The Whitsundays are a beautiful part of our world. The National Marine Park is home to 74 islands and Australia’s best beach. It is home to a vast array of wildlife thanks to the coral reef nearby all of which attracts thousands of tourists every year.
I’ve now been to the Whitsundays 4 times and over this time I have amassed an astonishing collection of photos of this incredible scenery: islands, coral, mountains, tropical fish, beaches and even island pools.
If you’re heading to Queensland any time you have to make time to get out there. Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island, Hayman Island, there’s something for every budget. But don’t take my word for it, let the images below tell you why you should visit.
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Hamilton Island from the air. Dent Island in the Foreground.
South Molle Island
South Molle Island Hike – half way upLooking west at South Molle Island Harbour and Mid Molle Reef and IslandSouth Molle Island Resort PoolSouth Molle Island PierSouth Molle Island Hike WhitsundaysSouth Molle Island Hike – the FellowshipPalm Trees on South Molle Island
Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach
Selfies on Whitehaven Beach WhitsundaysWhitehaven Beach – the clearest water I’ve ever seenHill Inlet – just along from Whitehaven BeachWhitehaven Beach – Clear water on a clear dayEven on a busy day Whitehaven Beach it looks pretty empty. It’s bliss.
Tender anchored on Hill Inlet BeachTender anchored off Hill Inlet
Hamilton Island
Hamilton Island Pool on New Years EveHamilton Island Marina at sunsetCatseye Beach on Hamilton IslandCatamarans along Catseye Beach, Hamilton IslandHamilton Island from the air. You can the air strip that we are about to land on. (Dent Island is in the fore)Sunset on One Tree Hill at the top of Hamilton IslandHamilton Island Resort from the lookoutBeautiful pool but I don’t often see too many swimmers. I think it’s used to dive training.Plenty of native wildlife to see on Hamilton Island. Cockatoos are noisy, but very pretty.Plenty for adventureheads too – go karting on Hamilton Island
Hayman Island
Blue Pearl Bay from Hayman IslandHayman island from the boat
The Snorkeling
Snorkelling at Luncheon off Bay Hook IslandSnorkelling with a turtle in the WhitsundaysZebra fish at Luncheon Bay WhitsundaysSnorkelling with colourful in the WhitsundaysYou can see how big the fish were in relation humans here as they circle in on lunchHeading out for some snorkelling Bait ReefSnorkelling in the Whitsundayscalm Waters of Hook Island Inlet
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Love it! Australia does have some incredible scenery – This looks amazing!
Awesome photos mate. You nearly made the photos look as good as true life :)
Awesome pictures of what looks to be a stunning holiday. The Whitsunday Islands are truly an amazing place to live
Great stunning picture! Lovely nature.
WOW! Absolutely beautiful. It has always been on our travel list — we will hopefully be visiting sooner than later!
I hope you do Debbie. It’s a spectacular part of the world and there’s so much to see.
Stunning images Luke! Makes me realise how lucky I am to have visited this place. I’m sure I will be back one day…
Absolutely! I’ve been a few times and every time I can’t believe I’m back. Very fortunate indeed.