1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight
In Airlie Beach
From
£158
pp
1h 30 mins · 4.8 (813)
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.
Free cancellation
Pickup included
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_AND_DEPARTURE_TAX
- Live commentary on board
Itinerary
- 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!
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
Meeting & end point
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
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.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Fly Australia Charter Pty Ltd
- Max group size
- 13 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- cmn, yue, en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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.
- Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn
Frequently asked questions
The tour runs for around 1 hour 30 minutes. Times are approximate and may vary depending on group size, traffic, and site conditions on the day.
What's included is set out in the tour description above. As a general guide, transport and guiding are normally covered; meals, personal expenses, and gratuities are typically extra unless the description states otherwise.
We don't hold specific age or fitness guidance for this tour. Read the activity description carefully and, if in any doubt, speak to your cruise line's excursion desk before you book.