48. Whitehaven Beach: Australia
Whitehaven Beach is a 4.34 mile beach located on Whitsunday Island, Australia. Access is purchased by helicopter, boat and seaplane from nearby islands or the mainland. Fair warning, this beach is best suited for active types. To get the best view you’ll need to scale the lookout. Finding it is easy. Simply make your way to Tongue’s Point. Test your fitness by participating in the annual beach run or just relax in the sand. Keen eyed visitors are able to spot sea turtles and other marine life. This shouldn’t come as a surprise since Whitehaven Beach is tucked right into the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Furthermore, the beach itself is protected by Whitsunday Islands National Park, which is why she is so pristine!