Northern Exposure Tour departing Airlie Beach

Ocean Rafting’s Southern Lights tour visits both ends of world famous Whitehaven Beach, where you'll enjoy approximately two hours relaxing at the southern end of the 7 kilometre stretch of Whitehaven Beach.

At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach, enjoy a guided bushwalk to spectacular Hill Inlet Lookout to view and capture photographs of the stunning swirling silica sands and aqua water.

Snorkel for over an hour at Border Island, or one of their “secret” snorkel spots and enjoy the amazing hard and soft corals of the fringing reefs, as well as a huge range of marine life including colourful fish, turtles, clams and so much more, all of which call the inner coral reefs home.

The main difference between the two tours is that the Southern Lights has more beach time and the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time.

Enjoy the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one day with a 60 minute Whitsunday scenic flight and Ocean Rafting adventure! Experience the Whitsundays' ultimate destinations - Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and secret snorkelling locations.

See the Whitsundays from above with a stunning scenic flight over the islands and Great Barrier Reef, including famous Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach, then ride the tropical waters on Ocean Rafting's Southern Lights or Northern Exposure tour. Enjoy a bird's eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef.

The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays! Following your flight, enjoy an Ocean Rafting adventure, offering three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. The best view from above, on and below the water in the Whitsundays!

This package ONLY departs from Airlie Beach

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet!

See the Whitsundays from above with a stunning Whitsunday 60 minute scenic flight over the islands and Great Barrier Reef, including famous Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach.

Enjoy a bird's eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays!

Tours depart daily from Airlie Beach at 7am, 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm. Courtesy pick up transfers are included from your hotel.

This tour dpearts from Airlie Beach ONLY.

Ocean Rafting offers daily tours from Daydream Island, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine Whitsundays snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. Choose from the Northern Exposure which offers more snorkelling time or the Southern Lights which offers more beach time.

The Ocean Rafting Half Day Dash offers a bucket-list adventure in the convenience of half a day, departing from Hamilton Island and including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and a guided walk in the Whitsunday Islands National Park. This tour departs twice daily at 8 am and 12.30 pm.

Unlike other tours, we offer ultimate access to the Hill Inlet beaches, allowing you to explore the shoreline, enjoy a refreshing swim, or simply relax in paradise.

Discover the wild beauty of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet on this unforgettable half-day eco adventure – perfect for nature lovers and explorers alike.