Cruise to Whitehaven beach

Had an afternoon cruise to Whitehaven beach, one of the ‘poster’ beaches for the Whitsundays. Was glad to see the ocean conditions were looking good….

Sitting opposite us on the ferry was a family from Scotland, now living in Sydney. Lived here for 16 years, but their accents endure!

Talking of which, we’re meeting lots of Scottish folk on our travels. We enjoy playing the ‘wonder which bit they’re from’ game.

We motored to Daydream island and Hamilton Island, both popular holiday resorts. The latter having its own airport, should you wish to park the jet.

As a non swimmer, I was keen to know (with some trepidation) how we would transfer from the boat to the beach, but it was all good, there were tender boats to ferry us to the edge of the beach and back (audible sigh of relief).

The beach was the whitest finest silica sand (as opposed to coral sand). It was very beautiful but it was also packed with people and their detritus, which spoilt the look of the place! Before I knew it, the sand was literally in everything (cue anti-sand rant again!). I’m so not a beach person…..,

Col swam, tried his hand at paddle boarding, and assisted an old dear with a knee high paddle 😊

The whole cruise operation was very slick, the afternoon went in a flash and the little afternoon tea was a welcome bonus.

Great taster of the Whitsundays - but as always, loads more we could have done….Read more