1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

4.8
(703 reviews)

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

An amazing and unforgettable experience.

This is our most popular flight and with great reason! Combining both the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef in one including the world famous Heart Reef!

Departing from the iconic Shute Harbour airport, only 9 mins drive from Airlie Beach main street.

Enjoy the iconic scenery as you soar in our specially designed scenic flight fixed wing aircraft, featuring overhead high wings and large panoramic windows ensuring unobstructed views.

Your pilot will point out land marks to ensure all on board have time to capture that special shot and take in the beauty.

Includes the Whitsunday Islands, Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach, The Great Barrier Reef and Heart Reef!

All passengers are Guaranteed a window seat.

Live commentary during your entire flight.

Fly Australia is committed to sustainability through responsible environmental and cultural practices and actions towards conservation and climate change.
Duration: 60 - 70 mins.

What's Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Courtest bus pick up and drop off service available on request from 2 locations in Airlie Beach
Landing and facility fees
Airport/Departure Tax
Live commentary on board

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Travel Shack Airlie Beach - 40 mins prior to departure time, The van will be waiting on the main road outside of Travel Shack at Waterson Way Port of Airlie - pick up will be 35 mins prior to departure time, Port of Airlie Terminal – Passenger loading zone (Across zebra crossing), 24 The Cv Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Please ensure you are at the pickup location on time

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Meeting point

Fly Australia Charter, Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour Airport) Meeting Time is 30 minutes before your booked flight departure time. Please ensure you arrive on time. There is free car parking at the airport while you take the scenic flight.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    Arriving at the Fly Australia Passenger lounge you will be met by your local experienced pilot who will fill you in on the tour ahead. We will board the aircraft and take off for our tour over the beautiful Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. Remember to bring your camera, there will be unlimited photo opportunities!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Whitsundays Scenic Flight takes you over some of Australia's most iconic and beautiful landscapes including the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef & breathtaking islands of the Whitsundays. You will enjoy panoramic sights from the comfort of our seat in our specially designed scenic flight aircraft. This is a must do!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Heart of the Reef! Your pilot will make gentle turns around the magical Heart Reef to ensure all on board have time to capture that perfect shot and take in the iconic sights below.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Pass overhead the beautiful swirling sands and Crystal blue waters of Hill Inlet, your pilot will make two passes of this iconic Whitsundays location to ensure all passengers have a great view and time to take in the Beauty.

    Admission ticket free
  • Great Barrier Reef (Pass by)

    During the flight we will spend time at the Great Barrier Reef, flying at low level you will see amazing sights below. Often marine life is spotted including whales, Manta rays and sharks. Your pilot again will make multiple passes of the Reef to ensure all enjoy amazing views and have time to take in the sights below of this natural wonder of the world. The Great Barrier Reef!

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to comfort and weight / balance limits of the aircraft, Maximum passengers weight is 130KG
  • Flight time is an estimate and dependent on weather, wind, cloud, other air traffic, air traffic control. The flight time may vary slightly as a result.
Supplied by Fly Australia Charter Pty Ltd

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Cancellation Policy

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

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