Ride a Sightseeing Plane and Drift on the Ocean, Experience a Flying Raft Adventure


Please note that infants and children must be counted in the total number of passengers.
Children aged 0‑1 can join this activity for free.
Group size: 4‑32 persons.
A minimum of 4 persons is required for this activity to proceed. If the minimum number is not met, an alternative date or a full refund will be arranged.
If 'Northern Journey', 'Southern Lights Journey', or 'Flying Raft Adventure' are scheduled on Australian public holidays (e.g., Christmas, New Year, Easter long weekends, etc.), a surcharge will be collected on‑site: AUD20 per adult, AUD10 per child, and AUD50 per family (2 adults and 2 children).
This activity is not suitable for bringing prams or wheelchairs.
The voucher is valid only for the specified date and time.
Please use the voucher on the selected date and time.
Please present your e‑voucher.
Please present your voucher for direct entry.
Hotel transfer details:
Complimentary shuttle service is included. All timings will be confirmed after booking.
Departing from Airlie Beach: Northern Journey at 08:45, Southern Lights Journey at 10:00, departing from Coral Sea Marina North Airlie Beach.
Guests joining the 'Northern Journey' can take the complimentary shuttle from their local accommodation between 07:45‑08:15.
Guests joining the 'Southern Lights Journey' can take the shuttle between 08:45‑09:30.
Guests joining the scenic flight and flight + rafting packages can enjoy complimentary shuttle transfers, with timings between 06:10‑13:45.
Please reconfirm the shuttle timing with your accommodation 24 hours in advance, or call Ocean Rafting at 07 4946 6848.
No refunds for late arrivals or no‑shows.
Whitsunday Coast Airport.
Time: 07:00.
Address: 12 Air Whitsunday Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia.
How to get there: Located between the popular tourist destinations Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands, just an 8‑minute drive from the main street of Airlie Beach.

Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the activity starts
In case of bad weather or force majeure, the supplier may cancel the trip and arrange a reschedule or a full refund
Take a scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands for the best aerial views of the 74 islands in the archipelago
Visit must‑see spots including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and secret snorkelling locations
Exclusive Whitsundays itinerary that goes directly to Hill Inlet Beach at Whitehaven Beach
Join a guided bushwalk to capture stunning photos of swirling silica sand and turquoise waters
Snorkel at different locations for a chance to see a wide variety of amazing marine life
The "Northern Exposure" option offers more snorkelling time, while "Southern Lights" gives you more beach time
The "Plane + Inflatable Boat" combo package lets you explore the Whitsundays from the air, on the water, and underwater in one day or over two days
Boat Route:

[Itinerary Reference]:
Scenic Flight + Southern Lights Drift Tour (more time to enjoy Whitehaven Beach)
Departure: Meet at Whitsunday Airport. Available departure time: 08:30 (Please ensure you attend the activity at the time selected during booking)
Attractions/Activities: 8 hours, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, National Park Walk
Return: Arrive back at Whitsunday Airport. Available return time: 16:30 (subject to the departure time selected during booking and the duration of the tour)
Itinerary is subject to change based on traffic and weather conditions
Aurora Flight + Inflatable Boat Tour (more snorkelling time)
Departure: Meet at Whitsunday Airport. Available departure time: 07:00 (Please ensure you attend the activity at the time selected during booking)
Attractions/Activities: Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, National Park Walk
Return: Arrive back at Whitsunday Airport. Available return time: 15:30 (subject to the departure time selected during booking and the duration of the tour)
Itinerary is subject to change based on traffic and weather conditions

Join a Whitsundays scenic flight and ocean drift adventure to experience the best of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef in one day! Experience the ultimate destinations of the Whitsundays — Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and secret snorkelling spots.
Choose the "Northern Exposure" itinerary for more snorkelling fun, or the "Southern Lights" itinerary for more time on Whitehaven Beach during the drift tour.

If you prefer snorkelling as your main activity, we recommend the "Northern Exposure" itinerary; if you prefer spending more time on the beach, we recommend the "Southern Lights" itinerary. The journey from Airlie Beach to Whitehaven Beach may take 1 ‑ 1.5 hours, depending on wind, tides, swell, and weather conditions.

Relax on Whitehaven Beach and enjoy the stunning views for a leisurely afternoon

Take a scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands to see numerous islands and famous attractions

Board an inflatable boat for an exciting ocean drift adventure!



Jump into the sea and enjoy snorkelling surrounded by marine life

Merchant nameScenic Flight & Ocean Drift, Experience Fly & Raft Adventure
AddressWhitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour) - Airlie Beach
CityQueensland
CategoryTickets
Latitude and longitude of address148.755741,-20.278441
Guest2026
I hike the trails along this coast all the time so I wanted to see what they loo...
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