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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

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4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
1031 reviews
Activity provider:
Ocean Rafting
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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight
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Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
1031 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.

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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

5
5 out of 5 stars
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Miguel Angel – Australia

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

5
5 out of 5 stars
B
Benedetta – Australia

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

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Itinerary

  • 21 pickup location options:

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

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Airlie Beach

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

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • 21 drop-off locations:

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

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

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5
4.9 out of 5 stars

based on 1031 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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5 out of 5 stars
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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!
5
5 out of 5 stars
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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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