Ocean Rafting Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout 7-Hour Tour from Airlie Beach
by Ocean Rafting
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$498Overview
This seven-hour Ocean Rafting tour departs from Airlie Beach and travels on a semi-rigid inflatable vessel designed for speed and access to remote locations. The tour visits three main destinations: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and selected snorkelling reefs around the Whitsunday Islands. Guests can choose between two tour options. The Northern Exposure tour includes more snorkelling time at two fringing coral reefs near Hook Island, plus a visit to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach. The Southern Lights tour offers more time at Whitehaven Beach, one snorkelling site, and a walk to Hill Inlet Lookout. The itinerary begins with check-in at Ocean Rafting's office at Coral Sea Marina or a courtesy transfer from accommodation. The vessel then travels to Whitehaven Beach where guests spend about two hours on the silica white sand beach and can swim or relax. A guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout follows, providing views of the swirling sands. Snorkelling takes place at pristine coral reefs, with personal instruction available due to the small group size of up to 32 passengers. A tropical lunch is served on Whitehaven Beach, along with morning and afternoon tea including cake and fruit. Wetsuits or sunsuits and snorkelling gear are provided. The tour also includes guided walks in Whitsunday Islands National Park and educational presentations by Master Reef Guides, an Eco Host, and a Marine Biologist. The operator holds special permits to visit protected areas within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Transfers back to accommodation are included. Alcoholic beverages and prescription mask hire are not included. Guests should bring swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, refillable water bottle, and comfortable walking shoes. Dietary requirements should be advised at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Whitsunday Islands
Spend about five hours exploring the Whitsunday Islands, snorkelling at selected fringing reefs and enjoying exclusive access to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.
300 min
Ocean Rafting
Check in at Ocean Rafting's office at Coral Sea Marina or use the courtesy transfer from your accommodation before boarding.
45 min
Whitehaven Beach
Spend two hours at Whitehaven Beach experiencing the famous silica sands and nearby Hill Inlet at the northern end of the beach.
120 min
Hill Inlet
Take a guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout for photo opportunities and views of the swirling sands, with one hour at this location.
60 min
Whitehaven Beach
Return for a second two-hour visit to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet to swim, relax, and explore more of the area.
120 min
Whitsunday Islands National Park
Visit uninhabited islands within the national park over five hours, including snorkelling at Hook Island and Border Island. The tour includes guided walks, snorkel lessons, and naturalist presentations. The vessels carry up to 32 passengers and have special permits for protected Great Barrier Reef Marine Park areas. Lunch is served buffet-style on the beach, with time to swim or relax.
300 min
Meeting point
Northern Village next to Sorrento's Restaurant.
End point
Northern Village next to Sorrento's Restaurant.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Ocean Rafting Whitsundays: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout 7-Hour Tour from Airlie Beach
by Ocean Rafting
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$498Overview
This seven-hour Ocean Rafting tour departs from Airlie Beach and travels on a semi-rigid inflatable vessel designed for speed and access to remote locations. The tour visits three main destinations: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and selected snorkelling reefs around the Whitsunday Islands. Guests can choose between two tour options. The Northern Exposure tour includes more snorkelling time at two fringing coral reefs near Hook Island, plus a visit to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach. The Southern Lights tour offers more time at Whitehaven Beach, one snorkelling site, and a walk to Hill Inlet Lookout. The itinerary begins with check-in at Ocean Rafting's office at Coral Sea Marina or a courtesy transfer from accommodation. The vessel then travels to Whitehaven Beach where guests spend about two hours on the silica white sand beach and can swim or relax. A guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout follows, providing views of the swirling sands. Snorkelling takes place at pristine coral reefs, with personal instruction available due to the small group size of up to 32 passengers. A tropical lunch is served on Whitehaven Beach, along with morning and afternoon tea including cake and fruit. Wetsuits or sunsuits and snorkelling gear are provided. The tour also includes guided walks in Whitsunday Islands National Park and educational presentations by Master Reef Guides, an Eco Host, and a Marine Biologist. The operator holds special permits to visit protected areas within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Transfers back to accommodation are included. Alcoholic beverages and prescription mask hire are not included. Guests should bring swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, refillable water bottle, and comfortable walking shoes. Dietary requirements should be advised at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Whitsunday Islands
Spend about five hours exploring the Whitsunday Islands, snorkelling at selected fringing reefs and enjoying exclusive access to Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach.
300 min
Ocean Rafting
Check in at Ocean Rafting's office at Coral Sea Marina or use the courtesy transfer from your accommodation before boarding.
45 min
Whitehaven Beach
Spend two hours at Whitehaven Beach experiencing the famous silica sands and nearby Hill Inlet at the northern end of the beach.
120 min
Hill Inlet
Take a guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout for photo opportunities and views of the swirling sands, with one hour at this location.
60 min
Whitehaven Beach
Return for a second two-hour visit to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet to swim, relax, and explore more of the area.
120 min
Whitsunday Islands National Park
Visit uninhabited islands within the national park over five hours, including snorkelling at Hook Island and Border Island. The tour includes guided walks, snorkel lessons, and naturalist presentations. The vessels carry up to 32 passengers and have special permits for protected Great Barrier Reef Marine Park areas. Lunch is served buffet-style on the beach, with time to swim or relax.
300 min
Meeting point
Northern Village next to Sorrento's Restaurant.
End point
Northern Village next to Sorrento's Restaurant.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.