13 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit The Whitsundays

Since the very dawn of the backpacker trail along Australia's East Coast - there has been one destination that every traveller has listed at the very top of his or her bucket list - the Whitsunday Islands.

Whitehaven Beach is constantly voted in the world's top 10 beaches, with its white silica sand and clear waters so pure that you can clean your jewellery in it. Here's a little Instagram inspired taste of why this popular tourist destination attract thousands year on year...

1. Hill Inlet

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From where you’d rather be 🗺☀️⛵️ . 📍Hill Inlet - Whitsundays (QLD) . Stay at our Base Hostel at Airlie Beach ( Whitsundays Gateway ) link at Bio. . Tag @basehostels to be featured ✌🏼

A post shared by � X Base Hostel & Backpacker � (@basehostels) on Sep 2, 2018 at 5:05pm PDT

2. The stunning Whitehaven Beach

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People says Whitehaven sand is so thin and pure that @nasa paid millions to use it to make a telescope! Truth or not this place is paradise! 🚀🔥🔭 . Tag @basehostels to be featured ⚓️

A post shared by � X Base Hostel & Backpacker � (@basehostels) on Oct 14, 2018 at 1:47pm PDT

3. Incredible Sailing Trips

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Boat Life ✨⛵️✨ . Tag @basehostels to be featured 🙏🏼

A post shared by � X Base Hostel & Backpacker � (@basehostels) on Nov 6, 2018 at 10:25pm PST

4. Snorkel with turtles

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It's a Turtle kinda Tuesday! 🐢 #tourism_au #instatravel #igtravel #thisisqueensland #lovewhitsundays #seeaustralia #whitsundays #adventureqld #visitqueensland #travelgram #turtle #snorkeling

A post shared by Whitsundays Sailing Adventures (@whitsundayssailing) on Feb 25, 2019 at 11:29pm PST

5. Loads of Islands to see

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Beautiful Whitsundays Tell us where was the best thing you did when visiting this paradise! Comment below! 🚁⛵️🗺

A post shared by � X Base Hostel & Backpacker � (@basehostels) on Dec 4, 2018 at 9:56pm PST

6. Scenic Flights over the Reef

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Can you beat a day like this at Whitehaven Beach? I’m lucky enough to spend most days flying to this amazing beach and call it work 😅☀️ #whitsundays #airliebeach #whitehavenbeach #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #greatbarrierreef #seaplane #beaver

A post shared by Dave (@dave3.7) on Sep 8, 2018 at 9:04pm PDT

7. Heart Reef

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It's nice to have the sun out again after a few weeks of crappy weather. A mixture of mid-low tide and sunshine gets the Great Barrier Reef looking amazing! Here's the Heart Reef inside Hardy Reef. I'm lucky enough to see this from my 'office' 🚁 everyday 👌 #greatbarrierreef #airliebeach #whitsundays #heartreef #eastcoastaustralia #helicopterpilot #australia #backpackaustralia #queensland #myview #whitehavenbeach

A post shared by Dave (@dave3.7) on Apr 11, 2018 at 1:35pm PDT

8. Hamilton Island

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🌴💙Romantic escape 💙🌴 Book a romantic escape with your beloved and enjoy a sunset sail and an intimate dinner for two. Book now --> www.hamiltonisland.com.au/deals-and-packages/romantic-escape-specials

A post shared by Hamilton Island (@hamiltonisland) on Mar 17, 2019 at 8:55am PDT

9. Residents of Hamilton Island

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When it’s been a big day 🐨😴 #hamiltonisland @wildlifehamiltonisland 📷: @zolisticliving

A post shared by Hamilton Island (@hamiltonisland) on Mar 18, 2019 at 4:14am PDT

10. Airlie Beach - The Heart of The Reef

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Amazing time in Airlie #SP’s #SDP #heartofthereef

A post shared by Alex Clinkard (@aabclinkard) on Feb 14, 2019 at 6:57pm PST

11. Airlie Beach Lagoon

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Hello Sunshine 🌞 . . . . . . #airliebeach #heartofthereef #queensland #lagoon #qld #sun #stunning #instatravel #travelgram #travel #travelbug #travelblog #travelphotography #travelpics #tourist #traveller #travelling #ilovetotravel #traveltheworld #globetrotter #amazing #beautiful #love #igtravel #instagood #instafun #photooftheday #palmtrees #igers

A post shared by Merlito | ميرليتو | Lito (@merlito_d) on Mar 14, 2019 at 6:06am PDT

12. Memorable Boat Parties

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Party like no one is watching 🙈💣⛵️ At Atlantic Clipper ( @truebluesailing ) you have all, party, snorkeling, sailing, scubadive, sun baking, waterslide and more! Make sure when at Airlie Beach you check all boat options for Whitsundays! . Tag @basehostels to be featured 📍

A post shared by � X Base Hostel & Backpacker � (@basehostels) on Nov 5, 2018 at 9:55pm PST

13. It's beautiful!

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Beautiful Whitsundays Tell us where was the best thing you did when visiting this paradise! Comment below! 🚁⛵️🗺

A post shared by � X Base Hostel & Backpacker � (@basehostels) on Dec 4, 2018 at 9:56pm PST

Heading to The Whitsundays?

• Need somewhere to stay in the gateway to The Whitsundays? Stay at Base Airlie Beach Backpackers
• Read our comprehensive guide to The Whitsundays