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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
1755 reviews
Activity provider:
Ocean Rafting
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Airlie Beach: Snorkel, Hill Inlet Lookout & Whitehaven Beach
Likely to sell out
Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
1755 reviews

Embark on an exciting, eco-adventure tour from Airlie Beach. Fly over the ocean on a thrilling rafting ride, relax on the beach, snorkel, and go for a bushwalk — all in one day.

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Duration 6.5 hours - 1 day
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Courtesy coach pick-ups are available from local hotels, motels, caravan parks and hostels from 745 AM - 830 AM for the Northern Exposure tour and from 845 AM - 930 AM for the Southern Lights tour. If you are making your own way to our office for check-in, please make sure that you arrive by 8 AM for the Northern Exposure tour and 9 AM for the Southern Lights tour. Courtesy coach pick-ups must be pre-booked 48 hours in advance. Please reconfirm the pickup time/location by calling Ocean Rafting. For scenic flights and Fly + Raft packages, courtesy coach pick-ups are available from 06:10 am-1:45 pm. Please reconfirm the 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.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
J
Jade – Australia

Loved the whole experience! Had the best guides Bernie and Dom, they gave interesting information about the place and the reef and you just feel that they want to share their love for nature and the beautiful sealife. My friend and I had the best day! Would definitely recommend!

5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Sheree – Australia

Perfect day - we felt like we were in good hands with Adrian & LouLou, they gave us a day to remember! Adrian handled our raft with expertise. Mother nature delivered perfect weather, & a visit to the lookouts at Hill Inlet are a must. I highly recommend this tour above all the others, we were the only ones able to come directly into shore without needing to be transferred to smaller boats. I will 100% do this exact tour if I am lucky enough to visit Airlie again

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Highlights

  • Enjoy an exhilarating ride on the fastest Whitsundays vessels
  • Wonder at the iconic Hill Inlet's breathtaking view
  • Visit pristine, exclusive snorkel sites of Hook and Border Island
  • Bask in the sun on Whitehaven Beach
  • Protect the environment, this tour is ecotourism certified

Full description

Ride, snorkel, and bushwalk as you embark on the perfect Whitehaven Beach tour, visiting both ends of the world-famous beach. Take off on the ride of your life in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands and enjoy a guided nature walk, inner coral reef snorkeling, personalized snorkel instruction, and more.

Departing from Airlie Beach, climb aboard the fastest day boat in the Whitsundays. Experience an informative ride and thrilling adventure on super fast semi-rigid inflatable vessels capable of speeds of up to 35 knots (65 kilometers per hour).

Select the North Whitehaven option for an eco-adventure popular amongst avid snorkellers. This includes two different snorkel destinations, a visit to the beach at Hill Inlet, and a guided National Park walk to the lookout above the silica sand of Whitehaven.

Select the South Whitehaven option for more beach time. Enjoy at least two hours of relaxing on the white silica sand, and a guided walk to Hill Inlet for breathtaking views of the tropical waters. Snorkel for over an hour amid corals and fringing reefs.
Whatever option you choose, enjoy the only tour in the Whitsundays to have direct access to Hill Inlet beaches at Whitehaven. Have peace of mind by traveling with an advanced ecotourism-certified, climate change business and green travel leader.
A tropical lunch pack is available to be pre-booked at the check out and paid for on the day of the tour. Water, soft drinks, beer, fruit juices, and chocolates are also available for sale on board or you can bring your own non-alcoholic drinks and lunch.

Includes

  • Semi-rigid inflatable boat tour
  • Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet visit
  • Guided national park walk
  • Inner coral reef snorkeling
  • Personalized snorkel instruction
  • Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
  • Reef and island naturalist talks
  • Courtesy bus pickup and drop-off
  • Tropical style lunch on Whitehaven Beach (unless selected at check out; $21 per person, paid on site)
  • Alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks (available to purchase)
  • Hire sunsuits/wetsuits ($8 per person/children and seniors are free)
  • A Queensland public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child, and $50 per family (2 adults and 2 children)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Jacket
  • Reusable water bottle

Know before you go

  • The tour itinerary is a guideline only and is subject to change depending on tide, wind, and other weather conditions.
  • The tropical-style lunch is available at Whitehaven Beach for AUD $21, payable on the day of the tour (must be prebook 48 hours prior to departure), or you can choose to bring your own lunch.
  • Bring cash for water, soft drinks, beer, cider, fruit juices and chocolates for sale on board.
  • Please note if you are travelling to the Whitsundays on a cruise ship, the timings of this experience do not align with the visiting cruise ship schedule.
Likely to sell out

From $137 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5
4.9 out of 5 stars

based on 1755 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Jade – AustraliaJuly 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Loved the whole experience! Had the best guides Bernie and Dom, they gave interesting information about the place and the reef and you just feel that they want to share their love for nature and the beautiful sealife. My friend and I had the best day! Would definitely recommend!
5
5 out of 5 stars
S
Sheree – AustraliaJuly 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Perfect day - we felt like we were in good hands with Adrian & LouLou, they gave us a day to remember! Adrian handled our raft with expertise. Mother nature delivered perfect weather, & a visit to the lookouts at Hill Inlet are a must. I highly recommend this tour above all the others, we were the only ones able to come directly into shore without needing to be transferred to smaller boats. I will 100% do this exact tour if I am lucky enough to visit Airlie again
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Lorelle – AustraliaJuly 9, 2025 – Verified booking
Loved Ocean Rafting! Did the day trip to Whitehaven beach and snorkeling in a couple of different spots. It was so much fun on these boats, the guides were awesome - knowledgeable about the reef, safety, great characters and kept the whole experience fun. Snorkeling was great- for peeps how haven’t snorkelled much it’s perfect. If you’re experienced you might want to be further up the reef where there’s more to see. Highly recommend as a fun way to get on the water. Pick up and drop to accommodation included with the whole team doing everything. Lovely to see both our guides on the boat were from overseas. No surprise that this area attracts people to stay and work.

Product ID: 192783

Activity provider:
Ocean Rafting

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