Whitsundays Ocean Rafting Tour: Snorkel, Walk & Whitehaven

Embark on an exciting, eco-adventure tour from Airlie Beach. With a maximum 32 people, enjoy all the perks of a small group. Fly over the ocean on a thrilling rafting ride, relax on the beach, snorkel, and bush walk — all in one day.

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Highlights

Enjoy an exhilarating ride on the fastest Whitsundays vessels
Wonder at the iconic Hill Inlet's breathtaking view
Visit pristine, exclusive snorkel sites of Hook and Border Island
Bask in the sun on Whitehaven Beach
Protect the environment, this tour is ecotourism certified

Description

The first option, North Whitehaven, is perfect for snorkellers, visit 2 different snorkel destinations. The South Whitehaven option is ideal for relaxing, this option allows for more beach time. Visit 1 snorkel location and spend more time on Whitehaven Beach. Take off on the ride of your life in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. Ride, beach, snorkel and bush walk… all in one day. Enjoy the perfect Whitehaven Beach tour, visiting both ends of the world famous beach and enjoying approximately two hours relaxing at the southern end of the 7km stretch of Whitehaven Beach. Departing from Airlie Beach, climb aboard the fastest day boat in the Whitsundays. This means it is not only an adventurous ride, but distances are covered in a shorter time, leaving more time for activities. 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. 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. This operator is the only tour to have direct access to all areas of the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach to ensure you enjoy the most memorable experience of this special place. If you have selected the 'North Whitehaven' option: This eco-adventure is a favourite amongst avid snorkellers because it is the only Whitsunday adventure which includes two different snorkel destinations. Not only that, but it includes a visit to the stunning beach at Hill Inlet, north end of Whitehaven Beach, and a guided National Park walk to the lookout above the silica sand of Whitehaven. Guests explore the restricted area of beautiful Hill Inlet at Whitehaven Beach. If you have selected the South Whitehaven option: This tour visits both the northern and southern ends of Whitehaven Beach with more beach time. Enjoy at least two hours relaxing on the world famous white silica sand and guided walk to Hill Inlet Lookout enjoying breathtaking views of the tropical waters of the Whitsundays. Snorkel for over an hour at Border Island, Dumbell Island or one of the “secret” snorkel spots, enjoying the amazing hard and soft corals of the fringing reefs.

Includes

Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Visitand Hill Inlet
Guided National Park walk
Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
Personalized snorkel instruction
Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
Reef and island naturalist talks
Courtesy bus pickup and drop-off
Lunch buffet ($16 lunch is payable direct to local operator on the day)

Important Information

This is the only tour in the Whitsundays to have direct access to Hill Inlet beaches at Whitehaven
Have peace of mind travel with an Advanced Ecotourism Certified, Climate Change Business and Green Travel Leader
Please note: The above tour itinerary is a guideline only and is subject to change depending on tide, wind and other weather conditions
Travel on semi-rigid inflatable vessels, travelling at speeds of up to 35 knots (65 km/hour)
The vessels are up to 12 metre semi-rigid inflatable vessels, originally designed and built as rescue crafts and are driven by 500hp engines, allowing you to experience a fun, high speed ride amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays