Top Experiences in Hill Inlet

This tour operates over 2 days to allow you to plenty of time explore the wonderful Whitsundays, Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef.
GSL Aviation's signature 60-minute scenic flight includes in-flight commentary, a guaranteed window seat that showcases the iconic sights of the Whitsunday Islands with spectacular aerial views of the swirling sands of Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach and the famous Heart Reef.

Your day at Whitehaven commences with a direct cruise from Port of Airlie on our fast, stable and modern custom-built catamaran. On arrival you will have access to Whitehaven Beach Club with up to 5 hours beach time. A Buffet lunch will be served on the beach and there is plenty of time to explore this pristine part of the world. Why not take a self-guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout with magical views of the Whitsunday Islands.

Join us on the "Adventure of a lifetime" around the crystal clear turquoise and untouched waters of the Whitsunday Islands. Departing Airlie Beach you will board "Thundercat" a certified climate action leader and custom-built vessel to suit your next adventure - say goodbye to seasickness!

During this action-packed day you will explore the world-famous Whitehaven Beach, climb to Hill Inlet lookout and snorkel two epic locations on the Great Barrier Reef. Of course, during all of these activities, we will also provide snacks, water and a buffet-style lunch !!

An amazing and unforgettable experience.

This is our most popular flight and with great reason! Combining both the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one including the world famous Heart Reef!

Enjoy the iconic scenery as you soar in our specially designed scenic flight aircraft, featuring high wings and large panoramic windows ensuring unobstructed views.

Your pilot will point out land marks to ensure all on board have time to capture that special shot and take in the beauty.

Includes the Whitsunday Islands, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach, The Great Barrier Reef and Heart Reef!

All passengers are Guaranteed a window seat.

Running commentary is provided during your entire flight.

Fly Australia is committed to sustainability through responsible environmental and cultural practices and actions towards conservation and climate change.

Duration: 60 - 70 minutes.

Experienced Operator providing the most comprehensive and all inclusive air tour in the Whitsundays, with guaranteed window seats for every passenger. Fly over the stunning Whitehaven Beach, Heart Reef, and Hill Inlet and learn interesting facts about the region thanks to your pilot's commentary. Take advantage of guaranteed window seats to snap incredible photos.

Sail the Whitsundays in a 62-ft gaff rigged schooner - one of the only tallships to sail regularly to Whitehaven Beach. Help out with the sails or chill on deck as the sails fill in the breeze. Head for the Whitsundays' iconic beach - Whitehaven. Disembark at Tongue Bay for a 10-minute walk to the Hill Inlet lookout. Capture some pics of the world's most photographed beach before heading down to experience the soft, white sand. Spend an hour and a half on the beach before heading back for lunch on board as you sail to a beautiful snorkelling spot where the water is teaming with fish and the coral is dazzling. Then it's homeward bound while snacking on a fruit platter and the sails, winds permitting, carry you back to Coral Sea Marina North.

Cruise to superb, 7km-long Whitehaven Beach on Whitsunday Island. From the beach’s northern end, a leisurely 1.3km-return guided hike to Hill Inlet lookout follows a path walked by the Whitsundays’ traditional owners, the Ngaro people. Back at Whitehaven’s southern end, swim or relax on the sand, or enjoy another leisurely hike the southern Whitehaven Beach Lookout and view the length of Whitehaven Beach. A delicious gourmet BBQ lunch is waiting for you back on the Whitehaven sand.

Your Chill and Grill experience includes
- Scenic Cruise through the Whitsunday Islands, with a brief pick-up stop at Daydream Island and Hamilton Island to collect more guests.
- Up to 6 hours on Whitehaven Beach
- Guided walk to Hill Inlet and Lookout
- Walk to Whitehaven Beach Lookout
- A gourmet BBQ on the beach
- Morning and afternoon tea
- Beach games
- Protective stinger suits
- Dedicated host for the duration of the day

Come and experience an iconic Whitehaven Beach & Hill Inlet day trip, captained by a true-blue Aussie skipper.

THE EXPERIENCE: Enjoy 5 hrs at 2 beaches with an Aussie Beach BBQ lunch served on Whitehaven! Ice cold beers and drinks taken ashore for your convenience.

Participate on a Guided Bush-Walk to Hill Inlet Lookout (+ an optional walk to Whitehaven Lookout) or simply relax on the beach.

Don't forget your camera as we cruise past Daydream & Hamilton Islands as well as the full length of Whitehaven Beach.

