How Long does it take to get to Whitehaven Beach?
Australia’s most iconic beach is famous for its fairytale white silica sand and the tropical turquoise water that laps its shore. If you’re thinking of visiting Whitehaven Beach, there are a number of ways to get you to this piece of heaven on earth and all leave from the gateway to the Whitsundays, Airlie Beach. From here, Whitehaven Beach is located 33km offshore on the eastern side of Whitsunday Island.
How long it takes to get to Whitehaven Beach will vary depending on whether you prefer to get there via sea or air, the tide and the weather conditions.
Day Tours
Day tours from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven by boat can take anywhere from 1 hour for high-speed vessels to approximately 2 hours for sailboats.
Scenic Flights
Whitehaven Beach adventure tours in a seaplane or helicopter will usually take around 15 minutes to reach the beach if you fly directly there.
Day Boat Tours:
Aircraft day tours:
OR Fly & Raft (Get the best of both with a scenic flight/boating package!)
