Description
Experience Whitsunday fly and raft package adventure with our 60-minute Scenic Flight combined with the exhilarating Ocean Rafting Southern Lights package.
Witness the breathtaking beauty of the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef in a single day, soaring above azure waters and exploring pristine beaches on this unforgettable journey.
Whitsundays Fly and Raft Package Departures
- Departs: 8.30am
- Returns: 4.30pm
- (Scenic flight: 8.30am-9.30am, Ocean Rafting: 10.00am-4.30pm)
Discover the essence of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in just one day through an exhilarating combination of a Whitsunday scenic flight and an Ocean Rafting adventure! Delight in the highlights of the Whitsundays, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and exclusive snorkeling spots, for an unparalleled experience.
Witness the magnificence of the Whitsundays from a bird’s eye view with an awe-inspiring Whitsunday scenic flight over the islands and the Great Barrier Reef, encompassing renowned landmarks like Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach. Afterwards, embark on an exhilarating journey across the tropical waters with Ocean Rafting’s Southern Lights tour.
Southern Lights Rafting tour
Following your flight, enjoy an Ocean Rafting Southern Lights adventure. The Southern Lights tour offers 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. 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 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..
Whitsundays Fly and Raft Package Highlights
- Heart Reef
- Whitehaven Beach
- Hill Inlet
- Secret snorkelling locations.
Whitsundays Inclusions
- Tropical style lunch
- Stinger suit/wet suit.
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight with guaranteed window seats
- Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- Guided National Park walks
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
- Fresh tropical lunch pack
- Refreshments
- Personalised snorkel instruction
- Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
- Sunsuit/wetsuit
- Reef and island naturalist talks
- Courtesy bus transfers
Not Included
- Prescription Mask Hire
- Water
- Soft Drinks/Juice
- Beer/Cider
- Chocolate
Check out another great trip with Ocean Rafting their Northen lights tour
Important info before travel
- Swimmers
- A beach bag with 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, fruit juices and chocolates for sale on board.
- Everything you need for the day as you will not return to your accommodation between tours.
All fares are inclusive of Marine Park fees and GST. Ocean Rafting reserves the right to charge our customers a fuel levy if fuel is over $1.50 per litre.
Sites are weather and tide permitting. Ocean Rafting reserves the right to arrange alternate itinerary when necessary. Please note departure times may sometimes be weather and tidal dependant. Please reconfirm your booking 48 hours prior.
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.
Liability: Clients 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. Tours are not suitable for guests with pre-existing back, neck or hip injuries or who are pregnant (weather dependant) or heavily pregnant. Minimum age 6 months. A signed release will be required from all participants on departure. We recommend you take out travel insurance.
Fitness and Health: Although good health and a positive attitude are essential, you do not need any prior experience to partake in an Ocean Rafting adventure.
Cancellations/Refund Policy: Your booking includes a 5% non-refundable booking fee for all cancellations. Cancellations after 7pm the night before departure no refund. Please Note: On occasion, in the interest of guest safety, we may have to cancel tours due to unfavourable weather conditions. In this unlikely event, you will be offered travel on another suitable day or issued a refund, minus 5% booking fee of your fare price.
Credit Card Surcharge: If you are paying by credit card please be aware these transactions incur a non-refundable 1.6% surcharge.
Rates: Tour rates shown are valid for travel until 31 March 24. For travel after that date, relevant rates will display when future dates are selected in the booking table.
Cruise Ships: Please be aware that if you are travelling to the Whitsundays on a cruise ship, the timings of our Northern Exposure, Southern Lights and Fly Raft experiences do NOT align with the visiting cruise ship schedule. To avoid disappointment, please book through your cruise ship tour desk directly.
Queensland Public Holidays: The following days incur a public holiday surcharge of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad and 2ch) on the Northern Exposure, Southern Lights and Fly Raft package, as well as charters and all Rafting Squad bookings, including birthday travel. Scenic flights will NOT incur surcharge:</p>
2024
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- 25 April 24 – Anzac Day
- 06 May 24 – Labour Day
- 21 June 24
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- – Show Whitsundays
- 07 October 24 – King’s Birthday
- 25 December 24 – Christmas Day (CLOSED)
- 26 December 24 – Boxing Day
2025
- 01 January 25 – New Year’s Day
- 26 January 25 – Australia Day
- 18 April 25 – Good Friday
- 19 April 25 – Easter Saturday
- 20 April 25 – Easter Sunday
- 21 April 25 – Easter Monday
- 25 April 25 – Anzac Day
- 05 May 25 – Labour Day
- 20 June 25 – Show Whitsundays
- 06 October 25 – King’s Birthday
- 25 December 25 – Christmas Day (CLOSED)
- 26 December 25 – Boxing Day
FLY AND RAFT AND SCENIC FLIGHTS.
As per Ocean Rafting T&C’s above. 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. Maximum per seat weight is 125 kgs. Full names and exact weights per passenger must be advised when booking due to flight weight availability. Flights are conducted by Whitsunday Tiger Moth Adventures trading as WAVEAir Pty Ltd, AOC# CASA.AOC.0067 and Whitsunday Air Services Pty Ltd AOC#1-KPVQ0 -06, licensed and certified Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carriers. Cancellation Policy: 100% cancellation fee applies for cancellations after midday the day prior.
