Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight
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This scenic flight tour takes you over the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef from Airlie Beach. You will see famous sights like Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet during a 60-minute flight. The fixed-wing aircraft has large windows for great views and a pilot who provides live commentary throughout the journey.
The tour includes courtesy bus transfers from central Airlie Beach accommodations, making it easy to reach the departure point. Flights depart from Whitsunday Airport and Coral Sea Marina North, with pick-up times varying by tour option. Children under 2 can join free if they do not occupy a seat.
This flight is not wheelchair or stroller accessible and has a surcharge on Australian public holidays. Passengers must provide full names and exact weights when booking due to flight weight limits. The tour suits those wanting a relaxed aerial view of the Whitsundays and reef.
The experience offers a unique perspective of one of Australia's most photographed reef locations and its surrounding islands, ideal for nature lovers and photographers.
Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight Price & Options
Itinerary
About 1 h- 07:0008:3009:4511:3013:0014:30
Meeting point Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour) - Airlie Beach
You can depart at 07:00, 08:30, 09:45, 11:30, 13:00, or 14:30. Please be on time for your chosen departure.
Whitehaven Beach
- 08:0009:3010:4512:3014:0015:30
Drop-off Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour) - Airlie Beach
Return flights are available at 08:00, 09:30, 10:45, 12:30, 14:00, or 15:30. Your return options depend on your selected departure time and the itinerary length.
Highlights
- 60-minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands, Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet
- Bird’s eye view of the 74 Whitsunday Islands
- See one of the most photographed reef locations
- Fixed-wing aircraft with large windows and pilot commentary
What's Included
- 60-minute reef and island scenic flight
- Views of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef
- Pilot commentary
- Courtesy bus transfer from accommodations in central Airlie Beach
What's Not Included
- Meals and beverages
- Other personal expenses
- Pickup from Long Island, Hamilton Island, Hayman Island, or Daydream Island
- Surcharge fee on public holidays payable onsite
Child Adult Policy
- Children aged 0-1 can join free if they do not occupy a separate seat
Things To Know
- Full names and exact weight per passenger must be provided when booking due to flight weight limits
- Arrive 50 minutes before your scheduled flight time
- Smartphone tickets accepted
Starting End Point
Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour) - Airlie Beach
- Time: 07:00
- Time: 08:30
- Time: 09:45
- Time: 11:30
- Time: 13:00
- Time: 14:30
- Address: 12 Air Whitsunday Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
- Please refer to the map for assistance
- Pick-up and drop-off services are available
- This is a shared transfer and early or late pick-up is possible
- Operator will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
- Departures from Airlie Beach: The Northern Exposure tour departs at 8:45am and the Southern Lights tour departs at 10:00am from Coral Sea Marina North Airlie Beach
- Courtesy coach pick-ups are available from local accommodation houses from 7:45-8.15am for the Northern Exposure tour and from 8:45-9:30am for the Southern Lights tour
- For scenic flights and Fly + Raft packages, courtesy coach pick-ups are available from 06:10am – 1:45pm
- Please reconfirm pick up time 24 hours prior with your accommodation or call Ocean Rafting on 07 4946 6848
Location
- Whitsundays
- Airlie Beach Airplane Tours, Airlie Beach
How To Redeem
- Enter the venue directly with this voucher
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
- Use your voucher at the selected date and time
Cancellation Policy
- Free Cancellation: Cancel at least 48 hours before the scheduled visit to receive a refund.
- Late Cancellation: Cancellations made less than 48 hours before the scheduled visit will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
- Refund Processing Charges: Approximately 4% will be deducted from the refundable amount to cover payment gateway and refund transaction fees. These charges are not retained by JTR Holidays.
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