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Ocean Rafting Fly + Raft Southern Lights Package

  • Airlie Beach
  • Full-day Tours
  • Tour in English
  • Scenic Flight
  • Boat Tour
  • Instagrammable Spot

Overview

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“THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS”

Enjoy the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one day with a Whitsunday scenic flight and Ocean Rafting adventure! Experience the Whitsundays’ ultimate destinations… Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and secret snorkelling locations.

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 Southern Lights tour.

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays!

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.. The main difference between Ocean Rafting’s two tours is that the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time and the Southern Lights has more beach time.

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. 32 passengers at most allows for personal snorkelling lessons and the pleasure of a small group. A tropical style lunch is served at the beach with plenty of time to swim in the turquoise ocean or just relax on the silica white sand.

Ocean Rafting has been operating since 1997 and is proud to have special permits allowing its vessels to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Skipper and Eco Host will ensure guests have a fun filled adventure and personalised service with snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands. Tours depart from Coral Sea Marina, Northern Village and courtesy coach pickups are included.

The Ocean Rafting Fly and Raft  Package includes a tropical style lunch and stinger suit/wet suit.

*QLD Public Holiday surcharges of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family for Northern Exposure, Southern Lights and Fly Raft apply. These fees are payable on check in. (The price is subject to change without notice)

QLD Public Holidays
2026
01 January 26 – New Year’s Day
26 January 26 – Australia Day
3 April 26 – Good Friday
4 April 26 – 5 April 26
6 April 26 – Easter Monday
25 April 26 – Anzac Day
4 May 26 – Labour Day
5 October 26 – King’s Birthday
25 December 26 – Christmas Day (CLOSED)
26-28 December 26 – Boxing Day

What’s included

Included

  • 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
  • Personalised snorkel instruction
  • Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
  • Sunsuit/wetsuit
  • Courtesy bus transfers
  • Refreshments

Not included

  • All inclusions are as indicated on the websites at time of travel. If not stated as included the item/s are at guests own cost.
  • QLD Public Holiday surcharges of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family for Northern Exposure, Southern Lights and Fly Raft apply. These fees are payable on check in. (The price is subject to change without notice)

Ages

Children 2 – 14 years.

Children under 2 years are considered infants and travel free of charge on a paying adults lap.

How to use

After the booking is confirmed, we will send a confirmation to your email. Please make sure to check your email and check the confirmation details in the PDF attachment. On the date, please arrive hotel entrance or the designated place 5-10 minutes in advance according to the time specified on the confirmation, wait for the bus marked with the Ocean Rafting logo, and present the electronic confirmation form to participate in the tour.

QLD Public Holiday surcharges of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family for Northern Exposure, Southern Lights and Fly Raft apply. These fees are payable on check in. (The price is subject to change without notice)

Please note: pick up time/location may change. 48 hours prior, reconfirm pick up time/location by calling Ocean Rafting on 0749 466 848.

Good to know

On very rare occasions, tours may be cancelled (severe weather, road or park closures, insufficient numbers). Should this occur, you will be transferred to an alternative tour / date,or if this is not suitable, you will receive a full refund.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult to participate in this activity.

Each sightseeing aircraft can accommodate a maximum of 7 or 11 passengers (subject to availability on the day, guaranteed window). If you are traveling with family or friends and wish to be arranged on the same aircraft, please make sure you place your order together (with the same order number). Otherwise, the supplier will arrange for you to be on different aircraft based on the availability of bookings on the day.

Flights are subject to pilot discretion, weather and air traffic control.

Maximum per seat weight is 125 kgs. Any major discrepancies between weight provided at the time of booking and actual weight at the airport may result in inability to travel. For legal and safety reasons all passengers are weighed prior to boarding and any weight inconsistencies or passengers over the weight limit will result in a 100% fee and inability to participate.

Full names and exact weights per passenger must be advised when booking due to flight weight availability.

Flight time listed is approximate and may vary depending on aircraft type.

During the flight, there are noise canceling headphone available.

For your safety, please do not put any part of your body or camera out of the window during the flight.

Suggest to bring: swimsuit/small bag (with towels, hats and shoes)/A jacket during winter to protect you from wind and for warmth after snorkelling./Cameras in a waterproof case or Tupperware/cash.

