Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Betty's Beach
A distinct named beach on Whitsunday Island that adds depth beyond Whitehaven and Hill Inlet.
Chance Bay
A beautiful named beach reached by walking or boat that strengthens the Whitsunday Island set.
Hill Inlet Beach
The swirling silica shoreline at Hill Inlet is one of Australia’s most recognizable beach landscapes.
Whitehaven Beach
The Whitsundays’ signature global beach is the region’s highest-priority must-have entry.
Whitsunday Island sits in Queensland, Australia and is home to 4 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Whitsunday Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
