Whitehaven Beach

Although the Ngaro people lived in the area for thousands of years before Europeans arrived, the beach was named in 1879 by Staff Commander EP Bedwell.

As silica is not present in local rocks, it is surmised that the sand was brought to the beach by prevailing ocean currents over millions of years.

This sand is also very fine, and can damage electronic equipment such as telephones and cameras, although it can be used for polishing tarnished jewellery.

Some visitors eat a BBQ lunch, and campers can stay by booking the National Parks camp facilities.

[10] In 2018, the government announced an investment of $3.9 million for the construction of a new long-distance walking track and the upgrade of the camping areas on the island.