Chalkies Beach
A white sand beach on Hassell Island, facing Whitehaven Beach across the water. It has the same fine, high-purity silica sand but far fewer visitors, and the reefs along the shore are good for snorkelling.
Chalkies Beach is on the west coast of Hassell Island, facing Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. Its sand is the same high-purity silica, bright white and soft, but it sees far fewer visitors than Whitehaven. Reef areas at both ends of the beach are good for snorkelling, where you often see sea turtles and tropical fish. You can only get there by speedboat day tour or charter boat, and it is often scheduled together with Whitehaven Beach and the Hill Inlet lookout. There are no facilities on the island, so bring sun protection.
Opening hours
Depends on cruise itinerary
Nearby sights
- Whitehaven Beach
- Hill Inlet Lookout
- Cid Harbour
- Hamilton Island
- Whitsunday Cairn
- Hook Island (Manta Ray Bay & Butterfly Bay)
- Daydream Island
- Langford Island