Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
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7 hours
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"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.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please back in a small bag swimwear, towel, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, refillable water bottle and comfortable walking shoes
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Whitsunday Islands
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
Check in at Ocean Rafting's office at Coral Sea Marina or take advantage of a courtesy transfer from your accommodation.
What‘s Included
Reef and island naturalist talks by our Master Reef Guides,Eco Host and Marine Biologist
Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
Visit to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and guided National Park walks
Courtesy bus transfers
All Fees and Taxes
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Tropical lunch (AUD$20) payable direct. Please add in booking notes if you would like to add.
Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic Drinks and snacks (available to purchase - Cash or Credit Card)
A QLD public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad,2ch)
Hire sunsuits/wetsuits - $8pp to hire on check in (Students with ID, Senior & Children FREE))
Prescription Mask hire Available - $20 pp on check in
Pickup points
Coral Sea Resort
25 Ocean View Avenue Airlie Beach Australia
Club Wyndham Airlie Beach: The gateway to the Whitsundays!
9a Hermitage Dr Airlie Beach Australia
At Marina Shores
159 Shingley Dr Cannonvale Australia
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
2 Hermitage Dr, Airlie Beach Australia
Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach
240 Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale Cannonvale Australia
Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays
277 Shute Harbour Rd Airlie Beach Australia
Whitsunday on the Beach
269 Shute Harbour Rd Airlie Beach Australia
Airlie Beach Hotel
16 The Esplanade, Airlie Beach Australia
Airlie Beach Motor Lodge
6 Lamond St, Airlie Beach Australia
at Waterfront Whitsunday Retreat
438 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach Australia
Options
Southern Lights
Visits both ends of Whitehaven Beach. Includes one snorkeling 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
Northern Exposure
Includes snorkeling at two sites, a stop at Hill Inlet on Whitehaven Beach and a guided walk. Ideal for those wanting maximum snorkeling time. Check-in at 8am for 8:45am departure. Returns 3:30pm
Pickup included
Reviews
4,812 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do it ¡!!!
Rhiannon M,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A day packed with lots of different experiences. The waves were perfect for an adrenaline filled ride especially with Brent as the captain. The lookouts on the walk combined with James's First Nations description of how they were formed was fab. The snorkeling sites were magical- swimming through shoals of fish and seeing so many varieties of coral was an experience never to be forgotten. James and Brent were perfect guides- humorous, caring and professional.
Loved the day tour and kid friendly
stephp297,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely loved our day trip. Staff were so friendly and accommodating. Our 4 year old and 8 month old were welcomed on board. Our 4 year old snorkelled with us and loved it. Food and drinks were provided. The area is absolutely stunning and the walk to hill inlet is beautiful then we ended the day with time on white haven beach.
Best experience of the Whitsundays
bladeofshakuras,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best experience of our trip. From the fast boating experience, to the stunning views of Whitehaven beach, being on the beach itself and the great snorkelling experience. Perfect way to experience the best of the Whitsundays. Highly recommend for those who want to see and do everything in one day.
Dit not meet expectations
FarAway56861863750,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We had a nice day, boat drive was a bit borring today 13 march with the thunderstruc boat. Other boats were making sharp turns and hitting some air when going over the waves, having much more fun and excitement. I went on this same tour a few years ago and it was much more exciting and fun. Only uur boat was just going straight. Only the last minute of the tour they zig zagged a bit and did a donut. Payed 635 aud for us, thats not nothing and too bad expectations dit not meet. Might as well booked a normal tourboat.
Woow Woow Woow! AMAZING
marikamU8033CF,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was amazing experience to remember! So special so beautiful and comfortable! All trip was so focus on us to experience most beautiful moments
Fantastic day out
Ryan M,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing day out ocean rafting. We were on the joyride boat with Ali, Ben and Taylor and it was a great day out. The boat journey was really fun and the islands are so beautiful. Managed to see a turtle while snorkelling too which just made it even better
An Absolute F*ckin Riot!
Cheeeebs,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Storms this week broght huge swells. Made it SO much more fun on the side of the boat. Capitain Brent knew what he was doing! Not a bad DJ either. There is no better duo than Connor and Brent, you legends. Brought us to the best snorkel spots and made a damn day of it. The Whitsundays are stunning! Cheers boys, we can’t wait to be back one day!
The best expert
moody31uk,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just the best experience, great fun on the boat, Brent and Connor made the experience even better, you can tell they enjoy there job and want to make your experience the best. Fun ride on the boat through the waves. Even in poor weather we got to see everything, just as you see in the photos. We got to see turtles, fish and beautiful coral whilst snorkelling. I was nervous before snorkelling but staff helped calm anyone’s nerves. This is a absolute must whilst your in Airlie beach, amazing.
best tour i’ve ever done!
shaynem469,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had so fun! the weather the day we went was not the best and the captain brent was amazing made us feel safe and didn’t make us feel worried about it. He was amazing through the waves and made the hole ride super fun! his deck Hand jenna was also great she came around made sure everyone was doing good and she was super helpful and talked to us and answered all the question we had! both had great attitudes and make what could have been a bad rainy day great. besides them being awesome the tour was unreal the views the snorkeling being able to swim with turtles, it was everything we could have wanted! i would recommend this tour to anyone. thank you guys!!
Excellent tour, would 100% recommend
25leahm,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great day on this trip! Brent and James were amazing! It was a lot of fun and lunch was really good (the salads were fresh and light). I would 100% recommend and would even go again!!
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