Ocean Rafting
Daydream Island Southern Lights Tour
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- Visit to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- Guided National Park walks
- Whitsundays coral reef snorkelling
- Tropical style lunch
- Reef and island naturalist talks
- Daydream Island pick up and drop off
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"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS"
Multi award winning Ocean Rafting visits the "Wild Side" of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. The Ocean Rafting's 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 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. 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 30 knots. The vessels are up to 12 metre semi-rigid inflatable vessels, originally designed and built as rescue crafts and are driven by 500hp engines, allowing you to experience an educational, fun, high speed ride amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. You can see why we call it three days in one!
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.
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 pick up daily from Daydream Island.
Note
- QLD Public Holiday surcharges of $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad and 2ch) for Northern Exposure, Southern Lights and Fly Raft apply. These are payable on check in.
Inclusions
- Visit to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- Guided National Park walks
- Whitsundays coral reef snorkelling
- Tropical style lunch
- Personalised snorkel instruction
- Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
- Sunsuit/wetsuit
- Reef and island naturalist talks
- Daydream Island pick up and drop off
Extras
- Prescription mask hire available - $20
- Water, soft drinks, alcohol and chocolates for sale on boat
Time
- Tours depart daily at 10:15am and return at 4pm
Duration
- 6 hours
Departure Location
- Daily adventures depart from the Daydream Island Marina, Great Barrier Reef Whitsundays, QLD 4802
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
- A sense of humour is always welcome!
Additional Information
- Please ensure you include your T-shirt size for all guests travelling under the "booking notes" field prior to payment- this is for your sun/wetsuit.
- A Chinese guide is available daily but is not guaranteed for all the boats
- Vessel subject to change without notice
- Prices subject to change
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations are accepted up until 7pm the night prior to travel.
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice
“This high-speed option is a great way to combine sightseeing with a bit of an extra rush, while also saving time by accessing some of the Whitsundays' top highlights far quicker than a regular cruise.”