Ocean Rafting Whitsundays

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.

The Northern Exposure eco adventure is a favourite amongst avid snorkellers because it is the only Whitsunday adventure which includes two different snorkel destinations. Enjoy snorkelling around Hook Island including Mantaray Bay, Maureens Cove and other specially selected Whitsundays snorkelling spots, ensuring a memorable underwater experience.

The tour also includes a visit to the stunning beach at Hill Inlet, north end of Whitehaven Beach, and a guided National Park walk to Hill Inlet lookout above the silica sand of Whitehaven. We are the only tour to have direct access to Hill Inlet beaches, where you can explore, enjoy an optional fresh tropical lunch served at the beach and swim in the crystal clear turquoise ocean or just relax on the silica white sand. Small groups allow you to experience this tropical paradise away from the crowds.

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

Half-Day Dash - Reef and Snorkel – This tour departs twice daily at 8 am and 12.30 pm.

Then, dive into the underwater world with 2 x 45 mins of snorkelling in 2 different location at some of Whitsundays' best fringing reef. Discover colourful coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles, and more – an unforgettable encounter with the marina life of the Great Barrier Reef.

Ride, beach, snorkel and bushwalk…all in one day!

Experience the best of the Whitsundays in a single day with Ocean Rafting Hamilton Island's Full Day Eco Adventure. This action-packed tour brings together three unforgettable experiences- relaxing on Whitehaven Beach, snorkelling vibrant fringing reefs, and a guided bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout – all in one incredible journey.

Ready to reel in the Whitsunday Experience like no other? The Ocean Rafting Hamilton Island half-day fishing tour is part sport, part serenity, and all-out fun. Whether you're a seasoned angler or casting a line for the first time, this tour offers the perfect blend of excitement, relaxation, and unforgettable ocean views.

This tour departs from Hamilton Island. This tour departs twice daily at 8 am and 12.45 pm.

The Ocean rafting Hamilton Island Jetboat adventure is a high-speed thrill ride like no other! This 30-minute jet boat tour from Hamilton Island packs non-stop excitement, stunning scenery, and plenty of fun in one unforgettable adventure.

This tour departs from Hamilton Island.

The Northern Exposure eco adventure is a favourite amongst avid snorkellers because it is the only Whitsunday adventure which includes two different snorkel destinations. Enjoy snorkelling around Hook Island including Mantaray Bay, Maureens Cove and other specially selected Whitsundays snorkelling spots, ensuring a memorable underwater experience.

The tour also includes a visit to the stunning beach at Hill Inlet, north end of Whitehaven Beach, and a guided National Park walk to Hill Inlet lookout above the silica sand of Whitehaven. We are the only tour to have direct access to Hill Inlet beaches, where you can explore, enjoy an optional fresh tropical lunch served at the beach and swim in the crystal clear turquoise ocean or just relax on the silica white sand. Small groups allow you to experience this tropical paradise away from the crowds.

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

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.

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

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 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.