Where is Whit Sunday?

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1. Where is Whit Sunday?
2. Can you stay on Whitsunday Island?
3. How do I get to the Whitsunday Islands?
4. Does anyone live on Whitsunday Island?
5. Why is it called Whit Sunday?
6. Can you swim at Airlie Beach?
7. Which is better Hamilton Island or Whitsundays?
8. Do you need a stinger suit in the Whitsundays?
9. What is the best time to visit the Whitsundays?
10. Is it safe to swim in the Whitsundays?
11. Are there crocodiles in the Whitsundays?
12. Where should I stay when visiting the Whitsundays?
13. What color do you wear on Pentecost Sunday?
14. Is Whit Sunday the same as Pentecost Sunday?
15. Are there Box jellyfish in the Whitsundays?
16. Are there crocodiles in Whitsundays?
17. Which Whitsunday island is cheapest?
18. Which is better Hayman or Hamilton Island?
19. Is there sharks in the Whitsundays?
20. Are the Whitsundays worth it?

Where is Whit Sunday?

Queensland The Whitsundays is an archipelago of 74 tropical islands located just 55 kilometres (34 miles) off the Queensland coast, next to the Great Barrier Reef.

Can you stay on Whitsunday Island?

About Whitsunday Islands Only seven of the islands in the group have accommodation options, ranging from camping on Hook Island to exclusive private island resorts. So don't be put off by the photos of perfect beaches and calm seas, the best places to stay in the Whitsunday Islands come in every price bracket.

How do I get to the Whitsunday Islands?

Getting to the Whitsundays

1. Whitsundays by Air. The Whitsundays are serviced by two main airports, the Great Barrier Reef Airport on Hamilton Island* and Whitsunday Coast Airport on the mainland at Proserpine. ...
2. Whitsundays Ferry - Island Hop Pass. ...
3. Whitsundays by Rail. ...
4. Whitsundays by Coach or Bus. ...
5. Whitsundays by Road.

Does anyone live on Whitsunday Island?

Does Anyone Live On Whitsunday Island? Whitsunday Island is a highly protected national park that has nobody living on it. ... Whitsunday Island is home to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, which is a very significant aboriginal area.

Why is it called Whit Sunday?

The Whitsunday Islands gained their notoriety and name in the late 1700s when Captain James Cook first sailed through the island chain on board Endeavour, a British Royal Navy Research vessel. ... At the time, Captain Cook believed it to be Whit Sunday, a Christian holiday that takes place 7 weeks after Easter.

Can you swim at Airlie Beach?

There are two public beaches situated in Airlie Beach where you are welcome to swim, one is located near the Port of Airlie Marina and is known as 'Boathaven Beach', while the other is located in Cannonvale. ... Both beaches are a great place to relax and enjoy the warm weather that is often found in the Whitsundays!

Which is better Hamilton Island or Whitsundays?

If you want a comprehensive array of choice in all aspects of your Whitsundays holiday - from shopping to dining to tours and more - and are happy to pay "island" prices for a slice of luxury, then Hamilton Island is the best all-rounder of any of the islands given its size and development.

Do you need a stinger suit in the Whitsundays?

For half the year, it is advised to swim in the Whitsundays' waters with a stinger suit, unless swimming in freshwater. Due to increased temperatures, there is an increase in marine stingers that can be harmful and potentially deadly.

What is the best time to visit the Whitsundays?

Best time to visit Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands

• April to May is our shoulder season where the humidity and heat lessens. ...
• June to August is why the Whitsundays is known as a sailing “Mecca”. ...
• September and October is peak season in the Whitsundays.

Is it safe to swim in the Whitsundays?

For half the year, it is advised to swim in the Whitsundays' waters with a stinger suit, unless swimming in freshwater. Due to increased temperatures, there is an increase in marine stingers that can be harmful and potentially deadly.

Are there crocodiles in the Whitsundays?

Crocodiles. Large, salt-water (estuarine) crocodiles live in the waters around the Whitsundays and can attack without warning. Old adults can be nearly 4m in length. These predators are present and hunting at most times of the year, but particularly around summer wet seasons, and are difficult to see in the water.

Where should I stay when visiting the Whitsundays?

Where to stay

• Camp Island. Your very own private island. ...
• Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef. Just 30 minutes away from the Whitsundays mainland. ...
• Hamilton Island. A spectacular holiday destination. ...
• InterContinental Hayman Island Resort. A secluded piece of paradise. ...
• Long Island. Two amazing accommodations to choose from.

What color do you wear on Pentecost Sunday?

Red is used at Pentecost, recalling the fiery tongues that descended upon the Apostles when they received the Holy Spirit, and also at feasts of the Holy Cross, Apostles, and martyrs, as symbol of their bloody passions (sufferings and deaths).

Is Whit Sunday the same as Pentecost Sunday?

Pentecost is a Christian holiday commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost upon the disciples of Jesus Christ, according to the New Testament of the Bible. It is also known as Whitsunday, or Whit Sunday. ... Pentecost celebrates this event.

Are there Box jellyfish in the Whitsundays?

Remember, though many species of jellyfish are harmless, we must be very aware that the Irukandji, box jellyfish and other more dangerous species are found in the Whitsundays.

Are there crocodiles in Whitsundays?

Crocodiles. Large, salt-water (estuarine) crocodiles live in the waters around the Whitsundays and can attack without warning. Old adults can be nearly 4m in length. These predators are present and hunting at most times of the year, but particularly around summer wet seasons, and are difficult to see in the water.

Which Whitsunday island is cheapest?

Getting to the Whitsundays Region Cheaply Flying: You can fly to the Whitsundays domestically within Australia, landing at either Proserpine or Hamilton Island. Proserpine will be the cheapest destination to fly to because it is situated on the mainland of the Whitsunday Coast.

Which is better Hayman or Hamilton Island?

Hayman is very lovely and very much a honeymoon island. It's pretty 'posh'. I personally prefer Hamilton Island, and I don't think it's anything like the Gold Coast. In September it will be fairly quiet as it's not school holiday time.

Is there sharks in the Whitsundays?

The most common sharks around the Whitsunday islands are harmless reef sharks such as Whitetips, Blacktips and Wobbegongs (an aboriginal name meaning shaggy beard). It's highly likely that when you meet a shark while snorkelling or diving, they will swim away.

Are the Whitsundays worth it?

Even if you don't take a boat tour but just take the ferry to Hamilton Island, visiting the Whitsundays is expensive. So as budget travelers it was definitely more than we usually spend. But it's an incredibly beautiful place! ... So we would say yes it is worth visiting the Whitsundays.