Ocean Rafting Southern Lights Tour
Day Tour – Departs from Airlie Beach
Details:
1 day
The Whitsundays, Airlie Beach
Courtesy coach pick ups from 8:45am-9:30am. Departs 10am / Returns 4:30pm
Start Location: Coral Sea Marina, Shingley Drive, Airlie Beach
Vibe: Vibe: Nature Fun Day Trip, suitable for all ages
Fees on arrival: $0
The Whitsundays is located off the coast of Airlie Beach on the East Coast of Oz. The Whitsundays is made up of 74 tropical islands and is located between the mainland and the Great Barrier Reef which makes it PERFECT for snorkelling! The fast boat of Ocean Rafting visits the swirling sands of Hill Inlet and the world-famous Whitehaven beach (voted on numerous occasions as the world’s BEST beach).
If you are looking for an adventure day trip with maximum beach time then Ocean Rafting is the BEST rated company to go with and thats why we LOVE them here at RatPack Travel.
Simply select the best date that suits your trip using the live calendar below. Please note that if your dates change we can change them FREE of charge, providing there is availability on your newly selected date.
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Tour information:
The ULTIMATE day tour of the Whitsundays, these legends from Ocean Rafting are at the top of the Whitsundays game and produce awesome memorable trips day in day out. Without a doubt one of our faves as they have created the perfect mix of adrenaline, fun & beautiful locations! They are award winning and we love them for their banter and love for the Whitsundays.
These guys will take you for a super fast, fun ride on the inflatable raft with up to 32 others to experience the wild side of the Whitsunday islands. You’ll experience 3 adventures in one day, an exhilarating ride to the famous Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet, amazing snorkel spots on the reef and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks to the Hill Inlet lookout point to see the iconic Whitsundays aqua swirls! Whilst cruising to the Whitsundays you’ll see the uninhabited islands with unreal scenery with marine, bird and animal life, your onboard Skipper and Eco Host will ensure you have a fun filled adventure as well as letting you in on you awesome facts about the area and the wildlife that lives there. {maybe you’ll even visit a place where a certain pirate film was filmed….}
You’ll be taken to the most instagrammable beach in the world – Whitehaven Beach, this place is the definition of INCREDIBLE and you’ll be wowed at how stunning it is in real life. You’ll be able to take in the beauty of 100% silica sand and crystal clear water, look out for the manta rays and your crew will take you on a guided bush walk up to hill inlet lookout where you will see ‘THE’ view << trust us this ones a beautyyyyyyy, cameras at the ready!
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Itinerary:
The Southern Lights tour offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. Ocean Rafting offers the ultimate access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach, and special snorkel sites ensure a memorable underwater experience. The Southern Lights tour visits both the northern and southern ends of Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy approximately two hours relaxing on the world famous white silica sand and enjoy a guided bushwalk to spectacular Hill Inlet Lookout to view and capture photographs of the stunning swirling silica sands and aqua water. Snorkel for over an hour at Border Island, Dumbell Island or one of our “secret” snorkel spots, enjoying the amazing hard and soft corals of the fringing reefs. The main difference between Ocean Rafting’s two tours is that the Southern Lights has more beach time and the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time.
Inclusions:
- Snorkel equipment
- A full day at the Whitsundays!
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
- Lunch if not chosen Ocean Rafting lunch.
