1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight | 1 hour

585 Reviews | Airlie Beach
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1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight
2 Adults x $190.94
$381.88
Approx Total
$381.88
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Italian, Turkish
  • Bus pick up and drop off service available on request from 2 locations in Airlie Beach
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Landing and facility fees
  • GST (Goods and Services Tax)
  • Airport/Departure Tax
  • Live commentary on board

Overview

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.

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Pickup details

Lagoon Carpark Bus Stop - next to carpark, near the wood pedestrian bridge - pick up will be 40 mins prior to the departure time Port of Airlie - pick up will be 30 mins prior to departure time, Port of Airlie Terminal – Bus Pickup Zone, 24 The Cv Rd, ... Airlie Beach QLD 4802 Please be there on time as we do not wait if you are late. Read more ▼

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Meeting points

Fly Australia Charter, Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour Airport) Meeting Time is 30 minutes before your booked flight departure time. Please arrive on time as we do not wait if you are late. 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

  • Airlie Beach (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!

  • Whitsunday Islands (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!

  • Heart Reef (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.

  • Hill Inlet (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.

  • 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!

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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.
  • Due to comfort and weight and balance, our aircraft seats have a weight limit of 130KG and we will need to weight every passenger during the check-in process, if you are over weight at the time we are unable to take you on as a passenger on the scenic flight, and no refunds will be provided. If you are close to our aircraft seat limit of 130KG please weight yourself a few days before the flight. If you determine that you are unfit to go on the scenic flight and notify us before 24 hours of the scenic flight departure time we will be able to provide a change a date or refund.
  • We will try our best at accommodating passengers seating requests, however, passengers within the same booking group may not be seated together due to weight and balances of the aircraft to ensure the safety of flight operation.
  • This activity is a weather dependent activity.
  • You will receive a confirmation email after your booking. Please note a confirmation email is a notification that we have received your booking but it can be subject to change due to weather, weight and balance of our aircraft, minimum passenger requirements and opeartional requirements.
  • Please provide us with accurate contact information
  • Passengers with medical conditions that may be affected by flight should consult a doctor before booking and inform us.

Free Cancellation

June 12100% refund
June 13No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

585 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    526
  • 4 stars
    30
  • 3 stars
    4
  • 2 stars
    7
  • 1 star
    18

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 526 reviews with 5 stars

Great flight

Published on Feb, 2025

A marvellous flight over the great barrier reef. A guaranteed window seat was brilliant so we could both enjoy the stunning views of the heart of reef and the spectacular beaches

Fabulous tour

Published on Feb, 2025

A smooth ride on fixed wing aircraft with fantastic view of Hill Inlet Lagoon, whithaven beach, and heart reef. Everyone got a window seat.

Good service

Published on Feb, 2025

Booked direct which is the cheapest way. Unfortunately we could not fly and had to cancel just 25 hours before trip. Full refund was paid, no fuss. Good customer service.

Amazing views!

Published on Jan, 2025

Run don’t walk to this amazing opportunity to see the Barrier reef from the sky. It is a once in a lifetime experience. The planes were comfortable, the pilots were safe and knowledgeable and the scenery is amazing. We had a cloudy day, but it did not affect the colors. Great day! Thank you Anthony and team!

Flight over Great Barrier Reef

Published on Jan, 2025

What an amazing experience! Flying over the Great Barrier Reef and Whitehaven Beach was stunning. I would highly recommend this trip.

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