Best beaches in Whitsunday Island

4 ranked beaches in Whitsunday Island, Queensland

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Whitsunday Island

1

Betty's Beach

A distinct named beach on Whitsunday Island that adds depth beyond Whitehaven and Hill Inlet.

7.0

2

Chance Bay

A beautiful named beach reached by walking or boat that strengthens the Whitsunday Island set.

7.0

3

Hill Inlet Beach

The swirling silica shoreline at Hill Inlet is one of Australia’s most recognizable beach landscapes.

7.0

4

Whitehaven Beach

The Whitsundays’ signature global beach is the region’s highest-priority must-have entry.

7.0

What makes Whitsunday Island's beaches stand out?

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.