Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS"
Visit three top destinations whilst having the ride of your life! Each Ocean Rafting day includes an exhilarating ride to world famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Beach and Lookout, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks, all in one day! The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing you to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays.
Ocean Rafting offers two different Whitehaven Beach tours to choose from, the Northern Exposure and the Southern Lights tour. The significant difference between the two tours is that the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time and the Southern Lights offers more Whitehaven beach time.
Ocean Rafting is the only tour operator to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and secret snorkel sites around the Whitsundays ensuring a memorable underwater experience.
Options
Northern Exposure
Includes snorkeling at two sites, a stop at Hill Inlet on Whitehaven Beach and a guided walk. Ideal for those wanting maximum snorkeling time. Check-in at 8am for 8:45am departure. Returns 3:30pm
Pickup included
What's included in Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Whitsunday Islands
Explore the Whitsunday Islands in one day, snorkelling at special fringing reef locations and the enjoying the ultimate access to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.
Ocean Rafting
Check in at Ocean Rafting's office at Coral Sea Marina or take advantage of a courtesy transfer from your accommodation.
Whitehaven Beach
Experience world famous Whitehaven Beach and the beautiful swirling sands of Hill Inlet at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach.
Inclusions
- Reef and island naturalist talks by our Master Reef Guides,Eco Host and Marine Biologist
- All Fees and Taxes
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
- Visit to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and guided National Park walks
- Courtesy bus transfers
- Use of Snorkelling equipment
- Tropical lunch (AUD$20) payable direct. Please add in booking notes if you would like to add.
- Hire sunsuits/wetsuits - $8pp to hire on check in (Students with ID, Senior & Children FREE))
- Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic Drinks and snacks (available to purchase - Cash or Credit Card)
- Prescription Mask hire Available - $20 pp on check in
- A QLD public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad,2ch)
- If you are on cruise ship, the timings of this tour DO NOT align with cruise ship schedule.
- This tour does not pick up or depart from Hamilton Island. You can join this tour from Airlie Beach.
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please back in a small bag swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please reconfirm your pick up time with Ocean Rafting 48 hours prior to travel by calling Please note if you are travelling to the Whitsundays on a cruise ship, the timings of this experience do not align with the visiting cruise ship schedule.
Meeting / End Points
- North end village next to Sorrentos Restaurant.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
*Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time. * Please advise in the notes section if you would like to add the Tropical Style Lunch to your reservation - $20 per person payable direct in check in to operator.