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Full Day Eco Adventure departing Hamilton Island
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of riding across the Whitsundays, feeling the sea spray invigorate your senses.
- Relax on the pristine sands of Whitehaven Beach, soaking in the sun and stunning views.
- Snorkel vibrant fringing reefs, immersing yourself in a kaleidoscope of marine life and colours.
- Embark on a guided bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout, discovering breathtaking vistas and unique wildlife.
Ride, beach, snorkel and bushwalk…all in one day!
Experience the best of the Whitsundays in a single day with Ocean Rafting Hamilton Island’s Full Day Eco Adventure. This action-packed tour brings together three unforgettable experiences- relaxing on Whitehaven Beach, snorkelling vibrant fringing reefs, and a guided bushwalk to Hill Inlet Lookout – all in one incredible journey.
Itinerary highlights
Explore Whithaven Beach and Hill Inlet Look out
Step ashore Whitehaven Beach, enjoy exclusive access to the breathtaking Hill Inlet and join a guided National Park walk to the famous lookout, to take in the world-renowned view of swirling sands and aqua water below. With time to explore the beach, swim, or simply unwind, it’s a true escape to paradise.
Explore the coral gardens.
Dive into the underwater world with over an hour of snorkelling at some of the Whitsundays’ best fringing reef. Discover colourful coral reefs, tropical fish, turtles, and more – an unforgettable encounter with the marina life of the Great Barrier Reef.
Tour details
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Available from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
Features
Service facilities
Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Operation information
Ocean Rafting Whitsundays
Multi award-winning Ocean Rafting offers the best of the Whitsundays from above, on and below the water!
Enjoy Ocean Rafting’s signature adrenalin-fuelled ride to Whitehaven Beach, the ultimate access to Hill Inlet and special snorkelling sites on the Northern Exposure or Southern Lights tours, or upgrade to the popular Fly Raft package, which also includes a 60-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef and world-famous Heart Reef. Stand-alone scenic flights, charter options and Ocean Rafting’s Reef Seeker environmental educational program are also available departing from Airlie Beach.
Now departing from Hamilton Island – Half Day Dash, Half Day Splash, Full Eco Adventures, Ocean Fishing and Ocean Jetboat.
Ocean Rafting’s fleet of semi-rigid inflatable vessels allow you to experience an adrenalin-fuelled ride amongst the beauty of the Whitsundays, while a maximum of 32 passengers per vessel allows for a personalised experience in the pleasure of a small group.
As the original and most awarded tour operator in the Whitsundays and the only commercial company with permit permissions to access and anchor within world-famous Hill Inlet, Ocean Rafting offers the ultimate Whitsunday experience like no other!
Activities
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Accreditations
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Climate Action Innovator Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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Climate Action Leader Certified by Ecotourism Australia
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ECO Certified (Advanced Ecotourism) by Ecotourism Australia
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Quality Tourism Accreditation
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Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
Memberships
- Boating Industry Association
- Gay and Lesbian Tourism Australia (GALTA)
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Whitsundays
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