Pick up from Central Airlie Beach selected hotels

Scenic Flight:

07:00: Departure from Airlie Beach

See the Whitsundays from above with a stunning Whitsunday scenic flight over the islands and Great Barrier Reef, including famous Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach Then ride the tropical waters on Ocean Rafting’s Northern Exposure tour.

08:00: Return to Airlie Beach

Ocean Rafting:

08:45 Departure from Airlie Beach

Enjoy snorkeling around Hook Island including Mantaray Bay, Maureens Cove and other specially selected Whitsundays snorkeling spots, ensuring a memorable underwater experience.

A visit to the stunning beach at Hill Inlet, north end of Whitehaven Beach, and a guided National Park walk to Hill Inlet lookout above the silica sand of Whitehaven. We are the only tour to have direct access to Hill Inlet beaches.

Enjoy an optional buffet style lunch served at the beach and swim in the crystal clear turquoise ocean or just relax on the silica white sand. Small groups allow you to experience this tropical paradise away from the crowds.

Experience Ocean Rafting’s signature adrenalin fuelled action while exploring the islands, inlets and beaches on custom built semi-rigid inflatable vessels, travelling at speeds of up to 35 knots (65 km/hour). Allowing you to experience a fun, high speed ride amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays.

15:30 Return to Airlie Beach

Tours depart from Abell Point Marina, Airlie Beach, and courtesy coach pick ups are available from mainland accommodation.

• 60 minute reef and island scenic flight.
• Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.
• Guided National Park walks.
• Inner fringing coral reef snorkeling.
• Tropical buffet lunch.
• Refreshments.
• Personalised snorkel instruction.
• Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices.
• Sunsuit/wetsuit.
• Reef and island naturalist talks.
• Courtesy bus transfers.

• Prescription Mask Hire.
• Water and other beverages.

• Bookings are essential and subject to availability at time of booking.
• All fares are inclusive of Marine Park fees, National Park fees & GST.
• Participants do not need any prior experience to partake in any of the activities and tours.
• Participants should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of the clients which are beyond our control. A signed release will be required from all participants on departure. We recommend you take out travel insurance.
• Ocean Rafting reserves the right to charge our customers a fuel levy if fuel is over $1.50 per litre and the right to arrange alternative itinerary when necessary.
• Minimum numbers of four passengers for flights/flight packages apply. Flights are subject to pilot discretion, weather and air traffic control. For legal and safety reasons all passengers are weighed prior to boarding. Individual weights in excess of 110kg will incur an extra seat surcharge. Maximum per seat weight is 130 kgs. Full names and exact weights per passenger must be advised when booking due to flight weight availability.
• Ocean Rafting may use photographs of our clients in promotional material, including but not limited to social media, however if you do not consent please advise Ocean Rafting.
• Please reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior, please call (07) 4946 6848.
• This tour departs from the mainland. This package is unfortunately not available for guests of Long Island, Hamilton Island, Hayman Island or Daydream Island.
• 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 snorkeling.
• Cameras in a waterproof case or Tupperware.
• Cash for water, soft drinks, beer, fruit juices and chocolates for sale on board.

• Cancellation and amendment policies vary by suppliers. Please send request to booking@starhoptour.com for any cancellation or amendment as early as possible. We will process on a best effort basis according to the terms & conditions set by the supplier.
• Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 24 hours of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, only administration charges will apply;
• Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received within 24 hours of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days or ‘No Shows’, no refund will be issued.
• A working day means it is not a weekend or a public holiday in China or Hong Kong SAR.

Pick up from Central Airlie Beach selected hotels

Scenic Flight:

08:30: Departure from airport

See the Whitsundays from above with a stunning Whitsunday scenic flight over the islands and Great Barrier Reef, including famous Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach Then ride the tropical waters on Ocean Rafting’s Northern Exposure tour.

09:30: Return to airport

Ocean Rafting:

10:00 Departure from Airlie Beach

Ride, beach, snorkel and bushwalk…all in one day!

The perfect Whitehaven Beach tour, visiting both ends of the world famous beach and enjoying approximately two hours relaxing at the southern end of the 7km stretch of Whitehaven Beach.

At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach, enjoy a guided bushwalk to spectacular Hill Inlet Lookout to view and capture photographs of the stunning swirling silica sands and aqua water.

The only tour to have direct access to all areas of the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach to ensure you enjoy the most memorable experience of this special place.

Snorkel for over an hour at Border Island, Dumbell Island, or one of our “secret” snorkel spots and enjoy the amazing hard and soft corals of the fringing reefs, as well as a huge range of marine life including colourful fish, turtles, clams and so much more, all of which call the inner coral reefs home.

Semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing guests to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays.

16:30 Return to Airlie Beach

Tours depart from Abell Point Marina, Airlie Beach, and courtesy coach pick ups are available from mainland accommodation.

• 60 minute reef and island scenic flight.
• Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.
• Guided National Park walks.
• Inner fringing coral reef snorkeling.
• Tropical buffet lunch.
• Refreshments.
• Personalised snorkel instruction.
• Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices.
• Sunsuit/wetsuit.
• Reef and island naturalist talks.
• Courtesy bus transfers.

• Prescription Mask Hire.
• Water and other beverages.

• Bookings are essential and subject to availability at time of booking.
• All fares are inclusive of Marine Park fees, National Park fees & GST.
• Participants do not need any prior experience to partake in any of the activities and tours.
• Participants should note that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard our clients, we cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of the clients which are beyond our control. A signed release will be required from all participants on departure. We recommend you take out travel insurance.
• Ocean Rafting reserves the right to charge our customers a fuel levy if fuel is over $1.50 per litre and the right to arrange alternative itinerary when necessary.
• Minimum numbers of four passengers for flights/flight packages apply. Flights are subject to pilot discretion, weather and air traffic control. For legal and safety reasons all passengers are weighed prior to boarding. Individual weights in excess of 110kg will incur an extra seat surcharge. Maximum per seat weight is 130 kgs. Full names and exact weights per passenger must be advised when booking due to flight weight availability.
• Ocean Rafting may use photographs of our clients in promotional material, i土ncluding but not limited to social media, however if you do not consent please advise Ocean Rafting.
• Please reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior, please call (07) 4946 6848.
• This tour departs from the mainland. This package is unfortunately not available for guests of Long Island, Hamilton Island, Hayman Island or Daydream Island.
• 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 snorkeling.
• Cameras in a waterproof case or Tupperware.
• Cash for water, soft drinks, beer, fruit juices and chocolates for sale on board.

• Cancellation and amendment policies vary by suppliers. Please send request to booking@starhoptour.com for any cancellation or amendment as early as possible. We will process on a best effort basis according to the terms & conditions set by the supplier.
• Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 24 hours of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, only administration charges will apply;
• Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received within 24 hours of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days or ‘No Shows’, no refund will be issued.
• A working day means it is not a weekend or a public holiday in China or Hong Kong SAR.