This family owned and operated tour is hosted by Capt Dan & crew, and has been in the family since 1989.

FARE INCLUDES: BBQ lunch, stinger suits, morning & afternoon tea and transfers from your accommodation.

THE VESSEL: Indoor, outdoor and upstairs seating - the choice is yours. With a licensed bar & toilets onboard for your convenience. One of the few fast vessels you can walk around when underway.

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest & most diverse eco system in the world. It is the world’s largest Marine Reserve, about half the size of Texas. The Reef is visible from outer space appearing as a thin white line along the Queensland coast. Within the Reserve are more than 10% of the world's species of marine fish, over four thousand species of hard & soft corals and six of the world’s seven species of turtles. Giant Humpback Whales migrate to its warm crystal clear waterways every year to give birth to their babies

John & Lynne Boyce are your key to discovering Australia’s most treasured water wonderland. In recognition of Lynne's expertise The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has granted her the title : Master Reef Guide She has published “Gourmet Sailing..Delicious Dining on the Great Barrier Reef”, a cook book detailing the meals they serve. The duo have been exploring the Reserve for more than 30 years & they look forward to sharing their knowledge and experience

Sail and Dive the Outer Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands on our 16.4m ketch and enjoy your first dive for free. Kiana is the only vessel in the region that caters for small numbers to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Explore, dive or snorkel the incredible diversity of the islands and outer Great Barrier Reef. This eco accredited trip offers great opportunities for both certified and first-time divers (*Terms & Conditions apply to 45+ years non Certified Divers).
• Outer Reef snorkelling and scuba diving (weather permitting)
• Whitehaven Beach and the Whitsunday Islands
• Fully equipped for scuba diving with Dive Instructor and compressor on board
• Freshly prepared meals on-board
• All cabins and saloon area fully air-conditioned
• Fully covered aft deck to protect you from the tropical heat
• Licensed bar on board, Beer and Wine
• Relaxed tour with lots of in and out of water activities

Don't forget that the 1st dive is FREE (not transferable).

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves and snorkel some of the most abundant coral reefs, stop-over at the many beaches and bays, enjoy the various island trails or soak up the sun while lazing on the soft white sands - the possibilities are endless. Check out our website for inspiration to create your ideal private charter or chat to our team today!

"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS"

Visit three top destinations whilst having the ride of your life! Each Ocean Rafting day includes an exhilarating ride to world famous Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet Beach and Lookout, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks, all in one day! The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing you to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. 

Ocean Rafting offers two different Whitehaven Beach tours to choose from, the Northern Exposure and the Southern Lights tour. The significant difference between the two tours is that the Northern Exposure offers more snorkelling time and the Southern Lights offers more Whitehaven beach time.

Ocean Rafting is the only tour operator to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach and secret snorkel sites around the Whitsundays ensuring a memorable underwater experience.

Sail around the Whitsunday Islands aboard a 70-year-old ketch for a full 2 days/1-night adventure. Sleep in our comfortable air-conditioned vessel and wake to a beautiful island sunrise. Our crew will take you to the best snorkelling locations along the fringing reefs where you will see a diversity of tropical fish and marine life.
• Freshwater Jacuzzi
• Meals freshly prepared on board
• Private cabin available
• Fully air conditioned
• Spacious deck and shade awnings
• Full 2 days and 1 night
• Experienced and knowledgeable crew
• Best snorkelling spots
• Relaxed tour

Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet!

See the Whitsundays from above with a stunning Whitsunday 60 minute scenic flight over the islands and Great Barrier Reef, including famous Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach.

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays!

Ocean Rafting’s scenic flights depart from Whitsunday Airport, located at 12 Air Whitsunday Drive, Flame Tree, between the popular tourist destinations of Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands and just 8 minutes drive from the main street of Airlie Beach.

Departs daily at 7am, 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm

Move away from the tourist hot spots and discover something spectacular in the Whitsundays with our customisable experiences. Explore the unique world beneath the waves and snorkel some of the most abundant coral reefs, stop-over at the many beaches and bays, enjoy the various island trails or soak up the sun while lazing on the soft white sands - the possibilities are endless. Check out our website for inspiration to create your ideal private charter or chat to our team today!

Dreamed of visiting Whitehaven Beach, or the gorgeous Heart Reef? Then look no further! This two & a half hour helicopter tour takes you to Whitehaven Beach, where you'll enjoy a one & a half hour stay, complete with nibblies and ice cold beverages.

