Each Ocean Rafting trip offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine Whitsundays snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks.
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.
- Check in: 7.45am
- Departs: 8:45am from Airlie Beach
- Returns: 3:30pm to Airlie Beach
- Adult: $199 (15 years and over)
- Child: $131 (2-14 years, Infants 0-23 months old free of charge)
- Family: $605 (2 adults and 2 children)
- Visit to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- Guided National Park walks
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
- Personalised snorkel instruction
- Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
- Reef and island naturalist talks
- Courtesy bus transfers
- Fresh Tropical Lunch Pack - $20
- Sunsuit/Wetsuit Hire - $8
- Prescription Mask Hire - $20
- Water
- Soft Drinks/Juice
- Beer/Cider
- Chocolate
- Swimmers
- A beach bag including a towel, hat and shoes.
- A jacket during winter to protect you from wind and for warmth after snorkelling.
- Cameras in a waterproof case or Tupperware.
- Cash for water, soft drinks, beer, fruit juices and chocolates for sale on board.
- If you have chosen not to have our fresh tropical lunch pack, please ensure that you bring your own as we do not visit any resorts during the day.
- A sense of humour is always welcome!
Whitsundays Snorkelling Adventure and Whitehaven Beach
Each Ocean Rafting day offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine Whitsundays snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks.
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 pack 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.
Experience Ocean Rafting’s signature adrenalin fuelled action while exploring the islands, inlets and beaches on custom built semi-rigid inflatable vessels, travelling at speeds of up to 30 knots. 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.
The main difference between the two tours is that the Northern Exposure has more snorkelling time and the Southern Lights offers more beach time.
A visit to Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach and snorkelling pristine coral reefs all in one day, along with the “ride of your life”, allows for a very special adventure!
Please note: If you are travelling to the Whitsundays on a cruise ship, the timings of this experience do not align with the visiting cruise ship schedule. This tour is available from Daydream Island – please refer to Northern Exposure ex Daydream Island page for more information.
Want this and more?
Why not view the Whitsundays from above on our popular Fly and Raft package, showcasing the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one day with a 60 minute scenic flight and Ocean Rafting adventure!
*Please note: The above tour itinerary is a guideline only and is subject to change depending on tide, wind and other weather conditions. Cancellations up to 7pm the night before departure date receive 95% refund. Cancellations after 7pm night before departure date – no refund. Rates shown are valid for travel until 31 March 25. For travel after that date, relevant rates will display when future dates are selected in the booking table. Tours depart from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach, and courtesy coach pick ups are available from mainland accommodation. Please call Ocean Rafting 48 hours prior to departure on 07 4946 6848 to reconfirm booking and pick up time. For bookings within 24 hours of departure please call (07) 4946 6848.
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