• Oregon Inlet - Shortly, we will cross the Oregon Inlet, a waterway connecting the Pamlico Sound with the Atlantic Ocean. Interestingly, it was formed in 1846 due to a massive hurricane! During that storm, a ship named the Oregon was in Pamlico Sound. Legend has it that the Oregon was returning to Edenton, North Carolina from Bermuda, and was near the Outer Banks when the hurricane struck. The turbulent seas lifted the ship and gently placed it on a sandbar! What a stroke of luck!

• Bodie Island Lighthouse - Soon, we will reach Coquina Beach and the Bodie Island Lighthouse. Coquina Beach is named after the coquina clams found here, but it is renowned for something entirely different: the wreck of an old ship!

• Whalebone Junction Information Center - Outer Banks Visitors Bureau - Welcome to The Outer Banks and Cape Hatteras National Seashore! This beautiful coastline is rich with tales of lost colonists, shifting sands, and, of course, pirate ghosts! Let’s dive in!

Note: The tour spans over 59 miles, featuring more than 49 audio stories, and takes approximately 4-6 hours to complete.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Herbert C. Bonner Bridge - Ahead is the Herbert C. Bonner Bridge, constructed in 1963. To the right of the bridge lies the expansive Pamlico Sound, which stretches 80 miles long and about 18 miles wide, yet never exceeds a depth of 26 feet! Rivers from the mainland flow into the sound, forming the second-largest estuary in the US, after Chesapeake Bay. The shallow waters offer excellent fishing opportunities. Pamlico Sound is where 90% of North Carolina’s commercial fishermen harvest their crabs, oysters, and clams!

• Oregon Inlet Life Saving Station - On our left is the Oregon Inlet Life-Saving Station from 1874. It is the only structure visible when the bridge meets land again; you can’t miss it. Imagine being on a ship in the dark, trying to find a dock along this coast before the advent of radar, GPS, or sonar. Navigating this cape or the Oregon Inlet was challenging, and shipwrecks were so frequent that the Outer Banks earned the nickname “The Graveyard of the Atlantic.”

• Pamlico Sound - To the right of the bridge is the vast Pamlico Sound, measuring 80 miles long and about 18 miles wide, yet never deeper than 26 feet! Rivers from the mainland flow into the sound, creating the second-largest estuary in the US, after Chesapeake Bay. The shallow waters are ideal for fishing. Pamlico Sound is where 90% of North Carolina’s commercial fishermen catch their crabs, oysters, and clams!

• Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge - We are now traveling through 13 miles of nature preserve! This is the Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, extending from the bottom of the Oregon Inlet to the northern border of the Rodanthe community. It is part of what scientists call “the Atlantic Flyway,” a corridor used by migratory birds to travel along the coast, akin to a highway in the sky! Birds use these beaches as rest stops on their journey.

• Pea Island Beach - Parking for Pea Island Beach is coming up shortly. This beach is popular, yet so vast that it never feels crowded! Even if you don’t venture into the water, take a moment to relax on the sand and enjoy the stunning view.

• Jug Handle Bridge - We are driving along Jughandle Bridge. But why does this bridge exist? After all, we are not traveling from one island to another, just alongside the island!

• Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site & Museum - To our left is another life-saving station, the Chicamacomico US Life-Saving Station. Like the Oregon Inlet Life-Saving Station, it served as a base for rescue crews to live, monitor the coast, and conduct training exercises with a unique device known as a beach apparatus. But what exactly is that?

• The Mother Vine - The Outer Banks are home to some intriguing historical artifacts, but one of the most unique is found on Roanoke Island. Known as the Mother Vine, it is the oldest grapevine on the continent still producing grapes! The vine is approximately 400 years old, though its exact origin date is unknown.

• Kite Point - We are nearing a small area on our right that locals call “kite point.” It is merely a strip of sandy beach, but it has become a hub for kitesurfing! The beaches nearby have been popular with windsurfers since the 1970s. Kite Point is the perfect spot to witness this thrilling sport in action. But where did kitesurfing originate?

• Cape Hatteras Lighthouse - Remember how the Bodie Lighthouse was so poorly constructed that it leaned like the Tower of Pisa? Well, you are about to see the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, which also faced challenges in its early days.

• Teach’s Lair Marina - We are approaching Teach’s Lair Marina. It will be the collection of boats on our right shortly. As you might have guessed, the marina and many other landmarks here are named after Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard.

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Set off on an enchanting journey along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore with this self-guided tour of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Immerse yourself in a rich history, from the mysteries of the Lost Colony to the infamous pirate Blackbeard, all while enjoying breathtaking ocean views. Explore the iconic Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, discover the unique marine life of the Pamlico Sound, and much more. The tour concludes at the Hatteras Ferry, offering the option to continue your adventure on the secluded island of Ocracoke. The barrier islands are ready to be explored!

After booking, check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.

Purchase once and use it for a whole year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.