The tour begins at Shute Harbour, where we begin our journey by flying out past Molle Island, Hamilton Island, on our way to the beautiful Whitsunday Island, where we'll land on the world famous Whitehaven Beach for a one and a half hour stop. Enjoy a drink & a bite to eat before some free time to explore the beach.

We then take off past the beautiful Hill Inlet, and head for the world famous Great Barrier Reef. Where we visit some of it's more popular destinations including Hook Reef, Bait Reef & Hardy Reef, as well as the renowned Heart Reef.

As we head back to Shute Harbour, we'll fly past Hayman Island, Hook Island and finish up with some more views of the Molle Island Group, with Whitsunday Island and Long Island in the distance.

When you live aboard our yacht, your days adventure begins when you wake and continues unabated till well after dark. John & Lynne like to say that “their guests can go snorkelling over colourful corals accompanied by hundreds of friendly fish before breakfast and each day just gets better from there…”

All daily activities are personally guided which ensures your in depth appreciation of the wonders of nature both above and below the water. Lynne has been selected by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority (GBRMPA) to be a “Master Reef Guide” (the highest honour that GBRMPA can bestow). She is a “Citizen Scientist” specialising in the Reef World which has been her passion for more than 50 years. John & Lynne have a unique permit issued by GBRMPA granting them access to most of the Marine Park and they have spent a lifetime discovering its secrets that they willingly share with their guests.

Potential guests should read the TripAdvisor reviews for Whitsunday Luxury Sailing

Let us take you to one of Australia’s best and world recognised beaches. Take in the view of all 74 Whitsunday Islands as we make our way passed Hamilton Island, Hazelwood Island and more, before show casing the second most photographed destination in Australia ‘Hill inlet’.

Experience the best of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one day with a Whitsunday scenic flight and Ocean Rafting adventure! Experience the Whitsundays’ ultimate destinations… Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and secret snorkelling locations.

Enjoy a bird’s eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays!

Following your flight, enjoy an Ocean Rafting adventure, offering three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. The Southern Lights tour offers more beach time and the Northern Exposure tour offers more snorkelling time.

Tour The Whitsunday Islands from above in our Robinson 44 Helicopter. Visit one of the most beautiful and recognised beaches in the world, Whitehaven Beach, for a relaxing one and a half hour stay with canapés and refreshing beverages. Take a walk on the stunning white sanded beach and visit the swirling sands of Hill Inlet, one of the most photographed locations in the world.

Looking to fill something from your bucket list? This is the tour for you! This one hour helicopter tour gives you a birds eye view of The Whitsunday Islands, and The Great Barrier Reef.

As we depart Shute Harbour we'll head out past South Molle Island Island as we approach Whitsunday Island where we take in the natural beauty of Whitehaven Beach, and the swirling sands of Hill Inlet.

We then set out to visit one of the seven natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef. While only a small sample of what the great barrier reef has to offer, we'll be seeing some of it's most famous reefs, including Hook Reef, Bait Reef and Hardy Reef, with it's world Famous Heart Reef.

As we head back to Shute Harbour, we'll fly past Hayman Island and Hook Island and finish up with some more views of the Molle Island Group, with Whitsunday Island and Long Island in the distance.

Sit back and relax as you take in the Whitsunday Islands onboard Camira, a speedy 85ft ocean-going catamaran. Departing from Port of Airlie and Daydream Island, you will enjoy the spectacular Whitsunday scenery en route to your first stop of the day, snorkelling one of the best fringing reefs the Whitsundays has to offer. After your snorkelling experience, it is anchors up as our expert crew heads for Whitsunday Island, the largest in the Whitsunday group, where you can take the easy hike up to take in world-renowned Hill Inlet.
Camira Sailing Adventure is an all-inclusive experience, so going hungry or thirsty will not be a problem while onboard Camira, guests will enjoy morning and afternoon tea as well as a very generous BBQ lunch. Camira also includes beer, wine, ciders, and soft drinks.

Viper is the only tour fast enough to get you to the hero destinations all in one day! No other tour can have you snorkelling on the outer Great Barrier Reef, doing the Hill Inlet bushwalking, and relaxing on Whitehaven Beach itself, in just a single day.
Our Marine Biologist on board conducts a guided snorkel safari on the reef for those who are interested. The spacious swim platform and in-water stairs make getting in and out of the water easy.
Our Rolls Royce jets offer comfortable cruising speeds of around 36 knots, with very little environmental impact.
Due to the speed and manoeuvrability of the boat, all passengers MUST be 130cm or taller to ride.