Whitsundays Flying & Rafting Northern Exposure Package
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April 2026
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What you can expect
Unearth the beauty of the strong Whitsundays strong and the Great Barrier Reef with this scenic flight and ocean rafting package. Book online here to enjoy a breathtaking 60 minute flight over the Whitsundays Islands and lose yourself in the endless panorama of sun drenched islands and turquoise waters before soaring over the one of a kind Heart Reef.
There is no place in the world like the Great Barrier Reef and following the scenic flight you can join an exhilarating Northern exposure ocean rafting experience to visit Whitehaven Beach and the Hill Inlet where the soft silica sands and cool waters is consistently voted as the best beach in Australia every year. The ocean rafting experience also includes a guided snorkel on pristine fringing reefs in search of marine life and coral gardens that make this location extraordinary.
The combination of a scenic flight and a thrilling ocean rafting experience delivers one unforgettable day in the Whitsundays with incredible scenery from both above and below the water’s surface.
Location
What you need to know
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight
- Tour to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- Guided National Park walks
- Inner fringing coral reef snorkelling
- Tropical style lunch
- Refreshments
- Personalised snorkel instruction
- Use of snorkel equipment and flotation devices
- Sunsuit/wetsuit
- Reef and island naturalist talks
- Courtesy bus transfers
- Prescription Mask Hire - $15
- Water
- Soft Drinks/Juice
- Beer/Cider
- Chocolate
- Scenic flight departs: 7am and returns at 8am. Timings will be confirmed upon booking
- Ocean Rafting departs Airlie Beach at 8.45am and returns at 3.30pm
- Tours depart from Coral Sea Marina North (next to Sorrento Restaurant & Bar), Airlie Beach, QLD, 4802
- 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
- Minimum numbers of four passengers for flights/flight packages apply
- Flights are subject to pilot discretion, weather and air traffic control
- Weight must be added at time of bookings otherwise this is not confirmed. MAX WEIGHT 125kgs per person.
- For legal and safety reasons all passengers are weighed prior to boarding. Individual weights in excess of 110kg will incur an extra seat surcharge. Maximum per seat weight is 125 kgs
- Full names and exact weights per passenger must be advised when booking due to flight weight availability
- Pick up transfers for scenic flights only collect guests from their mainland accommodation and drop off transfers are always to Coral Sea Marina, with the exception of the last flight of the day, which may return guests to their mainland accommodation
- The fly component of the Fly and Raft tour is operated by Whitsunday Air Services Pty Ltd AOC# 1-KPVQ0 -06, a licensed and certified Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carrier
- 100% cancellation fee applies for cancellations after midday the day prior
- Public holiday surcharges apply - $20 per adult, $10 per child and $50 per family (2ad and 2ch) to be paid directly to the supplier
- Please note if you are travelling to the Whitsundays on a cruise ship, the timings of this experience do not align with the visiting cruise ship schedule
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- 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
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Cruise vessel subject to change without notice
Recent reviews
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Wonderful experience highly recommend this for everyone all ages
The view was absolutely amazing words cannot describe how beautiful it was. An experience i will never forget and the pilot he was great he was friendly and informative and this is something that would definitely do again and I would recommend anyone visiting the whitsundays this is a must on your list of things to do
Review for Ocean Rafting 1 Hour Scenic Flight