Tourism Whitsundays, Queensland Australia, Whitsundays Holidays

Welcome to the Whitsundays

74 Island Wonders, located in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, on the tropical coast of Queensland, Australia. A visit to the Whitsundays is a feast of the senses, surrounded by natural beauty, dotted with secluded beaches and friendly towns from which to explore. The hardest part is choosing how to fit it all in.

Explore this incredible diversity from the bow of a sailboat… cruise through the islands and drop anchor for a quick snorkel and wake up to a sunrise over world famous Whitehaven Beach. Or enjoy the spoils of a mainland resort with Coral Sea views at Airlie Beach, yet another 74 island wonder.

The Whitsunday Coast

The Whitsunday Coast is as diverse as the tropical islands dotting the horizon just offshore. Secluded beaches and wooded peninsulas surround friendly townships with a variety of accommodation, restaurants and attractions to enjoy. Airlie Beach is the relaxed, cosmopolitan, central hub of the coast.

Whitsunday Islands

The Whitsundays are famous for their 74 tropical islands, only a handful of which have resorts on them. Most well known of the resort islands are Hamilton Island, Hayman, Daydream Island Resort and Spa and Long Island Resort. Find out more about which island is right for your next holiday here.

Great Barrier Reef

The World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef is one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Home to tens of thousands of species of brilliantly coloured fish, coral and other marine life the Great Barrier Reef is a spectacular underwater playground, and the Whitsundays lies in the very heart of the reef.

Whitehaven Beach

Consistently rated amongst the top beaches in the world, Whitehaven Beach is the jewel in the crown of the Whitsundays. See Whitehaven from Airlie Beach or any of the resort islands, or stay overnight on a sailing boat and wake up to a sunrise over the magnificent white sands.

Whitsundays features in top 100 views

Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach voted #1 and #4 in the Top 100 Best Views in Australia by Australian Traveller magazine. Grab one as a wallpaper for your computer and daydream all day long at work, and at home, while you plan your next visit to the Whitsundays.

Sailing holidays

The Whitsundays are synonymous with sailing holidays and there are many ways you can experience it. Join a crewed charter for 1, 2 or 3 nights of sailing, hire a 'skipper yourself' bareboat for a lazy week at leisure, or do a day trip and ocme back to your land-based accommodation at night. Find out more here.

A winter wedding in the Whitsundays

Winter in the Whitsundays is the perfect time for a wedding. You can still expect temps in the mid 20s during the day and lots of sunshine, making for comfortable brides and grooms and beautiful photos. Check out our wedding section of venues, suppliers, videos, tips and ideas and more to help you plan your perfect day