Australia’s iconic Whitehaven Beach has just been crowned the world’s best beach for 2025 by Lonely Planet. The travel authority’s highly anticipated annual list, which highlights the most ...

“The contrast of the crystal-clear turquoise water, pure white sand, and the famous orange-hued rocks made it feel almost surreal. The beach itself was pristine and peaceful, with soft sand and those ...

It's the most photographed beach in all of Australia, and after one look at ... more than 4 miles of Whitsunday Island's east coast, Whitehaven Beach is made up of 98 percent pure white silica.