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Half Day Dash – Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet departing Hamilton Island
Highlights
- Experience the thrill of an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach, immersing yourself in stunning coastal scenery.
- Explore the pristine shoreline of Hill Inlet, where you can swim or unwind in a tropical paradise.
- Join guided walks through the Whitsunday Islands National Park, discovering the region's wild beauty and diverse wildlife.
- Enjoy the convenience of a half-day tour, perfect for nature lovers seeking adventure without the full-day commitment.
The Ocean Rafting Half Day Dash offers a bucket-list adventure in the convenience of half a day, departing from Hamilton Island and including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and a guided walk in the Whitsunday Islands National Park. This tour departs twice daily at 8 am and 12.30 pm.
Unlike other tours, we offer ultimate access to the Hill Inlet beaches, allowing you to explore the shoreline, enjoy a refreshing swim, or simply relax in paradise.
Discover the wild beauty of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet on this unforgettable half-day eco adventure – perfect for nature lovers and explorers alike.
Itinerary highlights
Hill Inlet Beach and Lookout
The tour takes you straight to Whitehaven Beach; stroll along the untouched silica sands and join a guided National Park walk to the Hill Inlet Lookout, where you’ll witness the breathtaking fusion of swirling sands and turquoise waters – one of the most iconic views of Australia.
Unlike other tours, we offer ultimate access to the Hill Inlet beaches, allowing you to explore the shoreline, enjoy a refreshing swim, or simply relax in paradise.
Whitehaven Beach
Enjoy Whitehaven Beach with a refreshing swim in the turquoise waters, followed by some morning or afternoon tea in this stunning island paradise.
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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