Whitsunday Islands

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet

The Whitsundays are located in the Great Barrier Reef Marina Park off the east coast of Queensland in Australia. They are a group of 74 tropical islands that are a major destination for both locals and international visitors alike to visit snorkel, swim, sail and relax.

However, the Whitsundays aren't just the gateway to the famous Great Barrier Reef Marine Park; they also feature a huge number of tropical islands that are worth visiting. They are full of lush rainforests, amazing animals and beautiful plant life, as well as resorts, beaches and so much beauty. Most if the 74 islands are uninhabited, with only a select few hosting resorts or residential houses. Besides resorts, you'll also find hiking trails, world-famous beaches, and more on the islands of the Whitsundays.

The most popular of the islands are Whitsunday Island, which is home to Whitehaven Beach, Hayman Island, Hamilton Island, Daydream Island, Long Island, Hook Island, South Molle Island, Dent Island and Cid Island.

During your overnight sailing tour, the crew will happily point out the islands' names for you and tell you what's on each one, if anything at all!

Here is a list of the islands within the Whitsundays, which is part of the Cumberland Island Chain.