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From Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Scenic Flight with Pickup

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From Airlie Beach: Whitsundays Scenic Flight with Pickup
4.9  / 5841 reviews
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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
Small group
Limited to 7 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Kim – Netherlands

Great activity and a must do. What a spectacular view

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Kim – Netherlands
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Attila – Norway

The flight was magnificent and we were also lucky with the sunny weather that provided excellent views. Definitely recommended!

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Attila – Norway

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    20 pickup location options:

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

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Airlie Beach

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

  • Bus/coach

    (15 minutes)

  • 20 drop-off locations:

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

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)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Water
  • Camera
  • 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 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

based on 841 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Service
    5/5
  • Organization
    5/5

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Kim – NetherlandsNovember 11, 2024  – Verified booking
Great activity and a must do. What a spectacular view
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Attila – NorwayNovember 14, 2024  – Verified booking
The flight was magnificent and we were also lucky with the sunny weather that provided excellent views. Definitely recommended!
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Cari – United StatesNovember 30, 2024  – Verified booking
I loved that it was a small group, the pilot was a great commentator and we saw the beauty of the reef and Whitsundays from the sky.
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Product ID: 259972

Activity provider:Ocean Rafting

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