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The Ultimate Access to Hill Inlet

Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout

By Ocean Rafting
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$199 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

“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.

Activity location

  • Ocean Rafting
    • Shingley Drive, Coral Sea Marina North Village
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Coral Sea Marina
    • 1-3 Shingley Drive
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

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Northern Exposure
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

Includes snorkelling at two sites, a stop at Hill Inlet on Whitehaven Beach and a guided walk. Ideal for those wanting maximum snorkelling time. Check-in at 8am for 8:45am departure. Returns 3:30pm
Pickup included

Starting time: 8:45 am
Price details
AU$199.00 x 1 AdultAU$199.00

Total
Price is AU$199.00
Until Tue, 31 Dec
Southern Lights
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h7h
  • English

Visits both ends of Whitehaven Beach. Includes one snorkelling site and a Hill Inlet guided walk. Ideal for those wanting more beach time. Check-in at 9am for 10am departure. Returns at 4:30pm
Pickup included

Starting time: 10:00 am
Price details
AU$199.00 x 1 AdultAU$199.00

Total
Price is AU$199.00
Until Tue, 31 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedReef and island naturalist talks by our Master Reef Guides,Eco Host and Marine Biologist
  • What's includedWhat's includedInner fringing coral reef snorkelling
  • What's includedWhat's includedVisit to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and guided National Park walks
  • What's includedWhat's includedCourtesy bus transfers
  • What's includedWhat's includedUse of Snorkelling equipment
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTropical lunch (AUD$20) payable direct. Please add in booking notes if you would like to add.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHire sunsuits/wetsuits - $8pp to hire on check in (Students with ID, Senior & Children FREE))
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAssorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic Drinks and snacks (available to purchase - Cash or Credit Card)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedPrescription Mask hire Available - $20 pp on check in
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedA QLD public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad,2ch)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedIf you are on cruise ship, the timings of this tour DO NOT align with cruise ship schedule.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThis tour does not pick up or depart from Hamilton Island. You can join this tour from Airlie Beach.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please back in a small bag swimwear, towel, sun cream, hat, sunglasses, refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Activity itinerary

Whitsunday Islands
  • 5h
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
  • 45m
Check in at Ocean Rafting's office at Coral Sea Marina or take advantage of a courtesy transfer from your accommodation.
Whitehaven Beach
  • 2h
Experience world famous Whitehaven Beach and the beautiful swirling sands of Hill Inlet at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach.
Hill Inlet
  • 1h
Ocean Rafting offers the ultimate access to Hill Inlet beaches and lookout. Enjoy a guided walk to Hill Inlet lookout for photo opportunities of the famous view!
Whitehaven Beach
  • 2h
Experience world famous Whitehaven Beach and the beautiful swirling sands of Hill Inlet at the northern end of Whitehaven Beach.
Whitsunday Islands National Park
  • 5h
Multi award winning Ocean Rafting visits the “Wild Side” of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. There are two exciting tour options, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights. Each Ocean Rafting day offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. Ocean Rafting offers the ultimate access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and special snorkel sites at Hook Island and Border Island ensure a memorable underwater experience. The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing guests to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. 32 passengers at most allows for personal snorkelling lessons and the pleasure of a small group. A buffet style lunch is served at the beach with plenty of time to swim in the turquoise ocean or just relax on the silica white sand. Ocean Rafting has been operating since 1997 and is proud to have special permits allowing its vessels to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Skipper and Eco Host will ensure guests have a fun filled adventure and personalised service with snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands. Tours depart from Coral Sea Marina North and courtesy coach pickups are included. -------------------- ITINERARY -------------------- Northern Exposure Explore the swirling sands of Hill Inlet beaches, lunch time in Hill Inlet, two snorkel destinations and Hill Inlet Lookout. This tour offers the ride of your life to experience unparalleled access to Hill Inlet Beaches at North Whitehaven where you will spend an hour relaxing on the beach. Join your guide on a bushwalk for breathtaking views at Hill Inlet Lookout. Snorkel two pristine fringing coral reefs around Hook Island, home to an array of tropical fish, turtles and other amazing marine life. Southern Lights Enjoy both ends and lunch time at world famous Whitehaven Beach, one snorkelling destination and Hill Inlet Lookout. Experience an exhilarating ride to the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach, enjoying approximately two hours relaxing at South Whitehaven and a guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout to view the spectacular shifting white silica sands. View pristine coral reefs at a top Whitsunday snorkel site, offering amazing marine life encounters in uncrowded locations.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOcean Rafting
    • Shingley Drive, Coral Sea Marina North Village
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECoral Sea Marina
    • 1-3 Shingley Drive
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

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