Prepare to set sail across the whimsical coastline of the Whitsunday region for an adventurous and luxurious honeymoon you’ll be reminiscing upon for decades to come.
A national, and international treasure, the Whitsundays is one of Australia’s leading tourist destinations attracting over 3.5 million visitors annually and considering its home to the magical shores of Whitehaven Beach, the fifth best beach in the world, we’re surprised that total isn’t higher! The Whitsundays homes 74 islands overflowing with gorgeous views, white sandy beaches, deep luscious rainforests, and colourful coral reef gardens at your fingertips, ready for you to explore!
Unofficially labelled as Queensland’s paradise, the Whitsundays provide much more than a tantalising smorgasbord of breathtaking scenery and views but also a plethora of adventurous and romantic activities for you and the love of your life to enjoy!
Explore the islands at your own pace with Airlie Boat Hire or venture 39 nautical miles out to sea with Cruise Whitsundays and discover Reef World. Spend your day aboard one of the island’s Ocean Rafting tours to explore the vast, dazzling blue ocean, as well as many spectacular spots along the coastline to enjoy a snorkel, swim, and beautiful sights.
Did you know a single fringing reef in the Whitsunday Islands can home up to 130 different species of coral? What better way to witness such a magical underwater haven than by island hopping along the coast when with one of the many snorkeling tours available. Set sail for a leisurely and romantic boating adventure through the Whitsunday Islands, an amazingly unique and unmatchable experience stopping at many gorgeous locations including of course the pristine shores of Whitehaven Beach.
Along with many gorgeous gardens of natural coral, the Whitsundays homes many unique snorkeling attractions which are simply unparalleled. Langford Island Reef will see you swim alongside gentle sea turtles, and baby stingrays whereas Mantaray Bay will have you making friends with an array of curious schools of fish that love to say hello! Blue Pearl Bay, Cateran Bay, Butterfly Bay, Black Island (also known as Bali Hai), Hardy Reef, Bait Reef, Chalkies Beach, and of course Luncheon Bay all deserve a spot on your Whitsundays honeymoon to do list! However, no matter your itinerary, ensure you make time to venture to the incredibly gorgeous, and pristine Hook Island to explore a few of the Whitsundays most exquisite marline life havens which are arguably the best in the entire world.
Out of the water, the Whitsundays hosts plenty of memorable, and bucket list activities for honeymooners to enjoy, especially the once in a lifetime opportunity to take a helicopter ride to the Heart Reef. 70% of the Whitsundays are listed as natural parks, and the Islands hold many wonderful and unmissable hiking trails through forests, bushlands and along the coastline like the Whitsundays Great Walk, Honeyeater Lookout, Coral Beach Track, and the Airlie Creek Walk. As well as natural destinations, the Islands also hold a variety of celebrated and award-winning establishments from restaurants and cafes to eco resorts and luxury accommodation options.
Countless gorgeous activities, sights, and once in a lifetime opportunities await in the Whitsundays, making it an unparalleled romantic escape for honeymooners to enjoy, and celebrate the beginning of their marriage.