Sydney - Unlike most beaches in the world, Whitehaven is made of 98 percent pure silica, which gives the sand its snowy complexion, in addition to some other distinctive traits.
The silica sand is of a finer grain than regular beach sand, which is comprised of irregular bits of minerals. This gives the white sand a softer, more velvety feel.
In addition, since silica does not retain heat well, the sand does not heat up in the summer sun, making the immaculate beach the perfect place to relax and sunbathe.
Even stranger is that the surrounding rocks do not contain silica, meaning the beach must have been deposited on the island over millions of years of tides.
To keep it in its heavenly state, regulations have outlawed dogs and cigarettes. – Slate.com