Whitehaven Beach Tour

With the Whitehaven Beach Tour, you can do all of these things in one fantastic day: ride, go to the beach, snorkel, and stroll through the jungle. This all-day Southern Lights trip gives you access to one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Explore both ends of the famous Whitehaven Beach. Relax on the beach’s bright white sands, snorkel amid colourful coral reefs, and hike through the island’s thick vegetation to stunning lookouts.

This is the best way to see the Whitsundays, from the turquoise shallows to the tropical reef gardens. You can do it on the quickest day boats in the Whitsundays and go to Hill Inlet.

Price options

Adult: (15 years and over) $209
Child:(2-14 years, Infants 0-23 months old free of charge) $138
Family: (2 adults and 2 children) $635

Departure Time

Details

Tour ID: WR-WB01
Time: One Day
Check-in time: 9:00 AM
Leaves at 10:00 AM
Back at 4:30 PM
Rates:
- Adult (15 and up): $209
- Child (2–14): $138
- Free for babies (0–23 months) and $635 for a family of four (2 adults and two children)
Meals: Optional tropical lunch pack (you may bring your own)
Transfers: A free bus will pick you up and take you back to your mainland hotel.

Highlights

Visit both ends of the world-famous Whitehaven Beach.
Relax for approximately two hours on the beach’s southern stretch.
Take a guided National Park bushwalk to the spectacular Hill Inlet Lookout.
Snorkel through coral gardens at Border Island, Dumbell Island, or other secret reef locations.
Discover marine life, including turtles, parrotfish, and giant clams.
Travel aboard the fastest day boats in the Whitsundays for maximum adventure time.
Learn about reef ecology and island wildlife from experienced naturalist guides.
Enjoy a small-group, eco-certified experience designed for comfort and sustainability.

What you can actually see!

Introducing our Whitehaven Beach Tour

At 9:00 a.m., check in at Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach. After a brief safety talk, your Ocean Rafting boat departs at 10:00 a.m. and sails across the sparkling Whitsunday waters to the beautiful beaches of Whitehaven Island.

At the southern end of Whitehaven Beach, you’ll have around two hours of free time. You may swim in the pristine shallows, walk along the silica sands, or relax in the sun. The tour then goes to the north end, where a guided bushwalk through the National Park leads to the Hill Inlet Lookout, which has one of the most photographed views in Australia.

It’s time to dive into the reef after touring Hill Inlet. At Border Island, Dumbell Island, or another hidden spot selected for the day’s conditions, you may snorkel among coral reefs and colourful fish for more than an hour.

At 4:30 p.m., go back to Airlie Beach, feeling rejuvenated and amazed by the day’s natural beauty. It was the perfect mix of adventure, tranquillity, and discovery.

Booking

Itinerary

Visit to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet Lookout
Guided bushwalks through Whitsunday Island National Park
Snorkelling on inner fringing coral reefs
Personalised snorkel instruction
Snorkel gear and flotation devices
Reef and island interpretive talks
Courtesy bus transfers

Inclusions

Extras

What To Bring

Important Information

Inclusions

Extras

What To Bring

Important Information

Extra Information

Terms & Conditions

Marine Park fees and GST are included in all rates.
Ocean Rafting might change its route if the weather or safety is a concern.
Guests may appear in advertising photos unless they say they don’t want to.
People who have back, neck, or hip ailments or who are in their third trimester of pregnancy should not go on tours.
Age requirement: 6 months.
Before leaving, you must sign a waiver.
It’s a good idea to have travel insurance.

Fitness and Health

This excursion is suitable for most fitness levels. You don’t need any prior snorkelling experience; all instruction and equipment are given. Good health and a pleasant mindset guarantee the most incredible experience.

Cancellations and Refunds

A 5% non-refundable booking charge applies.
Cancellations and adjustments are permitted until 12:00 PM the day before departure.
There are no refunds for cancellations after that time.
Weather-related cancellations qualify for rescheduling or a refund (less a 5% fee).

Credit Card Fee

All credit card payments include a 1.6% nonrefundable fee.

Rates

Rates valid until March 31, 2026. Future price is automatically updated for subsequent trip dates.

Cruise Ships

This tour does not align with cruise ship schedules. Please book through your ship’s tour desk directly.

Queensland Public Holidays

A surcharge applies on select dates:

$20 per adult, $10 per child, $50 per family.
(Scenic flights excluded.)

2025–2026 Holidays:

APR 25 – ANZAC Day
05 May – Labour Day
20 Jun – Show Whitsundays
06 Oct – King’s Birthday
25 Dec – Christmas Day (CLOSED)
26 Dec – Boxing Day
01 Jan – New Year’s Day
26 Jan – Australia Day

2026–2027 Holidays:

03 Apr – Good Friday
04 Apr – Easter Saturday
05 Apr – Easter Sunday
06 Apr – Easter Monday
25 Apr – ANZAC Day
04 May – Labour Day
Show Whitsundays (TBA)
05 Oct – King’s Birthday
25 Dec – Christmas Day (CLOSED)
26 Dec – Boxing Day
28 Dec – Boxing Day PH

Charters

You may pay by credit card (a 1.6% fee applies) or bank transfer.
Cancel at least five days before you leave and get a refund, less 5%.
If you cancel less than five days in advance, you will be charged the entire fee.
There is an additional $200 fee for public holiday charters.

Acknowledgement of Country

Great Barrier Reef Tours pays tribute to the Gia, Giru, and Ngaro Peoples, who are the traditional caretakers of the Whitsunday area. We commemorate their long-lasting cultural ties to the land, sea, and islands, and we pay our respects to Elders who have passed away, are still alive, or are about to pass away.

Audio Guides

Enhance your day with Vacayit Audio Guides, which offer immersive narratives about the Whitsundays’ Indigenous heritage, marine life, and history. Available with complete transcripts and compatible with screen readers for accessibility.