This tour is not recommended if you have any of the following conditions: any neck or back discomfort, a history of neck or back injury or recent surgery, are pregnant, have any health conditions that may cause discomfort during a rough boat trip, are taking medications that may affect your level of consciousness, have a medical condition such as epilepsy, diabetes, or heart disease.

Our staff will assess your swimming ability to determine if you are suitable for a snorkeling experience. For your safety, the decision will be made by our staff. No refunds will be given if you do not have a snorkeling experience.

Please ensure any dietary requirements are advised 48 hours prior to tour departure. We are No able to cater for dietaries if not pre-ordered.

Disclaimer

After the product is successfully booked, we will send you a confirmation voucher. The main information about the reservation and the precautions for participation will be provided on the confirmation voucher. Please read it. If you do not have any feedback, we consider that you have read and know all the information on its confirmation.

As an intermediary agency, we are only responsible for making travel product reservations for tourists.

We recommend that tourists purchase travel insurance. Tourist product suppliers such as tourist attractions, hotels and transportation companies will be directly responsible for the quality, service and safety of travel products. We are not responsible for any safety issues with the products ordered.

In the event of an unexpected situation without insurance, we will only assist in handling it.

If the booking is forcibly cancelled due to the reasons of the travel product supplier, we will refund the full amount corresponding to the booking without additional compensation.

We will try our best to assist tourists to communicate and negotiate solutions with tourism product suppliers.

If your booking includes hotel accommodation, please note that check-in time at Australian hotels is generally 13:00-15:00. Specific check-in times vary by hotel, so please confirm your check-in time in advance. Early check-in is not recommended. If you need to check in early due to special circumstances, please note that early check-in fees may apply and must be negotiated and paid directly with the hotel.

We are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal belongings during the tour. We reserve the right to modify or cancel the tour if conditions do not permit. An alternative will be provided if possible. It is the traveler's responsibility to ensure we have accurate information: airline and airport dates and times; correct travel dates with the correct codes; the traveler's age, etc. Please notify us immediately of any changes.

We are not responsible for any loss or damage to baggage, valuables, or personal belongings carried during the tour. We are not liable for any illness, injury, or death resulting from the deterioration of any traveler's health condition. By booking this tour, the traveler agrees to the policies outlined herein and accepts that all activities involve some risk, and the traveler will not hold our company, its employees, or subcontractors liable for any injury or loss suffered by the traveler or to the traveler's property. For your safety, when participating in indoor or outdoor activities with inherent risks (such as swimming, rafting, diving, skiing, ice skating, snow play, skydiving, etc.), please ensure you fully understand the weather conditions, your personal physical condition, and relevant announcements and advice from professional organizations before proceeding.

Visitors should pay attention to their physical condition. Those with heart disease, high blood pressure, colds, fever, or who are intoxicated should exercise caution when participating in activities or follow medical advice. If you feel unwell, please stop the activity immediately and seek assistance from on-site staff.

When visiting attractions or participating in activities, please strictly adhere to the instructions provided by the venue or staff. Ensure you fully understand the associated risks (refer to venue announcements or the safety waiver required for signature for specific details), cooperate as required to implement appropriate safety precautions, and strictly refrain from engaging in any dangerous behaviors during the activity.

The wildlife sightseeing listed in the itinerary refers to wild animals. They move freely and are not under human control; seeing them is not guaranteed on every trip. No refunds or cancellations will be arranged for those who do not see wildlife.

No refunds will be issued for missed trips due to the visitor's own subjective reasons.

The tour duration is only an approximation. If the tour ends early, it may be due to weather conditions requiring an earlier conclusion.

Due to weather, traffic, and other reasons, we reserve the right to change the itinerary. The order of the itinerary may be adjusted; please refer to the actual itinerary.

No show: Ticket holders who 'no show' without prior cancellation or notification are not eligible for a refund.

Multi-day tours are all group tours for individual travelers. Driver and guide arrangements will be made according to the itinerary and travel conditions, and may change daily. Final departure and driver/guide information will be provided by the tour operator.

For products with airport transfers: Airport transfers are arranged uniformly and will not be based on different flight times. Thank you for your understanding.

Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. By completing your booking, you agree to all the above terms and conditions.

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