What's Whitsundays like for family-friendly vacations?
The destination of Whitsundays is a good option if you’ve been considering a getaway with the kids. There are some interesting activities the entire family might enjoy. Arrange a flight into Hamilton Island, QLD (HTI-Great Barrier Reef), which is the closest airport, or Proserpine, QLD (PPP-Whitsunday Coast), which is located 32 mi (51.6 km) from the city center.
What's the best accommodation for families in Whitsundays?
How many hotels that welcome families are there in Whitsundays?
Expedia has 7 family-friendly hotels and other accommodations in Whitsundays.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly vacation in Whitsundays?
The hottest months are usually February and January with an average temp of 80°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 70°F. The rainiest months in Whitsundays are March, January, February, and December, with each month seeing an average of 11 inches of rainfall.
What's there to see and do with your family in Whitsundays?
While you are visiting Whitsundays, you and the family might want to check out some interesting spots such as WILD LIFE Hamilton Island, Hamilton Island Marina, and Conway National Park. Make sure you have lots of time for activities like Hamilton Island Bowling Alley and Whitsunday Islands National Park.
Recent Reviews in Whitsundays
Expedia verified reviews
5/5 Excellent
It's a vibe - paradise.
"Our stay at Palm Bay was exceptional. It is simply magical. As Canadians, we pinched ourselves to see if it was real.
VERY private location. Small capacity makes it feel very VIP and exclusive. It's a very private getaway with our own 2 bedroom bungalow on the beach.
Palm Bay is absolutely a vibe. I'm so glad we opted to stay there rather than the overrun hotel style resorts on some of the neighbouring islands we visiated that have none of the private paradise feel of Palm Bay.
It's notably adults only which makes it quiet as there are a mix of honeymooners, couples, and older families.
Being able to snorkel out our front door was awesome.
The food and drinks were excellent. We're foodies and Palm Bay did not disappoint.
The pool was lovely with lots of seating and shade available, and a greag place to enjoy a few beverages.
Our 2 bedroom bungalow was lovely. Our only minor note for the entire stay was that the bathrooms could use a bit of a refresh, but that is small potatoes given everything else that Palm Bay has going for it.
I do feel like we stumbled upon a "best kept secret" with this resort. We stayed for 5 days/4 nights, and I wish we had stayed longer.
We booked an excursion from through the concierge and it was great.
10/10 recommend"
"We recently spent 3 nights at Qualia Resort in early February 2024. The resort was breathtaking! We absolutely loved the staff and our Pavilion was extraordinary! We planned a fantastic excursion to the Great Barrier Reef via helicopter with a brief stop on Whitsunday Island's Whitehaven Beach. The resort has their own helipad. This resort is impeccable in every way and we cannot wait to return!"
A verified traveller from Seattle stayed at Qualia