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May 25, 2023 · What makes Whitehaven so unique is the 98.9% pure silica sand that graces the 7 km long beach. Silica sand comes from eroding quartz, so there is much speculation about where the sand came from, as it is the only area in the Whitsundays that consists of this fine powdery substance.
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- Where Did Whitehaven Beach Begin?
- What Is It Famous for?
- Theories Behind Creation
Whitehaven Beach is hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of years in the making. It all began when the Whitsunday Islands began to form millions of years ago. Once a mountain range, they are the product of volcanic activity, ice age, and millions of years of changing oceans and landmasses. Where Whitehaven Beach lies is simply the most recent sh...
Whitehaven Beach is not only famous for its beauty and gorgeous backdrop, but also for its unique sands. There are billions of tons of it, stretching along the 7km shoreline of Whitehaven Beach. Whitehaven's sand is made up of 99% silica sands and are the purest in the world. They are soft and white and are of such quality, it is said that the glas...
It was long thought that the sand was the product of the volcanic activity that created the Whitsunday Islands themselves. For many years, scientists had little to no idea where the sand came from or how it came to be. There are still many theories of where the sand came from, as it is formed from quartz - a rock that is not native to the Whitsunda...
Oct 6, 2023 · Whitehaven Beach, part of the Whitsunday Islands National Park, is carefully managed to ensure its pristine condition and the conservation of its unique flora and fauna. 5. Accessibility: While remote and secluded beaches have their charm, easy accessibility is an important factor for many travelers. Whitehaven Beach can be reached by boat or ...
- The Sand. Pure white and blindingly breathtaking. This sand is made up of 98.9% pure silica and is the whitest sand you will find anywhere on earth. It has the consistency of a very fine powder, which unfortunately is not great for your electronics, but feels so good between the toes!
- Natures exfoliation. The fine powdery sand is a wonderful exfoliant and polisher. They say if you scrub your face and body with the wet sand, say “I love Whitehaven Beach” 3 times and dive into the water, you’ll come up looking 10 years younger!
- Sand + hot sunny day + bare feet = bliss! It wouldn’t be a Whitehaven Beach facts list without this rare piece of information: It is a wonderful thought knowing that no matter how hot the day is, you can confidently dig your feet into the sand knowing that they will never burn.
- Award-winning beach. Yep! Our beloved Whitehaven has been a multi-award winner for quite a long time, featuring in many a list and many an article, and as of 2021, it was voted number 1 beach in the world by TripAdvisor.
If you are visiting Whitehaven Beach, don’t forget to see more of the Whitsunday Islands whilst you are here. Discover our 3 day itinerary here or why a private charter around the islands will be an experience you’ll always remember. Contact us today to discuss your next holiday to the Whitsundays on (07) 4967 7555 or res@explorewhitsundays ...
Whitehaven Beach is usually listed as #1 sight in the Whitsundays. It’s a uniquely beautiful, sprawling white sand beach with stunning turquoise blue water. There’s actually a scientific reason why it’s so beautiful. The sand is 98.9% pure silica giving it that amazing white colour. The diffusion of sunlight through suspended particles of ...
Whitehaven Beach in the Whitsundays, Queensland. Peter Pryor’s ancestors have been seafarers in the Whitsunday Islands for 9000 years, but they would not have set sail on a day like this. “It would be absolutely suicide,” Pryor grins as we ride bucking whitecaps along the coast of Long Island.
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