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Aerial view of Whitehaven Beach, white silica sand and turquoise water swirling at the inlet
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Whitehaven Beach and the Whitsundays: 24 Hours of Sand So White It Hurts Your Eyes

I went to the Whitsundays expecting a nice beach. I left understanding why people quit their jobs, buy a catamaran, and never come back.

@craig·22 Apr 2026·7 min read
📍 Whitsunday Islands, Queensland, Australia