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Whitehaven Beach Adventure: Bushwalk, Snorkel & Relaxation
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From $180.12 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Ride, beach, snorkel, and bushwalk…all in one day! This tour offers the perfect Whitehaven Beach tour, visiting both ends of the world-famous beach and enjoying approximately two hours of relaxing at the southern end of the 7km stretch of Whitehaven Beach. At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach, enjoy a guided bushwalk to the spectacular Hill Inlet Lookout to view and capture photographs of the stunning swirling silica sands and aqua water. Ocean Rafting is 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. Ocean Rafting has the fastest day boats in the Whitsundays, meaning it is not only an adventurous ride, but distances are covered in a shorter time, leaving more time for activities. The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing guests to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. You can see why we call it three days in one!
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- An exhilarating ride to the white silica sands at both ends of worldfamous Whitehaven Beach
- More beach time, with two hours relaxing and enjoying lunch at South Whitehaven
- One snorkelling destination
- Hill Inlet Lookout guided bushwalk
- Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
- Morning and Afternoon snacks
- Tropical Style Lunch on Whitehaven Beach
- Reef and island naturalist talks
- Whale watching from June to October
- Courtesy bus transfers
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Southern Lights Tour Check in: 9.00am Departs: 10.00am from Airlie Beach Returns: 4.30pm to Airlie Beach
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Airlie Beach
Snorkeling at Whitehaven Beach.
Continued
Airlie Beach
Eco Tour at Whitsunday Islands.
Continued
Airlie Beach
Boating at Whitsunday Islands.
Continued
Airlie Beach
Leisure.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
The Skipper Eco Host Experienced instructor Snorkeling lessons Snorkelling equipment/Sunsuit Swim Vest and Noodles
Not Included
Tips and gratuity
What to Bring
Camera Sunglasses Sunscreen & Hat Bag for Essentials Comfortable clothing and footwear
Meeting & Pickup
Southern Lights tour departs at 10:00 am from Coral Sea Marina North, Airlie Beach. Courtesy coach pick-ups are available from local accommodation houses from 8:45-9:30am. Pickup Locations: Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort - Big 4 - at park entrance (75 Minutes before) Islands Inn Motel - outside reception (75 Minutes before) Discovery Park - Airlie Beach - outside reception (75 Minutes before) Kipara - outisde reception (75 Minutes before) Mango House Resort - outside reception (75 Minutes before) Tasman Holiday Park - Airlie Beach - at the park entrance (75 Minutes before) Jubilee Tavern bus stop - bus stop outside Jubilee Tavern (75 Minutes before) at Whitsunday Vista Resort - outside resort (75 Minutes before) The Sebel - Airlie Beach - bottom of driveway (75 Minutes before) Coral Sea Vista - end of driveway (75 Minutes before) Club Wyndham - outside resort (75 Minutes before) Colonial Palms - outside reception (75 Minutes before) Harbour Cove - at entrance (75 Minutes before) Boathouse Apartments - outside reception, near the roundabout (75 Minutes before) at Boathaven Bay Holiday Apartments - at end of driveway (75 Minutes before) Portside Whitsunday - end of driveway (75 Minutes before) Seaview Apartments - end of driveway (75 Minutes before) at Whitsunday Waterfront Retreat - bottom of driveway (75 Minutes before) The Hostel - formerly YHA - outside Dominoes Pizza (75 Minutes before) Airlie Beach Hotel - in reception car park (75 Minutes before) Airlie Waterfront Backpackers - loading zone opposite Hostel (75 Minutes before)
Languages Offered
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Before Booking
Please select Swimming Ability Poor (Need floatation devices) Average (Can tread water, don't need floatation devices) Excellent (No floatation devices needed)
Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2025-10-17
5.00 / 5
Wonderful trip. Bushwalk is very steep with stone stairs interspersed with packed earth/gravel walkways. The stunning south beach was a wonderful place for a picnic lunch and some fun in the sun. Great crew: personable, knowledgeable, and thoughtful in looking out for their guests.
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