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Ocean Rafting

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"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS"

Ocean Rafting visits the “Wild Side” of the Whitsunday Islands!
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Ocean Rafting visits the “Wild Side” of the Whitsunday Islands, the uninhabited islands with beautiful natural scenery brimming with marine, bird and animal life. There are two exciting tour options, the Northern Exposure and Southern Lights. Each Ocean Rafting day offers three days in one, including an exhilarating ride to Whitehaven Beach, pristine snorkelling reefs and guided Whitsunday Island National Parks walks. Ocean Rafting is the only tour to have direct access to the stunning and iconic Hill Inlet beach, and special snorkel sites at Hook Island and Border Island ensure a memorable underwater experience. The semi rigid inflatable vessels are super fast allowing guests to experience a fun ride, adventure and education amongst the natural beauty of the Whitsundays. The vessels were originally designed and built as rescue crafts and are driven by 500hp engines. 70% of the vessel is shaded providing comfort from our tropical sun. 32 passengers at most allows for personal snorkelling lessons and the pleasure of a small group. A buffet style lunch is served at the beach with plenty of time to swim in the turquoise ocean or just relax on the silica white sand. Ocean Rafting has been operating since 1997 and is proud to have special permits allowing its vessels to visit protected areas in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The Skipper and Eco Host will ensure guests have a fun filled adventure and personalised service, from the courtesy bus pick up in the morning to snorkel lessons and a guided National Park walk in the Whitsunday Islands.

10/10/2026

Just a little virtual journey to join as we fly across the The Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 😎

🎥 Ruben

03/10/2026

Isn't it funny how a little yellow rib, cruising through turquoise waters - just looks so darn delicious! 😎

01/10/2026

Sure AI can do some cool things… but it will never beat flying over the The Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority 😎

30/09/2026

We're up for two and we need you!

Ocean Rafting is a finalist in the 2026 Adventure Tourism Awards:
🚤 Best Day Tour
🌱 Eco-Tourism Award

We’d love your support! Vote for Ocean Rafting in both categories via the link in our Instagram bio.

Don’t forget to verify your vote by email. Voting closes Sunday 4 October 2026.

Thanks for backing our crew! 💙

29/09/2026

From Hamilton Island to Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and the Great Barrier Reef... with love! 🩵

Staying on Hamilton Island and want to experience the very best of the Whitsundays?

Start here.

Ocean Rafting delivers epic, multi-award-winning adventures departing directly from Hamilton Island — in our signature fast, fun and eco-certified style.

Our Full-Day Eco Adventure gives you the ultimate Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef day-out. Snorkel vibrant fringing reefs on the Great Barrier Reef, spotting turtles, colourful coral and tropical fish, before heading to the world-famous Whitehaven Beach. Enjoy exclusive access to Hill Inlet, take the short guided walk to the lookout for those iconic swirling sand views, then relax on the pristine 7km stretch of silica sand with lunch and a drink.

Short of time? Our Half-Day Splash or Half-Day Dash sounds like you! Choose either half a day spent exploring the Great Barrier Reef, or Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet - all in half a day's play!

Our expert Eco-Hosts and Master Reef Guides bring the Reef and the 74 Whitsunday Islands to life with fun, passionate storytelling, sharing local knowledge and conservation insights along the way. 🪸

Our vessels are fast, fun, and safe for all ages, and all adventure levels and ensure every guest leaves with the ultimate memories, from the ultimate Whitsundays experience! 😎

Check out our website for more! 👌

24/09/2026

Did you know Ocean Rafting also departs from Hamilton Island?

Yep, and there’s a range of epic tours to give you the ultimate Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority and The Whitsundays experience!

🎥 Emma Drake 𓆉 and Sailing Whitsundays | Travel Agency

23/09/2026

⚠️ WE NEED YOUR VOTE! ⚠️ Vote link in bio 🔗

Ocean Rafting is stoked to announce we've once again been nominated for the 2026 Adventure Tourism Awards! 🤙

The Adventure Tourism Awards recognise the outstanding achievements of tourism businesses that service youth and adventure travel sector across Australia and New Zealand.

We're nominated for the following categories:
🚤 BEST DAY TOUR - Australia & New Zealand
🌱 ECO-TOURISM AWARD - Australia & New Zealand

As the ultimate Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef adventure tourism experience, we're asking for a quick favour - a minute of your time to vote for Ocean Rafting!

To our family and friends, loyal agents, local legends, partners and our wonderful guests who have jumped aboard a Rafting boat - or those who just like to follow our journey - we need your vote (please, and thank you 😎)!

To vote, follow the link in our bio and click the top links. For the vote to be valid, you must verify your vote via an email sent to you!

Thanks for all of your continued support! 💙

Voting closes Sunday 4th of October 2026!

22/09/2026

Looking for a little end of year celebration? We'll just leave this here...

Our private charters give you the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef - your way! Whether it's a day kicking back on your own little patch of Whitehaven Beach, or exploring more of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, our expert crew can cater the ultimate day for you and your group - no matter what the occasion! 👌

Spots filling fast for Christmas parties, check out our website to learn more! 😎

Our Christmas charters are available from Airlie Beach, Daydream Island and Hamilton Island. If you're located elsewhere, give us a call to discuss!

19/09/2026

Sure the turtle and reef are pretty cool, but listen too… amongst the noise of the reef, you’ll also hear the distant calls of the humpback whales! 🐋

18/09/2026

Gold looks good on you, Airlie Beach! 🏆

It’s official Airlie Beach has been crowned Australia’s Top Small Tourism Town for 2026! 🎉

After six years of nominations, we’ve finally brought the national title home to the Whitsundays… and we reckon it’s pretty well deserved. 😎

For almost 30 years, Ocean Rafting has been lucky enough to call Airlie Beach home. It’s where our adventures begin, our crews live and work, and where we get to welcome people from all over the world to experience one seriously special part of Australia.

This award belongs to everyone who helps make Airlie Beach the destination it is today. From our fellow tourism operators and local businesses, to our community, volunteers and the passionate people who welcome visitors every single day - we did it!

A huge congratulations to our friends at Tourism Whitsundays, and everyone involved in putting Airlie Beach on the map and keeping it there.

If you're planning your next getaway, Australia's Top Small Tourism Town is waiting. 🤙

Address

Coral Sea Marina North Village, Shingley Drive
Airlie Beach, QLD
4802

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 7pm
Tuesday	7am - 7pm
Wednesday	7am - 7pm
Thursday	7am - 7pm
Friday	7am - 7pm
Saturday	7am - 7pm
Sunday	7am - 7pm

Website

http://www.oceanrafting.com.au/

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