamilton Island showing views and general coastal views as well as a small group of people

Whitsunday Island Attractions

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Whitsunday Island must see attractions

1. Whitehaven Beach

Subtropical Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island is the most famous beach in Queensland and consistently ranks high among the most beautiful beaches in the world. Stroll along the beach, dive in for a swim and let the beauty of the beach rub off on you.
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Whitehaven Beach showing tropical scenes, general coastal views and a sandy beach

2. Port of Airlie

Boasting year-round warm weather, subtropical waters, shops, restaurants and accommodations, the Port of Airlie can be seen as a destination in itself, although most visitors come here to take a trip out to the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef.
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Port of Airlie which includes a bay or harbor

3. Catseye Beach

Catseye Beach is a perfect crescent of sand overlooking the royal-blue reefs and forested mountains of Whitsunday Island, making it a popular backdrop for weddings. Regarded as one of Hamilton Island’s premier beach destinations, Catseye Beach is a convenient and scenic spot to spend the day soaking up the sun’s rays or exploring the magnificent shoreline. Swim in the shallows, paddle along the coastline in a kayak, skipper a catamaran or grab your snorkel and mask and discover the picturesque shores of Catseye Beach.
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Catseye Beach showing a beach and sailing as well as a small group of people

4. Airlie Beach Lagoon

Airlie Beach Lagoon is a safe and relaxing swimming spot in the heart of the township, where you can play and swim in the clear waters and enjoy the pretty tropical surroundings. Known affectionately to visitors and locals as “the lagoon,” this sheltered man-made pool has been a favored meeting place since 2001 and combines elements of a natural lagoon to create an enticing and secure environment to unwind.
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Airlie Beach Lagoon showing a pool, swimming and tropical scenes

5. Hamilton Island Marina

The Hamilton Island Marina is a convenient place to launch your voyage into the breathtaking Whitsunday Islands or stopover for a relaxing stay in a waterfront villa. With spacious berths for yachts and super yachts, the marina is fitted out with state-of-the-art facilities and professional boat care specialists. Alternatively, jump on board one of the passenger ferries or charter tours that depart from the Hamilton Island Marina to explore Airlie Beach, Whitehaven Beach, the Great Barrier Reef or the Whitsunday Islands.
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Hamilton Island Marina showing landscape views, a bay or harbor and boating

6. Coral Sea Marina

With its elegant waterfront village and unbeatable yachting facilities, Abell Point Marina is the premier marina destination in the Whitsunday region. The marina offers a welcoming berth to cruising and boating visitors, as well as a chic spot for callers from Airlie Beach to enjoy the fantastic cafés and restaurants. Begin your boating adventure around some of the Whitsundays’ 74 islands or embark on a trip bound for the Great Barrier Reef from this state-of-the-art marina. Alternatively, recharge in the cozy seaside town of Airlie Beach with Abell Point Marina as your base.
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Abell Point Marina featuring boating, a bay or harbor and sailing

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Whitehaven Beach - Keep your eyes peeled for colorful shells and other ocean gems laying along the coastline here.

Things to Do in Whitsunday Island with Kids

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Frequently asked questions

What to do in Whitsunday Island on a sunny day?
What is Whitsunday Island famous for?
Whitehaven Beach is usually mentioned in the same breath as Whitsunday Island, so make sure you allow time to visit.
Are there cheap things to do in Whitsunday Island?
Sign up for a Private Airlie Beach Tuk-Tuk Tours and put the dollars you save toward more fantastic experiences.
What can you do in Whitsunday Island for free?
Whitehaven Beach is one of the most popular free attractions in the area.