Once In a Lifetime | Great Barrier Reef + 60 minutes Scenic Flight with Ocean Rafting + Sailing Snorkeling 3 Day Trip Package

Day 1: Arrival at the Whitsunday Islands → Airlie Beach (Airport Transfer is the optional with an additional cost)

Upon arrival at Whitsunday Coast Airport, you can choose to be picked up and transferred to your hotel or self drive to your accommodation to relax. Afterward, you can choose to explore Airlie Beach town on your own or relax at the hotel. The afternoon is free for leisure activities.

Day 2: Great Barrier Reef  Full Day Adventures

All Day Trip Time ReferenceDeparture (Check-in)Return

From PORT OF AIRLIE8:00AM (7:15 AM)6:10PM

Departing either Airlie Beach, Hamilton Island or Daydream Island, spend a full day exploring the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, the World Heritage-listed wonder off the Queensland coast. Enjoy the magic of the reef with incredible numbers of bright tropical fish and more than 1,400 species of coral.

Beyond the Whitsundays, your destination is Reefworld, our multilevel reef facility permanently moored 39 nautical miles from shore at spectacular Hardy Reef. Snorkel, swim, dive and explore – an undersea encounter with this amazing ecosystem is unforgettable.

Or if you’d rather stay dry, experience the reef from our underwater observatory or take a ride in a semi-submarine. After a sumptuous buffet lunch, you’ll have more time to explore before you head back to shore with lifelong memories of this epic Australian icon.

Itinerary

• 7:15-7:30 Check in at Port of Airlie
• 8:00 Departure from Port of Airlie
• 11:30 Arrival to Knuckle Reef or Hardy Reef Pontoon
• 11:30-15:30 Free time on the Pontoon, you can enjoy the snorkeling, semi-submarin and underwater observatory or join Snorkel Safari, Scuba Diving and Heli-Scenic flight with an additional cost.
• 15:30 Departure from the Pontoon
• 18:20 Back to Port of Airlie

Day 3: 60 minutes Reef Scenic Flight & Whitehaven Beach Day Trip (Return transfer from your accommodation)

Scenic Flight , Cruise , Island & Snorkeling : All in One Day Trip
Departure time 7:00am  - Return Time : 4:30pm

Highlight:

• 1Hour Scenic Flight to enjoys island , Reef & Iconic Heart Reef
• Ocean Rafting is heading to the Whitsunday Islands, home to the Best Beach in Australia - Whitehaven Beach.
• The Southern Lights Tour: This tour allows you to spend 2 hours at Whitehaven Beach and 1 hour at a Southern Snorkeling site. (You have the option to spend more time at Whitehaven Beach if you prefer.)

Whitsunday Scenic Flight & Southern Lights Ocean Rafting Adventure

Experience the best of the Whitsundays from sky to sea in one unforgettable day. Begin with a spectacular scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, taking in iconic sights including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Enjoy guaranteed window seats, pilot commentary, and panoramic views from a comfortable fixed-wing aircraft.

After landing, continue your adventure with Ocean Rafting’s Southern Lights tour — the perfect combination of speed, scenery and relaxation. Cruise through tropical waters, visit both ends of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, snorkel pristine reef sites, and enjoy guided walks through Whitsunday Island National Park.

All Day Tour: 7:30–8:00am pick-up | approx. 5:00pm return

Important Notes

• Full names and exact passenger weights are required at booking for flight operations.
• Departs from the mainland only (not available for guests staying on Long Island, Hamilton Island, Hayman Island or Daydream Island).
• Lunch included (beverages available for purchase onboard).

Day 4: TONGARRA Snorkel, Sail & Sunset - Whitsundays Day Tour

This all-inclusive day tour will take you off the beaten track to experience the Whitsunday Islands’ secret spots. You will explore the most incredible range of marine life and witness the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef from above and below the surface.

Tour Highlights

• Explore some of the Whitsunday’s best-kept secret spots
• Fun and informative ECO tour guides
• Sit back and relax on the deck of Tongarra (bean bags included)
• Feast on delicious snacks and freshly prepared lunch
• Snorkels at the best fringing reefs the region has to offer
• Enjoy a fun “Banana Boat” ride
• Explore Langford Sandbar and snorkel the fringing Langford Reef straight off the sand
• Return sunset sail back to Airlie Beach
• BYO Alcohol (and we provide the eski and ice)
• Australian owned, and family operated business for the past 10 years
• We are the elite guiding experience and are proud to be Australia’s only marine accredited Savannah Guide Enterprise
• 2018 and 2019 Gold winners for the best “Major Tour and Transport Operator” in Australia!
• 2021 Gold winner for the best “Adventure Tourism” Business in Australia!
• WHALES! Keep your eyes on the horizon for Humpback Whales – frequently seen between the months of June to September!
• Children under six years old must be approved before departure and supply their own lifejacket.

Winter Schedule: 1st June to 31st October
Departs: Coral Sea Marina 9:30 am (Check in 9:00am)
Returns: Coral Sea Marina 6:00 pm

Summer Schedule: 1st November to 31st May
Departs: Coral Sea Marina 10:00 am (Check in 9:30am)
Returns: Coral Sea Marina 6:30 pm

Day 5: Free Day @ Airlie Beach

On the fifth day, after enjoying leisure time at your hotel, you have the day free for leisure activities. You can take a stroll through the streets of Airlie Beach town and savor the last moments of your vacation in this charming Australian beach town. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and explore the local shops, cafes, or simply soak up the sun on the beach.

Later, depends on your flight schedule, marking the end of your wonderful journey in the Whitsunday Islands.