98% Silica: The Purest Sand in the World

The white sands of Whitehaven Beach stretch for over 7 kilometers along the largest of the 74 Whitsunday Islands off the east coast of Australia. The world famous sands of Whitehaven Beach are quite possibly the purest in the world, in fact so pure that the sand squeaks under foot and cannot be beaten for exfoliating the skin and removing impurities. As an area of outstanding natural beauty, people are forbidden from taking the sand off the beach to take home despite the fact one could make a fortune by selling it as an excellent skin exfoliation product.

The beauty of the Whitsunday islands is extraordinary. It is a very popular stop for travelers moving along the east coast of Australia. You can get yourself on a yacht or maxi boat from Airlie Beach, sail the bluest waters you will ever see, and dive beneath the waves to see the most lush underwater environment in the world; The Great Barrier Reef. If you want to relax with a beer and a BBQ and watch a true Aussie sunset then look no further than cruising the Whitsundays.