Discover the Whitsundays
Ride, beach, snorkel, bushwalk…and even fly! Ocean Rafting offers a range of award-winning eco adventures that showcase the very best of the Whitsundays.
Experience exhilarating rides across crystal-clear waters, relax on world-famous Whitehaven Beach, wander the swirling sands of Hill Inlet Lookout, snorkel vibrant fringing reef teeming with marine life, enjoy guided National Park walks and take to the skies to marvel at breathtaking aerial views of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and the world-famous Heart Reef.
Whether you’re chasing the ultimate snorkelling adventure to hidden coral gardens, seeking the perfect balance of beach time and reef exploring, looking for a convenient half-day escape or the unforgettable combination of reef, island and sky, Ocean Rafting’s adventures departing Airlie Beach, Daydream Island and Hamilton Island deliver the very best of the Whitsundays like no other.
Tours to choose from!
Ocean Rafting Airlie Beach offers two different Whitehaven Beach & Snorkel 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 beach time. Daily tours depart from Coral Sea Marina North (next to Sorrento Restaurant & Bar) in Airlie Beach and Daydream Island. See the Whitsundays from above, take to the skies with a 60-minute Scenic Flight, departing from Airlie Beach daily! For the ultimate adventure, combine a Whitsundays boat adventure and scenic flight in one day (or across two) with our Fly Raft Northern Exposure or Fly Raft Southern Lights package.
Ocean Rafting Hamilton Island offers a Full Day Eco-Adventure, visiting the ‘wild-side’ of the Whitsundays and exploring the world-renowned Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and The Great Barrier Reef marine park. If you’re looking for the convenience of half a day, the Half Day Dash runs both Morning and Afternoon tours and gives you exclusive access to the Breathtaking Hill Inlet Lookout and Whitehaven Beach. Our Ocean Rafting Sports adventures also depart daily form Hamilton Island; you can reel in a Whitsundays Experience like no other on our Half Day Fishing Tour, departing Morning and Afternoon or experience high speed thrill on our 30-min Jetboat turning, spinning and sliding across crystal-clear waters.
The ride of your life!
Ocean Rafting Airlie Beach’s fleet of eight vessels are 12 metre semi-rigid inflatables, originally designed and built as rescue crafts and are driven by 700hp engines. Each vessel takes a maximum of 25 – 32 passengers on our Whitehaven Beach tours, with small groups allowing you to experience tropical paradise away from the crowds. Ocean Rafting Hamilton Island’s fleet offers you a range of small group touring and luxury comfort across our fleet of three vessels.
