Is this Queensland beach really the best in the world? Tell us your favourite

Whitehaven beach on Whitsunday Island is home to marine stingers, including jellyfish, from October to May, but that didn't stop voters in Big 7 Travel list. Have your say in the comments section

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A Queensland beach where swimmers need to wear stinger suits for eight months of the year has been voted the best in the world for 2025.

Whitehaven beach, on Whitsunday Island, is home to marine stingers, including jellyfish, from October to May when the water temperatures are warmer, making the use of stinger suits highly advisable.

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