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Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef: Scenic Flight and Ocean Rafting
4.9
285 Ratings
Airlie Beach
Experience the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one day with a scenic flight and Ocean Rafting adventure. Explore stunning locations like Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet on this action-packed day trip!
Experience the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one day with a scenic flight and Ocean Rafting adventure. Explore stunning locations like Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet on this action-packed day trip!
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Heart Reef - Scenic flight over famous Heart Reef.
- Hill Inlet - View famous Hill Inlet from the air on a scenic flight followed by an Ocean Rafting tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, where you will enjoy a guided bushwalk to the spectacular Hill Inlet Lookout to view and capture photographs of the stunning swirling silica sands and aqua…
- Heart Reef - Scenic flight over famous Heart Reef.
- Hill Inlet - View famous Hill Inlet from the air on a scenic flight followed by an Ocean Rafting tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, where you will enjoy a guided bushwalk to the spectacular Hill Inlet Lookout to view and capture photographs of the stunning swirling silica sands and aqua water.
- Whitehaven Beach - View Whitehaven Beach from the air on a 60 minute scenic flight followed by an Ocean Rafting adventure to Hill Inlet and Hill Inlet Lookout at Whitehaven Beach. The Southern Lights tour also visits the South End of Whitehaven Beach to swim and relax on this world famous beach.
- Whitsunday Islands - Experience the best view from above, on and below the water in the Whitsundays!
- Whitehaven Beach - View Whitehaven Beach from the air on a 60 minute scenic flight followed by an Ocean Rafting adventure to Hill Inlet and Hill Inlet Lookout at Whitehaven Beach. The Southern Lights tour also visits the South End of Whitehaven Beach to swim and relax on this world famous beach.
- Whitsunday Islands National Park - Experience the best view from above, on and below the water in the Whitsundays!
What's Included
- Guided National Park walks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling and sunsuit/wetsuit
- Guided National Park walks
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight
- All fees and/or taxes
- Lunch
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling and sunsuit/wetsuit
What's Not Included
- Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic Drinks and snacks (available to purchase - Cash or Credit Card)
- Prescription Mask Hire - AUD20 payable direct on day of travel
- A QLD public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad,2ch)
- If you are on cruise ship, the timings of this tour DO NOT align with cruise ship schedule….
- Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic Drinks and snacks (available to purchase - Cash or Credit Card)
- Prescription Mask Hire - AUD20 payable direct on day of travel
- A QLD public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad,2ch)
- If you are on cruise ship, the timings of this tour DO NOT align with cruise ship schedule.
- This tour does not pick up or depart from Hamilton Island. You can join this tour from Airlie Beach.
Additional Information
Savor the best that the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef have to offer in one day with a panoramic Whitsunday flight and Ocean Rafting escapade! Discover the ultimate sites of the Whitsundays… Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and hidden snorkelling spots.
From an aerial perspective, admire many of the 74 islands of the…
Savor the best that the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef have to offer in one day with a panoramic Whitsunday flight and Ocean Rafting escapade! Discover the ultimate sites of the Whitsundays… Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and hidden snorkelling spots.
From an aerial perspective, admire many of the 74 islands of the Whitsundays, soar over the picturesque Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet before making your way to the Great Barrier Reef and the widely photographed Heart Reef. The cozy fixed-wing aircraft features large windows for a greater viewing experience, informative pilot narration and prime views of the Whitsundays!
Following your aerial adventure, plunge into an Ocean Rafting journey that feels like three days packed into one, featuring a thrilling ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, untouched snorkelling reefs, and guided walks in the Whitsunday Island National Parks. The Southern Lights tour promises more time on the beach, while the Northern Exposure tour allows more time for snorkelling.
- Please bring: swimmers, a beach bag with a towel, hat and shoes, a jacket during winter to protect you from wind and for warmth after snorkelling, camera in a waterproof case or Tupperware, cash for water, soft drinks, fruit juices and chocolates for sale on board, everything you need for the day as you will not return to your accommodation between tours.
- Please note: For legal and safety reasons all passengers are weighed prior to boarding. Maximum per seat weight is 120 kgs. Full names and exact weights per passenger must be advised when booking due to flight weight availability.
