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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight
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Top rated
4.886497 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.886497 out of 5 stars
1022 reviews

Take off on the closest scenic flight to your Airlie Beach accommodation with an expert pilot. Enjoy an optimal big window viewing experience as you soar above the Whitsunday Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Heart Reef for 1 hour.

About this activity

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
• Tours depart daily from Whitsunday Airport - Shute Harbour (8 mins from the Airlie Beach main street) • Please be aware that your ticket will display the start time of the flight and not your scheduled pickup time. Please reconfirm your pickup time and location by calling the tour provider • Please arrive at the pickup location 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time as indicated on the confirmation email you should have received from the tour provider. If you do not receive this confirmation email, please contact the tour provider • Drivers will not wait more than 5 minutes past the scheduled pickup time

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

M
Miguel Angel – Australia

The activity was really good and amazing. I will recomend this with all my friends.

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Benedetta – Australia

It was amazing! The absolute MUST do in Airlie beach! Worth every penny, loved it!

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Itinerary

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    20 pickup location options:

    Airlie Beach Hotel, Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach, at Marina Shores, Waterview Airlie Beach, Waters Edge Resort, Pinnacles Resort, Mirage Whitsundays, Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel, Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach, Coral Sea Resort Hotel, Whitsunday Reflections, Sea Star Apartments, Seabreeze Tourist Park, Colonial Palms Motor Inn, The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach, Club Wyndham Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Terraces Resort, Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour) - Airlie Beach, BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

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    Airlie Beach

    Sightseeing, Aerial view, Scenic views on the way (1 hour)

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • 20 drop-off locations:

    BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort, Nomads Airlie Beach Hostel, Colonial Palms Motor Inn, Sea Star Apartments, Whitsunday Reflections, Whitsunday Terraces Resort, Club Wyndham Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour) - Airlie Beach, Tasman Holiday Parks - Airlie Beach, Airlie Beach Hotel, Waters Edge Resort, Waterview Airlie Beach, Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach, Pinnacles Resort, at Marina Shores, Mirage Whitsundays, The Sebel Whitsundays Airlie Beach, Discovery Parks - Airlie Beach, Coral Sea Resort Hotel, Seabreeze Tourist Park

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Fly over the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands
  • Admire views of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and Heart Reef
  • Listen to your pilot's expert commentary
  • Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

Full description

Delight in a 60-minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the big window views from your comfortable fixed-wing aircraft, and learn all about the area with your experienced pilot's expert commentary.

After pickup from your accommodation in Airlie Beach, head to the nearby airport for take-off. Unlike flights offered by other companies in the area, the local partner is able to take-off from much closer to Airlie Beach, saving you the long 40-minute travel time.

Once up in the air, marvel at the best bird's-eye views 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.
After you land, transfer back to your accommodation in Airlie Beach.

Includes

  • 1-hour scenic flight
  • Guaranteed window seat for all participants
  • Pilot commentary
  • Airport lounge access
  • Free Wifi
  • Refillable water station
  • Cafe
  • Charging station
  • Secure lockers
  • Roundtrip air-conditioned transportation

Not suitable for

  • People over 275 lbs (125 kg)

Important information

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Water
  • Sunglasses

Know before you go

  • When booking this activity, it is mandatory that you and all members of your group possess a moderate to high level of mobility to load and unload the aircraft safely without any assistance. You must utilize steps and platforms to enter and exit the aircraft
  • The airport lounge offers secure lockers, air conditioning, charging stations, Wi-Fi, water dispensers, and a coffee shop
  • The activity provider has an advanced Ecotourism Certification: the highest level of ECO certification achievable
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From $218 per person

Reserve now & pay later to book your spot and pay nothing today
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 1022 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Miguel Angel – AustraliaMay 17, 2025 – Verified booking
The activity was really good and amazing. I will recomend this with all my friends.
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Benedetta – AustraliaMay 1, 2025 – Verified booking
It was amazing! The absolute MUST do in Airlie beach! Worth every penny, loved it!
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Sophie – NetherlandsApril 8, 2025 – Verified booking
Beautiful to See The Whitsundays from above. And The Great barrier reef.

Product ID: 259972

Activity provider:Ocean Rafting
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