Ride, beach, snorkel and bushwalk…all in one day! Ocean Rafting’s Southern Lights tour offers 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.
- Check in: 9.00am
- Departs: 10.00am from Airlie Beach
- Returns: 4.30pm to Airlie Beach
- Adult: $209 (15 years and over)
- Child: $138 (2-14 years, Infants 0-23 months old free of charge)
- Family: $635 (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
- 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!
Whitehaven Beach Tour
Ride, beach, snorkel and bushwalk…all in one day! Ocean Rafting’s Southern Lights tour offers 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.
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. Ocean Rafting 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.
Snorkel for over an hour at Border Island, Dumbell Island, or one of our “secret” snorkel spots and enjoy the amazing hard and soft corals of the fringing reefs, as well as a huge range of marine life including colourful fish, turtles, clams and so much more, all of which call the inner coral reefs home.
Ocean Rafting has the fastest day boats in the Whitsundays, meaning 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. You can see why we call it three days in one!
The main difference between the two tours is that the Southern Lights has more beach time and the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time.
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 Southern Lights 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 snorkelling and Whitehaven Beach tour itinerary is a guideline only and is subject to change depending on tide, wind and other weather conditions. Cancellations up to 12:00pm midday the day before departure date receive 95% refund minus the 1.6% credit card surcharge. Cancellations after 12:00pm the day before departure date are not eligible for a refund. Rates shown are valid for travel until 31 March 26. 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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