- Air con Airport Lounge, Cafe, Charging Port and secure lockers
- Guaranteed window seats with big window viewing
- Whitsunday Airport only 8 mins drive from main street of Airlie Beach
Location
Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour) - Airlie Beach
Air Whitsunday Road
Courtesy coach transfers are included from Airlie Beach accommodation or you may choose to meet at Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour. Transfers are also included from the airport to Coral Sea Marina for the vessel.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(285 Ratings)
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Ritad20102022
May 8, 2025
Absolute Best Day EVER - Highly recommend this tour!!
Absolutely amazing from start to finish.
Truly one of the best days I have EVER experienced.
Starting with our flight tour, just WOW. Our pilot was very friendly and informative. The views of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef were amazing!
We then continued our day with our beach, hill lookout and snorkelling.
Huge shout out to our guides Daisy, Georgie and Hayden ye were absolutely outstanding. So friendly, welcoming, chatty, FUN, informative and just bundles of joy which highly impacted our day making it the best day ever!! You can tell these guys really love their jobs which will ensure you have the best day.
Ocean rafting is awesome and I recommend everyone to book with these!😀
Be prepared for the thrill of the boat ride and to get wet - Exhilarating!! 😂
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Tara_d
Mar 8, 2025
Amazing day, Ella and... - Amazing day, Ella and Jessie were great they really made the trip! They provided so much entertainment throughout the day which really topped off the amazing places we got to visit! Such a beautiful place in Australia!
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Arianao826
Mar 7, 2025
speechless….. - Daisy and Georgie were my tour operators and I had the time of my life. They made the day so much fun, there taste in music is AMAZING and I felt so comfortable snorkeling, hiking and swimming. It was such a surreal experience and I will be back again! I would 100% recommend spending the money and doing this experience, it’s once in a lifetime time for sure!
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Shital_g
Mar 2, 2025
Unforgettable Experience with Ocean Rafting! - We had an amazing time on the Wipeout boat with Ocean Rafting! Kayla was absolutely fantastic—kind, patient, and incredibly helpful. We didn’t know how to swim, but she guided us through the snorkeling experience, making us feel safe and allowing us to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The views were breathtaking, and we took so many great photos. Lunch was delicious as well. We’re truly grateful to Kayla and the entire team for such a memorable experience. Highly recommend this tour!
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Jessicajs589zw
Feb 28, 2025
One of the best days yet! - One of the best days I’ve had on my east coast trip! We was a bit unsure at first about the weather and had been given the option to cancel but are so glad we didn’t! We did the scenic flight first and then the boat trip in the afternoon. The whole day was amazing and the views were still incredible! Georgie, Chris and Rylie really made us feel at ease and lifted the mood completely! Thank you for making the trip so enjoyable and fun!
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383shitalg
Feb 28, 2025
Unforgettable Experience with Ocean Rafting! - We had an amazing time on the Wipeout boat with Ocean Rafting! Kayla was absolutely fantastic—kind, patient, and incredibly helpful. We didn’t know how to swim, but she guided us through the snorkeling experience, making us feel safe and allowing us to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. The views were breathtaking, and we took so many great photos. Lunch was delicious as well. We’re truly grateful to Kayla and the entire team for such a memorable experience. Highly recommend this tour!
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Sirinid2025
Feb 16, 2025
Great tour! - I greatly enjoyed the flight and the cruise. The staff onboard made it fun and exciting! I would definitely recommend ocean rafting!
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Kailun_x
Jan 26, 2025
Amazing tour... - Amazing tour
The view of White Heaven Beach is unforgettable，all the staffs on rafting is lovely and helpful.
The food、fruit is good too
非常好的一日游，甚至有台湾小哥可以用中文沟通，如果英文不好可以放心，白沙滩非常美，船上的食物也比预想的好
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Guangshun_w
Jan 25, 2025
Excellent tour - The tour is excellent，the staff are very kind and helpful, the scenery is so beautiful， and so impressive.
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Endrika2025
Jan 11, 2025
11 out of 10 - Amazing day! One to never forget - spectacular views on the ground, on the ocean and in the air. Thank you Dave for the laughs and awesome rafting skills. Matteo for being there for everyone taking your time to make everybody feel welcomed and to enjoy that adventurous day. And Bud(?) on the airplane for the flight and all the information about the reef. Definitely recommend going.
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