Northern Exposure: Whitehaven, Hill Inlet, & 2 snorkel sites
Additional Information
Ride Guide:
0-10 knots: Fun, fast ride
15 knots: Fun, surfing ride
20 knots: Wild surfing ride
25+ knots: Exhilarating wild ride.
In the case of rough weather, we must be told of any pre-existing medical conditions. A signed release will be required from all participants on departure. Although good health and a positive attitude are essential, you do not need any prior experience to partake in this activity.
All fares are inclusive of Marine Park fees, National Park fees and GST.
Sites are weather and tide permitting and we reserve the right to arrange alternative itinerary when necessary.
- Included in price:
Visit to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
Personalised snorkel instruction
Reef and island naturalist talks
Guided national park walks
Use of snorkel equipment
- Able to be purchased/hired:
- Optional Tropical Buffet buffet style lunch $16 (payable direct) Sunsuit/Wetsuit hire $8 Prescription Masks $15 Water, softdrinks, chocolates and underwater cameras also available for sale on board vessel.
- What to bring:
- Hat, sunscreen, swimmers, towel, camera, money for optional extras, light jacket in cooler months.
- Fitness level required:
- Medium
- Child policies:
- Child age 2 - 14 years.
- Departure points:
- Airlie Beach, Queensland
Whitsundays, Queensland - Departure time:
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8:45 AM Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
- This tours departs at 8.45am from Coral Sea Marina - North Village- Airlie Beach. Courtesy coach pick ups are available from local accommodation houses between 08:00-8:30am.
- Duration:
- 6.75 hours
- Approximate Return Time:
- Returns to Coral Sea Marina North Village at 3.30pm.
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Ocean Rafting
- Destinations
- Airlie Beach, Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Whitsundays
- Departs From
- Airlie Beach and Whitsundays
Tour Description
Each cruise offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine Whitsundays snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks.
The Northern Exposure eco adventure is a favourite amongst avid snorkellers because it is the only Whitsunday adventure which includes two different snorkel destinations. Enjoy snorkelling around Hook Island including Mantaray Bay, Maureens Cove and other specially selected Whitsundays snorkelling spots, ensuring a memorable underwater experience.
The tour also includes a visit to the stunning beach at Hill Inlet, north end of Whitehaven Beach, and a guided National Park walk to Hill Inlet lookout above the silica sand of Whitehaven. Ocean Rafting is the only tour to have direct access to Hill Inlet beaches, where you can explore, enjoy an optional buffet style lunch served at the beach and swim in the crystal clear turquoise ocean or just relax on the silica white sand. Small groups allow you to experience this tropical paradise away from the crowds.
Experience the signature adrenalin fuelled action while exploring the islands, inlets and beaches on custom built semi-rigid inflatable vessels, travelling at speeds of up to 35 knots (65 km/hour). 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 a fun, high speed ride amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays.
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Northern Exposure: Whitehaven, Hill Inlet, & 2 snorkel sites
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