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Reach a quiet Whitsunday island for beach snorkelling, diving and a picnic near the fringing reef.
Black Island day-use area is a boat-accessible Whitsunday Islands National Park stop for a beach swim, snorkel or dive.
Explore the fringing reef from the beach and look out for turtles, giant clams, corals and fish.
Check Queensland Parks visitor information for Black Island day-use area (opens in a new tab).
Sources last validated: 9 September 2026.
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