Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Queensland, Australia

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Whitsunday wanderlust. Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia

Sun, sand, and sea come together to create the stunning beaches of the Whitsunday Islands, made up of 74 islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park surrounds and protects the islands, once home to the Ngaro people of Australia, an Aboriginal group known as the 'canoe people' due to their seafaring lifestyle. Today, the island's primary visitors are travelers, divers, campers, and adventure seekers. So, pack your sunscreen and explore the pristine white sand beaches on your next vacation down under!