Whitehaven Beach: Is he really the best in the world?

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With its white sandy beaches, which bend around a bright blue sea like a dervish, and a call for incomparable beauty, would Whitehaven Beach surpass everything we saw?

It is fair to say that Peter is not a beach baby. Give him a piece of sand and he will look for a kayak to go on a exploration tour. Give him a sunny sky and he plans a day to sail alone. It is therefore no surprise that he doubted our visit to Whitehaven Beach. When he went on board the Providence V, he was clearly looking forward to the return trip than on the beach itself.

On the other hand, I was excited to see Whitehaven Beach. During my time at Rough Guides I saw it in a gallery: delicate scraps of sand that bend around a bright blue sea like a dervish. Could it be worthy of the best beaches that we saw?

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We joined the Providence V at 7 a.m. at 7 a.m. With 20 other passengers, it was less intimate than our previous sailing day on the Whitsunday Islands, but made up for this again with a lot of charm.

The Providence V, a schooner from Gloucester, is called the "baby baby sailor" and is one of the few boats in the area that can sail back to Whitehaven Beach and back on a single day. For the uninitiated (ie me) it looks like a pirate ship that was built for the fearless exploration of unfriendly seas.

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Starting with the morning tea, we set off for our three -hour sail in Whitehaven Beach. The waves were not entirely unfriendly, but in any case lively and often whipped us when we cut a line through the light blue sea.

Our two-man crew from strong Scots invited the passengers to participate-an additional blessing for prospective sailors like Peter who like to hoist ropes and sails.

We navigated past lush green islands that are reminiscent of Peter Pans Nimmerland and sailed through the Hooksunday Passage through the Hook Passage to Whitsunday Island itself, the home of the famous Whitehaven Beach.

We anchored in Tongue Bay and went to the Hill Inlet viewpoint to take our first glance on it. Under a higher flood, Whitehaven Beach was not quite as fantastic as the pictures promised, but it was still wonderful.

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Swade of bone white sand gently sank into the sea: large, unpredictable strokes, painted by the hand of an impetuous artist. Whitehaven Beach was clearly wonderful - but was it one of the best we had seen? We had to take a closer look for that.

Tipped in Stinger suits, we made our way to the beach itself. The water-despite the upset clouds warm-was as blue and lively as we have never seen it before. Of course we are immersed directly.

After an hour full of fun and exuberance, we met for our inflatable boat transfer back to Providence V. On board we enjoyed a delicious lunch with pasta for the vegetarians and meat and salad for nothing. With a lot of time to sunbathe after lunch, we sailed to Dumbbell Island to snorkel.

In August and July, Dumbbell has the opportunity to watch turtles, dolphins and even whales. Unfortunately we didn't see any, but we enjoyed the corals full of fish.

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Soon we get back to the Providence V to return to the mainland, and had enough time to discuss whether Whitehaven Beach is really the best in the world or not.

It certainly competes with the best we saw, but its relative popularity subsided. There were no large uninterrupted routes such as in Tortuga Bay or the complete seclusion of Baros Island. Nevertheless, the visit of Whitehaven Beach had all the characteristics of a perfect day: sailing between lively seas, wonderful views of a breathtaking beach and a lot of time to snorkel and swim. Whitehaven Beach is certainly one of the best we have ever seen.

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Whitehaven Beach: The essentials

What: Visit of Whitehaven Beach by Airlie Beach in Queensland, Australia.

When: The best time for a visit to Whitehaven Beach and Queensland is during the low season from April to May and from October to November, when the area enjoys warm and pleasant temperatures with longer days.

The region can be visited all year round, but summer (December to March) is hot and humid while winter (June to September) is generally drier and cooler, even though the accommodation prices can skyrocket. The Australian school holidays are busy, especially the breaks from September to October.

It is worth noting that there is a stake season from October to May (although there are always jellyfish).

Where: We stayed in the Coral Sea Vista Apartments, a family -run apartment complex, which is only 10 minutes from the center of Airlie Beach and the nearby Abell Point Marina, where the Providence V is ahead.

The Coral Sea Apartments are back on a quiet road on a hillside position, just a few minutes' walk away from the waterfront. All apartments have balons oriented to the north with a wonderful view of the city and the bay.

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The apartments are spacious and completely equipped for self -catering. They have air conditioning, kitchen utensils, a dining area and a flat-screen TV. The complex also includes a swimming pool. The owner Scott and his family are always at your side with advice and action or help with the organization of tours.

Like: Book a trip to the Whitehaven Beach on board the Providence V. We have booked the Day Sail Sail Siling & Whitehaven Beach for 179 AUD (132 USD) per person, which is picked up and return from and to the hotel, the trip to and from Whitehaven Beach via the Whitsunday Passage, Morgeee or coffee, snacks and one Lunch package contains and fruit plate. All snorkeling equipment and stinger suits are also available.

The Providence V also offers Sunset Sails for 75 AUD (55 USD) per person every evening and is available for private charter and special cruises on request. Contact your website, by phone at +61 427 882 062 or by email to info@providecesailing.com.au.

Airlie Beach and a large part of the coast of Queensland are easy to reach with Greyhound Australia. We used our Greyhound Travel Pass to explore a large part of the country, including booking the Uluru Rock Tour, one of her outback experiences.

Rental car is also an option for visiting the area. We recommend Hertz Australia, with which we made a road trip along the southeast coast from Adelaide to Sydney via Phillip Island, Kangaroo Island, Mount Kosciuszko and the Great Ocean Road.

The closest airport is Whitsunday Coast Airport, ProSerpine (PPP), which is about 30 minutes by car from Airlie Beach. Book domestic or foreign flights via Skyscanner at the best prices.

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Lonely Planet Australia is a comprehensive travel guide for the country, ideal for those who want to explore the most important sights and take less roads.

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