74 tropical islands protected by the Great Baarrier Reef. A paradise known for turquoise water, smooth sailing and some of Australia’s best reef and island adventures. With jaw-dropping locations like the pure white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach, the shifting tides and the swirling lookout at Hill Inlet, a Whitsundays trip is a must-do in Australia. If you’re chasing sun, salt and that easy island rhythm, the Whitsundays is the move.