20 Of The World’s Most Secluded (And Beautiful) Beaches
16. Whitehaven Beach, Australia
Perhaps one of the most beautiful beaches you will ever see has to be the Whitehaven Beach in Australia.
The beach is located on the largest of a group of 74 islands called the Whitsundays, and it is off the Queensland coast of Australia.
It has been named as the most photographed beach in Queensland and National Geographic called it the second best beach in the world.
The sand on the beach is white and considered to be some of the purest in the world – 98% silica. The water is aqua in color and crystal clear. The beach is about four miles long and is sure to provide a place to escape and get wonderfully refreshed.
Near one end of the beach the currents and sand have formed incredibly beautiful swirls of color that just has to be seen to be believed. The beach is wide and swimming is possible, but for half the year you will want to wear a stinger suit if you go in the water because of the presence of possibly toxic jellyfish – which are considered the deadliest in the world.
The tour boats will usually provide you with one of these lycra suits. The island is a natural preserve, so there are no restaurants, hotels, or bars on the island. You can go camping but you will need a permit. The only way to get to the island is by taking a boat, ferry, or luxury yacht over to it. Helicopter trips can also be arranged.
