Posted June 29, 2024
about September 23, 2022
Finishing our hike by stepping from a well-shaded forest onto what may be the brightest white beach we’ve ever seen was quite an experience!
The white sand starkly contrasted with the blue, blue water under a vast expanse of lighter blue sky—a truly remarkable sight! Despite several small tour boats anchored offshore, the beach was expansive enough not to feel crowded.
In fact, finding a secluded section of beach would probably not be difficult. I suspect the tour boats gather at the south end to offer visitors the option of walking the trail to Chance Bay, which is touted by some operators as a “secluded area.” Below is a photo gallery of our visit to Whitehaven Beach.
At the north end of Whitehaven lies an iconic sight—Hill Inlet, a shallow waterway streaked with shifting white sand bars. The beach spans about 3 ¾ miles, too far for us to walk, so our plan was to take our boat there in the coming days.
For now, this visit was all about swimming! With its clear water, white sand, bustling tour boat activity, and other people enjoying the water, this area didn’t seem like shark territory. We felt completely at ease going in over our heads, relishing the warm, pleasant water and beautiful scenery. I had a great time frolicking in the water, and I was understandably reluctant to get out.
However, we faced a trek back through the forest to Chance Bay. And we had some decisions to make about our next destination. –Cyndi
