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Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef: Scenic Flight and Ocean Rafting
4.9
320 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
- Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling and sunsuit/wetsuit
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Guided National Park walks
- Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling and sunsuit/wetsuit
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Snacks
What's Not Included
- Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board with Credit Card)
- 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.
- Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase on board with Credit Card)
- 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
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(320 Ratings)
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Jack_h
Mar 6, 2026
Surreal experience, one to tick off the bucket list. - Most surreal experience I have done, definitely worth it. The flight was awesome, pilot was very knowledgeable and made everyone feel at ease with the ever-changing weather we had. After the flight, you get taken straight to the marina where you are checked in for boat trip. Shoutout to Ben on black Betty. Snorkel sites were amazing. If you get motion sickness then don't book on a windy day as the sea gets quite choppy.
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Pedro_a
Feb 24, 2026
Amazing! - Amazing! Great experience with great staff. Worth the money. Very well organized. I will recommend to everyone.
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Xin_x
Feb 6, 2026
It was raining when we... - It was raining when we headed out this morning, so I thought the photos from today’s itinerary might not turn out very well. But to our surprise, the sky cleared up completely by the time we boarded the plane. The flight was very smooth, and I finally got to see the heart-shaped reef I had been looking forward to for so long.
The boat tour in the afternoon was also a lot of fun. Captain Josh and the other two crew members were fantastic, everything was well organised, and the service was attentive and thoughtful throughout. We had an unforgettable day in the Whitsundays and would absolutely recommend this experience to our friends and family.
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Karens_c
Feb 3, 2026
Highlight of our 5 week trip - The Black Betty crew was attentive and safety oriented while focused on ensuring a fantastic experience for all. Our hour long flight at over the reefs and around the clouds was spectacular. Don’t miss either of these opportunities!
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Tourist790129
Jan 22, 2026
Fantastic trip - Fantastic day out with flight first in the day
Rafting was excellent and crew on board Jamin made sure everyone was safe and were very knowledgeable.
Would highly recommended this trip to anyone travelling to the Whitsundays
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Northstar34150654246
Jan 20, 2026
Fabulous Day Thanks To Brent, Hayley & Lily. - Myself and my partner had the best two days in Airlie Beach thanks to Ocean Rafting. Our scenic flight over the Islands and Great Barrier Reef was mesmerising and a must do for anyone visiting Airlie! We were slightly sceptical going into our day of rafting as this was something new to us both. The fabulous boat crew of Brent, Hayley & Lily made the day run like clockwork and kept us safe at all times. The three of them worked so hard to ensure everyone had a great day on the water, snorkelling at two incredible spots. The crew’s knowledge of The WhitSunday Islands and marine life was second to none and topped off a perfect day out for two tourists in Airlie!
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Chloeemily
Jan 7, 2026
Unforgettable - We had such an amazing time on this trip. We were meant to do the scenic flight on the same day as the snorkelling however due to the weather this was cancelled. Luckily we got to reschedule for the next day and our pilot Lewis was very informative and told us of any bumps. An absolutely unforgettable experience.
We also had a great time on the boat however it was a bit bumpy due to the weather although our driver made us feel safe on Thrilla!
Snorkelling was great and we felt really safe and we saw so many fish!
This trip is an absolute must do whilst in Airlie Beach!
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Catherine_t
Jan 2, 2026
Recommend great day out - Excellent good fun on the raft and flight over the reef was amazing. Only worry was seeing the pilot texting on his phone rather than concentrating on the flight and safety of his passengers. Snorkelling was amazing
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Mitchellfamily7
Dec 26, 2025
Amazing experience 🌟 - Fantastic trip, flight and rafting brilliant, well organised, amazing views, huge energy on the raft (Riptide) with Tamika and Meryn. Food ok, cold beers to purchase on board. The team were all over the safety for snorkelling. Highly recommend and worth the money.
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B8998svclarav
Dec 25, 2025
Amazing. - Morning in the incredible plane to observe the coral reef! We spent the rest of the day on the boat, the team was at the top, attentive and very sociable.
The beach was beautiful and so was snorkelling!
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