Where can I not swim in the Whitsundays?

Naturally formed Heart Reef is located in The Whitsundays, the Heart of the Great Barrier Reef, however, you can not swim or snorkel here.

When can you not swim in the Whitsundays?

Stinger Season

For the warmer months of the year, it is advised to swim in the Whitsundays' waters with a stinger suit, unless swimming in freshwater. Due to increased temperatures, there is an increase in marine stingers that can be harmful and potentially deadly.

Can you swim in the water at Whitsundays?

If you're wondering whether it's safe to swim in the Whitsundays, the short answer is yes. That being said, there are some no swimming zones and you should know what to watch out for, listen to local advice and stay alert at all times – just as you should when swimming anywhere else in Australia or beyond.

Can you swim in the water at Airlie Beach?

The 4,300 square metre Airlie Beach Lagoon pool is patrolled by lifeguards and crocodile-free. It is safe to swim in the lagoon – and free to enter. The Whitsunday Islands are home to some of the most marvellous beaches in Australia.

Can you swim on Whitehaven Beach?

Swim in the pristine ocean

It's possible to swim at Whitehaven Beach year-round thanks to the tropical waters sitting at a delightful 26 degrees. The shores are shallow, making Whitehaven a safe beach to swim off.

Swimming the Whitsundays

Are there crocodiles Whitsundays?

Large, salt-water (estuarine) crocodiles live in the waters around the Whitsundays and can attack without warning. Old adults can be nearly 4m in length. These predators are present and hunting at most times of the year, but particularly around summer wet seasons, and are difficult to see in the water.

Can you swim at Airlie Beach in June?

June is a warm and slightly rainy time for sunbathing in Airlie Beach. June is a good month for swimming in Airlie Beach with warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Airlie Beach in the months of August, September, October, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for June.

Do you get crocodiles in Airlie Beach?

The simple answer is no, there are not commonly crocodile sightings in Airlie Beach. However, it has happened. Most commonly, crocodiles that are spotted around the Airlie Beach area are in marinas such as Coral Sea Marina. While it is extremely rare, it can always be a possibility.

Can you swim at Airlie Beach Lagoon?

One of the most popular places to swim is the Airlie Beach Lagoon on the oceanfront. It's a large artificial swimming pool filled with fresh water and there are lifeguards on patrol throughout the day. The lagoon has designated swimming lanes, shallow areas to relax and a children's pool.

Can you swim in the sea at Hamilton Island?

Yes, you most certainly can swim when you visit Hamilton Island! The main swimming pool with swim-up bar next to Catseye Beach.

Are there crocodiles near Hamilton Island?

There is also a wildlife park on Hamilton Island, which houses another saltwater crocodile, so enquire with us how to visit for the day or overnight to watch these incredible apex predators.

Are there Stingers in Whitsundays?

Stinger season in the Whitsundays runs from late October to May. The warm tropical waters in the Whitsundays and around the Great Barrier Reef are the right conditions for stingers. However, being stung by a jellyfish is an infrequent occurrence.

Are there Box jellyfish in Airlie Beach?

Tropical Beaches Harbor Hidden Dangers

Tranquil and lovely, the turquoise waters of Airlie Beach call you to go for a swim. Take note of the fact that Box jellyfish and Irukandji stingers are dangerous.

Why was Airlie lagoon closed?

Airlie Beach Lagoon was closed following a near drowning incident in October 2018. They had been underwater for about six minutes before someone swimming noticed a man at the bottom of the pool and raised the alarm.

Can you swim Mission Beach QLD?

Swim safely

We are blessed with beautiful beaches and tropical waterholes in the Mission Beach area and they are great places to cool off on a warm day.

Are there sharks in Airlie Beach?

Sharks in the Whitsundays

The most common sharks you will spot in the Whitsundays are reef sharks, including Blacktips, Whitetips and Wobbegongs. These shark species are largely shy and non-aggressive, fleeing quickly at the sight of swimmers.

Are there crocs at Hayman Island?

A rare sighting of a small crocodile was reported off of Hayman Island in 2016 when a young crocodile got washed out of the Proserpine River after a spell of exceptionally heavy rainfall. However, the crocodile was quickly tracked, as such a sighting is so extremely rare around the Whitsunday Islands!

Can you swim at Daydream island?

Beaches, Rumbah Pool, Splashes Pool, Inkstone Pool and Tonic Swim Up Bar: Our beaches are not patrolled, and all guests swim at their own risk. We recommend you avoid secluded beaches and always swim in the presence of others.

Can you swim at Coral beach?

Never swim alone.

Lifesavers do not patrol Coral Beach or Swamp Bay. Visitors to the Whitsunday area are reminded to be SharkSmart on beaches and the coastline in and around the national park. Protect yourself from marine stingers, especially from October to May, although some may be present year-round.

Can you swim at Hideaway Bay?

A secluded beach in Bowen offering peaceful swimming and relaxed beach time. True to its name it is a gem hidden away.

Are there sharks near Hamilton Island?

A girl and a elderly woman have been bitten by a shark in the Whitsundays, continuing a spate of attacks in the popular north Queensland region. The pair had been in shallow waters at Catseye Beach on Hamilton Island when they were attacked about 9.30am on Thursday, a Queensland ambulance spokesman says.

Can Crocs bite underwater?

Crocodilians have a special valve at the back of their throat (a palatal valve) which stops water from entering the throat. This means that any crocodilian species can open its mouth and bite even when submerged, and the majority of crocodilian attacks occur this way.

Are there Stingers at Hamilton Island?

Do you get stingers on Hamilton Island? Summer is traditionally stinger season in Tropical North Queensland, however on Hamilton Island, being as far offshore as we are, we do not have a problem with the Box Jellyfish.

Do I need a stinger suit in Airlie Beach?

1) Wear a stinger suit

Stinger suits (wetsuits) are provided to each guest, at little or no cost, to minimise any risk of being stung whilst in the Whitsundays waters. It is important to wear your wetsuit during any water-based activities, including swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving!

What is the stinger season in Queensland?

Marine stingers are present in tropical Queensland waters all year round but the risk is higher during the marine stinger season (November–May).