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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
4.887897 out of 5 stars
4.9
4.887897 out of 5 stars
1008 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

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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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Sophie – Netherlands

Beautiful to See The Whitsundays from above. And The Great barrier reef.

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Participants

Itinerary

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    20 pickup location options:

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

  • 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:

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

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 $214.57 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 1008 reviews

Review summary

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

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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.
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Georgina – United KingdomApril 7, 2025 – Verified booking
Lewis our pilot was very good, he had great knowledge of the area and made sure everyone got a good view of the coral heart. Would definitely recommend to anyone even nervous flyers.

Product ID: 259972

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