Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef 1-Hour Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach
by Fly Australia Charter Pty Ltd
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$698Overview
The flight lasts about 1 hour and departs from Shute Harbour airport, just 9 minutes from Airlie Beach main street. Passengers board a fixed-wing aircraft designed with overhead high wings and large panoramic windows to provide clear views of the scenery below. A pilot provides live commentary throughout the flight and points out landmarks to allow time for photos. The route covers the Whitsunday Islands, including Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach, then continues over the Great Barrier Reef with multiple passes at low altitude to observe marine life such as whales, manta rays, and sharks. The flight includes a slow circle around the Heart Reef so all passengers can see and photograph this famous feature. All passengers are guaranteed a window seat. A courtesy bus pickup and drop-off service is available from two locations in Airlie Beach upon request. The operator follows environmental and cultural conservation practices during the flight. Total flight time is approximately 60 to 70 minutes.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Airlie Beach
Passengers meet at the Fly Australia Passenger lounge where the local pilot provides a briefing on the upcoming flight. After boarding the aircraft, the plane takes off from Shute Harbour airport for the scenic tour. Passengers are advised to bring cameras for the many photo opportunities.
Whitsunday Islands
The flight passes over the Whitsunday Islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. Passengers see famous islands and beaches from the plane’s panoramic windows, enjoying views of the natural scenery from the specially designed aircraft.
Heart Reef
The pilot makes gentle turns around Heart Reef, allowing every passenger to view and photograph this distinctive reef formation shaped like a heart.
Hill Inlet
The aircraft flies over Hill Inlet twice, giving passengers views of the swirling white sands and clear blue waters characteristic of this well-known Whitsundays location.
Great Barrier Reef
The flight continues over the Great Barrier Reef, flying at low altitude to provide views of coral formations and marine life such as whales, manta rays, and sharks. Multiple passes are made to maximize viewing time of the reef below.
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.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef 1-Hour Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach
by Fly Australia Charter Pty Ltd
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.A$698Overview
The flight lasts about 1 hour and departs from Shute Harbour airport, just 9 minutes from Airlie Beach main street. Passengers board a fixed-wing aircraft designed with overhead high wings and large panoramic windows to provide clear views of the scenery below. A pilot provides live commentary throughout the flight and points out landmarks to allow time for photos. The route covers the Whitsunday Islands, including Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach, then continues over the Great Barrier Reef with multiple passes at low altitude to observe marine life such as whales, manta rays, and sharks. The flight includes a slow circle around the Heart Reef so all passengers can see and photograph this famous feature. All passengers are guaranteed a window seat. A courtesy bus pickup and drop-off service is available from two locations in Airlie Beach upon request. The operator follows environmental and cultural conservation practices during the flight. Total flight time is approximately 60 to 70 minutes.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Airlie Beach
Passengers meet at the Fly Australia Passenger lounge where the local pilot provides a briefing on the upcoming flight. After boarding the aircraft, the plane takes off from Shute Harbour airport for the scenic tour. Passengers are advised to bring cameras for the many photo opportunities.
Whitsunday Islands
The flight passes over the Whitsunday Islands, part of the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage area. Passengers see famous islands and beaches from the plane’s panoramic windows, enjoying views of the natural scenery from the specially designed aircraft.
Heart Reef
The pilot makes gentle turns around Heart Reef, allowing every passenger to view and photograph this distinctive reef formation shaped like a heart.
Hill Inlet
The aircraft flies over Hill Inlet twice, giving passengers views of the swirling white sands and clear blue waters characteristic of this well-known Whitsundays location.
Great Barrier Reef
The flight continues over the Great Barrier Reef, flying at low altitude to provide views of coral formations and marine life such as whales, manta rays, and sharks. Multiple passes are made to maximize viewing time of the reef below.
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.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.