Blue Pearl Bay
Best Beach · QLD
Tourism Australia's Best Beach 2022, No. 7.
Blend Caribbean and Mediterranean vibes and you’ll get a sense of this pearler tucked away in the Whitsundays sure to quench any salty explorer’s aquatic thirst.
Blue Pearl Bay is one of only four or maybe five beaches on Hayman Island’s 8.5 km coast. Nearby Honeymoon Beach is the tiny enclave pictured. Privately owned, but publicly accessible, Hayman is the northernmost island in the cluster of 74 islands in the Whitsunday group dotted off the central Queensland coast. The coral and marine life in this pristine marine park is dazzling, with day tours and overnight boats visiting Blue Pearl Bay for snorkelling and scuba diving. Visitors typically swim directly off their vessel, or tender into the southern beach and enter the water from the coral beach. Diving depth is from three to 18 metres with often excellent seasonal visibility. There is a bush walk located on the south bay that takes you up the hill for enchanting coastal views. While it is possible to walk to these beaches, they are easiest to access by boat at high tide, or there is a nearby, sole luxury international resort for rest, refreshments and recluse.
⚠️ Ocean conditions can change quickly and rips can form even on calm days. Only swim at patrolled beaches, and supervise children at all times.