Whitsundays Holidays

Australia’s Whitsunday Islands are an archipelago of 74 breathtaking islands off Queensland’s eastern coast. Scattered across the Coral Sea within the Great Barrier Reef, these pristine islands flaunt idyllic beaches and brilliantly clear waters, the two often merging in beautiful swirling patterns as the flour-white sands dissolve into shallow lagoons - a spectacle that can be glimpsed while soaring over Hamilton Island during a scenic air excursion.

Not only are these Edenic islands extraordinary places to explore and unwind in their own right, but they are also the perfect base for discovering the astounding marine biodiversity of the Great Barrier Reef. From the silicon sands of Whitehaven Beach to the hiking trails that snake through the islands’ thriving rainforest terrain, the Whitsundays are amongst the planet’s most unspoilt island paradises.

With a luxury Whitsundays holiday, each day unfolds at its own pace, whether you’re sailing from island to island by private boat, unwinding in a secluded villa overlooking the turquoise Coral Sea or investigating the flourishing flora and fauna while hiking through the dense rainforest. Many of the Whitsunday Islands – most of which are uninhabited – are home to world-class resorts offering exceptional service, flavoursome fine dining and immersive experiences, from snorkelling and scuba diving around the world’s largest living structure to helicopter flights over the iconic Heart Reef.