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Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef: Scenic Flight and Ocean Rafting
4.8
298 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
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight
- Lunch
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling and sunsuit/wetsuit
- Guided National Park walks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight
- 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)
- 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…
- Assorted Alcoholic and NON Alcoholic Drinks and snacks (available to purchase - Cash or 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.
- Prescription Mask Hire - AUD20 payable direct on day of travel
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
4.8
(298 Ratings)
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Maps06584530319
Oct 2, 2025
Magic ! - If I had to sum up these two days in one word, it would be: magical! First the cruise with Georgie, Ben and Cooper: beautiful landscapes, an incredible atmosphere and perfect guides! Thank you again! And then the flight over the Great Barrier Reef (with Jenny I think? Sorry!!) impressive! I recommend the experience 1000%. Thank you for everything again
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Dan_d
Sep 29, 2025
Although my flight was... - Although my flight was cancel due to the weather, but the other activity was really good. Daisy really drive a good boat. 👍👍
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Heidrun_d
Sep 26, 2025
Breathtaking experience - Great experience I would recommend to anyone .
The view from above on the Great Barrier Reef is breathtaking. The speedboat trip is incredibly fun. White heaven beach is a must see and the snorkeling is also impressive.
The crew is fantastic incredibly nice and helpful. An absolute highlight !
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Wilhelmus_h
Sep 20, 2025
Magnificent - The view was magnificent, the pilot, host and captain were professional yet easy and humorous. It was perfect!
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M3257qqsimonea
Sep 15, 2025
Loved this day - We had the best day!!! my husband and I absolutely loved the adventure and fun included in this package and the crew, Chris, Georgie and Hayley were amazing so helpful and friendly and definitely helped enhance the experience love love love this!!!
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Tofp374
Aug 24, 2025
Stunning!!! - An unforgettable experience that brings it to the eye, with images and memories for life with super friendly staff. Many thanks to our pilot Alex, Tori and Jacob on the boat and Josh for bringing us back to our apartment. You have contributed greatly to the success of this day.
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Z3591jaliamm
Aug 23, 2025
Anniversary adventures - Awesome experience, the team on the rafting on black betty was awesome, had so much fun, would definitely recommend. Thank you to the team at ocean rafting for making it so fun
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Ozzalina
Sep 8, 2025
Day well spent - Scenic Flight Was the Highlight!
A great way to experience the area if you're short on time. The scenic flight was absolutely stunning — definitely the best part of my trip!
The boat ride was rough and very bumpy, and I didn’t enjoy getting soaked both ways. It felt a bit excessive and took away from the experience.
Once we got to Whitehaven Beach, though, it was amazing. I loved the snorkeling and relaxing on the beach — truly beautiful.
Lunch was just okay. It was described as a "tropical lunch," but that felt a bit exaggerated. Still, not a big deal — I didn’t go for the food.
Overall, I really enjoyed the day. The crew was fantastic — very caring and attentive. Worth it!
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Petra
Sep 27, 2025
"OLD" not wanted - The tour is well organized, we had decided on the tour Ocean Rafting Southern Lights with sightseeing flight and snorkeling. The flight was hugely beautiful, the pilot was very professional and passed on very good information via headphones. Then we went to the port and were assigned to a boat. Everyone had to have checked in online beforehand with precise information of age and possible health risks. We easily brought our boarding passes. After we had already taken the boat for some time, without any problems for us, we were told by a crew member that we could not stay in the front seats, that was too dangerous because of the waves. So we switched to the back seats, but at the same time others took our places. On request we were told that this was necessary because of our age, as one of the group was 72 years old. This announcement was made publicly before the other passengers. We addressed the skipper directly during a break that we should have been informed of this procedure, which she said was company policy, or noted on the homepage before we were publicly discriminated against because of our age. She reacted completely uncomprehendingly and in a tone that suited the military rather than dealing with customers.
Conclusion: If you are over 60, even if you are physically fitter than some younger passengers, you should not book with this company, as "old" apparently does not fit their fun premise and company policy.
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Huarany
Aug 13, 2025
Fly raft package - The fly was canceled because of the weather, and I have not get the refund.
Please response for the refund.
Booking refetence number:
1299773609
Best regards
Huaran YANG,
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