This Whitsundays day tour packs in all the major highlights of this stunning part of Australia with an emphasis on snorkelling.
On Ocean Rafting’s Northern Exposure tour, you’ll zip over to Whitehaven Beach on one of Ocean Rafting’s fast boats, take in the incredible views from Hill Inlet, snorkel at two beautiful reef spots, and enjoy a guided Whitsunday Islands National Park walk – all in one day!
This tour is ideal for anyone who loves snorkelling, as you’ll spend more time in the water than other tours. You’ll explore awesome snorkelling spots at Hook Island and Border Island, with the clear water and amazing marine the Great Barrier Reef is famous for. Plus, you’ll still have plenty of time to relax on the famous white sands of Whitehaven Beach and snap some photos of the stunning views at Hill Inlet.
If you’d prefer more time to chill on the beach than snorkel time, head to the Whitsundays Day Tour With Ocean Rafting (Southern Lights) option.
Highlights
- Visit the stunning Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.
- Go snorkelling at two awesome reef sites.
- Take a guided walk through the Whitsunday Islands National Park.
- Enjoy a tropical lunch on the beach (if lunch option selected).
- Small group experience with friendly crew.
- Free bus transfers to make things easy.
Included:
- Snorkel equipment and flotation devices
- Fresh tropical lunch (if you book the tour option with lunch)
Important notes:
- 24-hrs prior to your start time, be sure to check-in via: https://bookings.oceanrafting.com.au
- Queensland Public Holidays Surcharge: Public holidays will incur a surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad and 2ch) on the Northern Exposure, Southern Lights and Fly Raft package, as well as charters. Scenic flights will NOT incur a surcharge. A list of dates can be found at www.oceanrafting.com.au under the terms and conditions tab.
- Tours depart from Coral Sea Marina, Northern Village.
- Courtesy coach pick ups are available from your local accommodation. Spaces are limited, so you must reconfirm your pick up location and time 48 hours prior to your tour, by calling 07 4946 6848.
- Please reconfirm pick-up time/location by calling Ocean Rafting.
- Please wait at the pickup location on the confirmation email from Ocean Rafting 5 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. Should you have not received this confirmation email, please get in touch with Ocean Rafting. Drivers will wait no longer than 5 minutes after the scheduled pickup time.
- The main difference between Ocean Rafting’s two tours is that the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time and the Southern Lights has more beach time.
Not Included:
- Sunsuit/Wetsuit – Available for hire
- Prescription Mask – Available for hire
- Water, Soft Drinks/Juice, Beer/Cider, Chocolate – Available for purchase
- Fresh tropical lunch (if you book the tour option without lunch)
What to Bring:
- 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!
Provider Details
Ocean Rafting
Phone: 0749466848
Enjoy the same epic Whitsundays day tour but with more time to chill on the beach than snorkel time on the Southern Lights tour.
Combine your Northern Exposure tour (more snorkel time) with an incredible 60-minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef for the ultimate Whitsundays day trip.
Combine your Southern Lights tour (more beach time) with an incredible 60-minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef for the ultimate Whitsundays day trip.
Tour Reviews
We had an amazing day. The crew were lovely, lunch was great, and we got to see everything we wanted to see. The view from Hill Inlet lookout especially was spectacular and we really enjoyed the snorkelling.
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