Positioned in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsundays are an amalgamation of 74 tropical islands each one more beautiful than the last. Located in Australia’s Coral Sea, it is a truly ideal honeymoon location where you can expect the unexpected and create experiences you’ve only dreamed of. You can take a cruise assisted by a captain or you can hire a yacht and go where ever your heart desires.
The best honeymoon places in Whitsundays
Home to the world renowned islands such as Hamilton Island, Hayman Island, Daydream Island and many more you will have no shortage of outstanding accommodation or restaurants to choose from.
Hamilton Island
Located at the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is a great base to explore the open seas and enjoy what the reef-enclosed island has to offer. Snorkelling and scuba diving in the majestic coral reef are just some of the activities available on a daily basis. Chartered fishing trips are also available, as is every water sport from sailing to skiing.
Where to stay
The Reef View Hotel is the place to stay on the island with all rooms, despite being slightly out dated, spacious and well-appointed all the usual amenities. Garden View rooms have leafy views and ocean glimpses, while each Coral Sea View room has spectacular views over Catseye Bay and nearby Whitsunday Island. If you’re tired of what the resort has to offer by way of food,
Where to eat
Bommie restaurant is a wonderful selection for dinner. Taking inspiration from the natural beauty of the marine environment the food is locally produced and carefully prepared for the perfect end to an inspired day
One&Only Hayman Island
At One&Only Hayman Island, you can relax on the beach, take a dip in the pool, or discover the Great Barrier Reef with a snorkel, scuba dive or seaplane adventure. Guests can also appreciate the wonders of nature with a walk up to Southern Peak offering breathtaking views of the Whitsunday Islands.
Where to stay
One&Only Hayman Island is the only place to stay on the island. It offers elegant resort living in beautifully appointed rooms, suites, villas and penthouses nestled amongst expansive pools, lush gardens and two kilometer stretch  of pristine white sand. Accommodation is located in three distinct areas of the resort, each different in style and ambiance, with each designed to take advantage of the breathtaking views of the island and its natural surroundings.
Where to eat
The dining experiences won’t disappoint you at One&Only. The resort offers everything from buffet breakfast to seafood grills and Italian. You can even book a candlelit dinner for two on your terrace and dine under the Whitsunday stars. If that doesn’t say I love you, what will?
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Daydream Island
Daydream Island may only be a tiny fragment of the vast Whitsunday Islands but what Daydream Island lacks in size it more than makes up for in luxury. With its pleasant coastal waters boasting a wide array of exotic marine wildlife, its little wonder Daydream Island is a favourite for sailing enthusiasts from across Australia.
Where to stay
Due to its size, the island it is home to only one resort Daydream Island Resort and Spa. Featuring an open-air cinema, a 19-hole themed mini golf course and the island’s signature rejuvenation spa, you will have plenty of ways to pass the time and to chill out. Surrounded by sandy beaches and covered by a lush rainforest interior, Daydream Island is a haven for those looking to relax in scenic natural surrounds. The resort sits at the opposite end of the island to where day-trippers explore, so you won’t ever be hassled!
Where to eat
Daydream’s signature restaurant Mermaids, overlooks three stunning bronze life-size mermaid sculptures sitting atop a rocky outcrop on the shores of the Whitsunday Passage. The restaurant offers a truly different culinary experience where guests can feast on the catch of the day straight from the sea to the plate.