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  •  Activities
  •  Airlie Beach, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays
  •  Great Barrier Reef Fly and Rafting Full Day Tour with 60 minutes Fixed-Wing Scenic Flight over Whitsundays and Heart Reef, Plus Rafting Tour to Whitehaven Beach Northern Exposure Eco Adventure

Great Barrier Reef Fly and Rafting Full Day Tour with 60 minutes Fixed-Wing Scenic Flight over Whitsundays and Heart Reef, Plus Rafting Tour to Whitehaven Beach Northern Exposure Eco Adventure

Ocean Rafting Whitsundays

  • Airlie Beach, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays
  • English
  • 8.5 hours (approx.)
  • Instant Confirm

Standard Inclusions

  • 1. Reef and island scenic flight 60 minute
  • 2. Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
  • 3. Guided National Park walks
  • 4. Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
  • 5. Tropical lunch pack
  • 6. Refreshments
  • 7. Personalised snorkel instruction
  • 8. Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
  • 9. Sunsuit/wetsuit
  • 10. Reef and island naturalist talks
  • 11. Transport from/to selected hotels
  • • Vaccination documentation required upon check-in
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1 Key Facts

Included

  • 1. Reef and island scenic flight 60 minute
  • 2. Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
  • 3. Guided National Park walks
  • 4. Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
  • 5. Tropical lunch pack
  • 6. Refreshments
  • 7. Personalised snorkel instruction
  • 8. Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
  • 9. Sunsuit/wetsuit
  • 10. Reef and island naturalist talks
  • 11. Transport from/to selected hotels
  • • Vaccination documentation required upon check-in

Not included

  • 1. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
  • 2. Souvenirs
  • 3. Travel Insurance
Destination Airlie Beach, Great Barrier Reef, Whitsundays
Depature point ● Departs: daily, all year round
   Tour does not run on Christmas Day (25 December)

Scenic Flight
● Departure Point: Whitsunday Airport
● Departure Time: 07:00
   Complementary transfer from/to selected hotels included before departure time
● Arrives back at 08:00

Ocean Rafting
● Departure Point: Northern Village of Coral Sea Marina (Address: Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach QLD 4802)
● Departure Time: 08:45
● Arrives back Airlie Beach at 15:30
Address Abell Point Marina North (next to Sorrento Restaurant & Bar), Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Australia
How to get there Complimentary transfer from/to selected hotels included. Please indicate the name of your hotel at the point of booking - the most convenient pick-up location and time will be advised in your booking confirmation.
Operating hours
Flight 07:00 - 08:00
Rafting Tour - Northern Exposure 08:45 - 15:30
Reconfirmation requirements Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 48 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking, pick up location and time, and departure time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming.
Check-in requirements Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the coach is late or you are not being picked up, please call The Service Provider and quote your confirmation number to double check.
What to bring/wear ● Motion-sickness medicine (if required)
● Swimwear, towel
● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses
● Comfortable shoes
● Light jacket/sweater for windy or cool days, and keep warmth after snorkeling
● Camera (waterproof)
● Money/credit card for optional purchases
● Prescription Mask, or hire one onboard at additional extra cost and pay directly to The Service Provider.
Other info ● Please note that although children under 2 years of age are permitted to join this tour, we would only recommend bringing them on days when conditions are calm and winds are under 20 knots. Infants can travel on a paying guardian's lap on the flight.

FLY AND RAFT AND SCENIC FLIGHTS
● Minimum numbers of Four (4) passengers for flights/flight packages apply.
● Scenic Flights are subject to pilot discretion, weather and air traffic control.
● For legal and safety reasons all passengers are weighed prior to boarding. Individual weights in excess of 110kg will incur an extra seat surcharge. Maximum per seat weight is 130kgs. Full names and exact weights per passenger must be advised when booking  due to flight weight availability.
● Pick up transfers for scenic flights only collect guests from their mainland accommodation and drop off transfers are always to Coral Sea Marina, with the exception of the last flight of the day, which may return guests to their mainland accommodation.

【Covid-19 Safety】
- Guests aged 16 years and older must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Upon entry all guests must provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination documentation. Guests aged 16 years and older, unable to provide the vaccination documentation will be refused entry and no refund will be offered as the consequence.
- Please do not travel if you have cold or flu like symptoms.

2 Overview

Enjoy the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one day with a Whitsunday scenic flight and Ocean Rafting adventure! Experience the Whitsundays' ultimate destinations… Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and secret snorkelling locations.

Great Barrier Reef Fly and Rafting Full Day Tour with 60 minutes Fixed-Wing Scenic Flight over Whitsundays and Heart Reef, Plus Rafting Tour to Whitehaven Beach Northern Exposure Eco Adventure

 

See the Whitsundays from above with a stunning Whitsunday scenic flight over the islands and Great Barrier Reef, including famous Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach, then ride the tropical waters on the Northern Exposure tour.

 

60 minute Whitsunday scenic flight

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet!

See the Whitsundays from above with a stunning Whitsunday 60 minute scenic flight over the islands and Great Barrier Reef, including famous Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach.

Enjoy a bird's eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays!

 

Northern Exposure Tour

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. This is 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 this signature adrenalin fuelled action while exploring the islands, inlets and beaches on custom built 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.

 

Please note: The above tour itinerary is a guideline only and is subject to change depending on tide, wind and other weather conditions.

 

 

Compare Northern and Southern Tours

  Northern Exposure - More Snorkelling Time Southern Lights - More Beach Time
Visit to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
  • Visit northern end of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
  • 1 - 1.5 hours at northern end
  • Visit both northern and southern end of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
  • 2 - 2.5 hours at southern end
Guided National Park walks
  • Yes
  • Yes
Snorkelling
  • Two locations
  • Around Hook Island
  • Approximately 45 minutes each
  • One locations
  • Around either Border Island or Dumbell Island
  • Approximately 1 hour in total
Personalised snorkel instruction
  • Yes
  • Yes
Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
  • Yes
  • Yes
Reef and island naturalist talks
  • Yes
  • Yes

 

3 Policy

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.

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