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See the Whitsundays from sky and sea: a scenic flight over Heart Reef and Hill Inlet followed by an Ocean Raft day trip to Whitehaven Beach with snorkelling and guided walks. Choose more beach time or more reef time on this full-day Whitsunday experience.
See the Whitsundays from sky and sea: a scenic flight over Heart Reef and Hill Inlet followed by an Ocean Raft day trip to Whitehaven Beach with snorkelling and guided walks. Choose more beach time or more reef time on this full-day Whitsunday experience.
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Operated by Ocean Rafting · Airlie Beach, Queensland
The day starts with the island chain unrolling beneath the plane: sugar-white strands of sand, turquoise channels and the pale heart-shaped reef that demands a second look. From the big-window seat the pilot points out Heart Reef and Hill Inlet; below, the Ocean Raft hums toward the same cartography, cutting across open water and arriving at Whitehaven like a promise kept.
moderate.
8 hours.
Light to moderate fitness; must be able to board a fast boat, stand during brief guided walks and snorkel in shallow reef areas.
Yes — a 60-minute fixed-wing scenic flight over Heart Reef, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven is included before the Ocean Raft tour.
Yes — for safety and weight-and-balance the operator requires exact passenger weights at booking and enforces a per-seat limit (around 120 kg).
Yes — guided snorkel sessions are designed for all levels; equipment and basic instruction are provided and shallow fringing reefs are used for confidence-building.
Yes — courtesy coach transfers from most Airlie Beach accommodations and Whitsunday Airport to Coral Sea Marina are typically included.
The Whitsunday Islands lie within the sea country of the Ngaro people, maritime cultures who have navigated and managed these islands for millennia.
Tours operate inside the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park with strict no-touch rules, promoted use of reef-safe sunscreen and guided behaviour to reduce reef impact.
Ocean Rafting operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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