Ocean Rafting Adult/ Child (2-14yrs) / The Southern Lights (Beach lover?)
Highlights
-Approximately 2 hours at Whitehaven Beach
-Over 1-hour snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
-Exclusive permit access to ALL areas of Hill Inlet and guided national park walks
-Visit the North and South end of Whitehaven
-All snorkel equipment and flotations devices provided free of charge
-Courtesy bus pick-up and drop-off included to/from local accommodation
-Reef and island naturalist talks are offered by the Skipper and Eco Host
-A fast and adventurous experience - suitable for all ages!
Itinerary
Ocean Rafting's Southern Lights tour departs Coral Sea Marina at 10:00 am. Courtesy pick-ups are included for guests from local accommodations between 8:45 am and 9:30 am.
Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled day exploring the pristine islands, inlets, bays and beaches of the Whitsundays!
Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach is a massive 7kms in length! With Ocean Rafting's Southern Lights tour you can enjoy an extended stay at the Southern end of the beach for approximately 2 hours. Choose to simply relax and bathe in the beautiful turquoise waters or bring along some beach toys and enjoy activities such as beach cricket, football or Frisbee!
Hill Inlet
Ocean Rafting has special granted permits which allow access to all areas of the picturesque Hill Inlet! The swirling sand bars of Hill Inlet is the ideal destination to relax and take some time to enjoy the lunch you brought. A guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout will provide panoramic views of the swirling sands below. If you look closely you can often spot stingrays and lemon sharks resting in the shallows below!
Snorkelling
Snorkel for over an hour at Border Island, Dumbell Island, or one of Ocean Rafting's "secret" snorkel locations! The exact snorkel location depends on the sea conditions, with your knowledgeable skipper determining the best snorkelling location on the day. Either way, you will see an abundant range of hard and soft corals and local marine life. Keep an eye out for rare and protected fish species such as Queensland Groupers, Humphead Maori Wrasse and Barramundi Cod!
It may be time to head home but the fun isn't over yet! The Ocean Rafting boats will often weave and race against each other on the way home to finish the day off with more of Ocean Rafting's signature adrenaline-fuelled action!
included with
- Visit to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- Guided National Park walks
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
- Personalised snorkel instruction
- Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
- Reef and island naturalist talks
- Courtesy bus transfers
- Fresh Tropical Lunch Pack (Based on your selection)
excluded by
Optional extras: • Fresh Tropical Lunch Pack • Sunsuit/Wetsuit Hire - $8 • Prescription Mask Hire - $20 • Water • Soft Drinks/Juice • Beer/Cider • Chocolate
Essential
Information
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!
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
Detailed Description
Ocean Rafting's Southern Lights tour departs Coral Sea Marina at 10:00 am. Courtesy pick-ups are included for guests from local accommodations between 8:45 am and 9:30 am.
Get ready for an adrenaline-fuelled day exploring the pristine islands, inlets, bays and beaches of the Whitsundays!
Whitehaven Beach
Whitehaven Beach is a massive 7kms in length! With Ocean Rafting's Southern Lights tour you can enjoy an extended stay at the Southern end of the beach for approximately 2 hours. Choose to simply relax and bathe in the beautiful turquoise waters or bring along some beach toys and enjoy activities such as beach cricket, football or Frisbee!
Hill Inlet
Ocean Rafting has special granted permits which allow access to all areas of the picturesque Hill Inlet! The swirling sand bars of Hill Inlet is the ideal destination to relax and take some time to enjoy the lunch you brought. A guided bush walk to Hill Inlet Lookout will provide panoramic views of the swirling sands below. If you look closely you can often spot stingrays and lemon sharks resting in the shallows below!
Snorkelling
Snorkel for over an hour at Border Island, Dumbell Island, or one of Ocean Rafting's "secret" snorkel locations! The exact snorkel location depends on the sea conditions, with your knowledgeable skipper determining the best snorkelling location on the day. Either way, you will see an abundant range of hard and soft corals and local marine life. Keep an eye out for rare and protected fish species such as Queensland Groupers, Humphead Maori Wrasse and Barramundi Cod!
It may be time to head home but the fun isn't over yet! The Ocean Rafting boats will often weave and race against each other on the way home to finish the day off with more of Ocean Rafting's signature adrenaline-fuelled action!
