Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight: An Unforgettable 70-Minute Experience
4.8
431 Ratings
Flametree
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef on a 70-minute scenic flight. See the iconic Heart Reef and capture stunning photos from your guaranteed window seat.
Duration:
1 hour, 10 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Airlie Beach - 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!
What's Included
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Bottled water
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Landing and/or facility fees
- Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Bus pick up and drop off service available on request
- Airport and departure taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Tea and coffee
Additional Information
A spectacular and memorable adventure.
Our top-selling flight combines the best of both worlds - the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, including the renowned Heart Reef!
Soar high and take in the incredible views in our specially-equipped sightseeing aircraft, complete with high wings and expansive panoramic windows for uninterrupted vistas.
Our pilot will highlight various landmarks to make sure everyone on board has ample opportunities to capture the perfect picture and appreciate the stunning scenery.
The trip includes views of the Whitsunday Islands, Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach, The Great Barrier Reef, and Heart Reef!
Every passenger is guaranteed a window seat.
Fly Australia is dedicated to upholding sustainable practices and encouraging respect for the environment and cultural heritage, as part of our commitment towards conservation and addressing climate change.
Trip duration is 70 minutes.
- 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.
Location
12 Air Whitsunday Rd
Air Whitsunday Road
Fly Australia terminal, Whitsunday Airport
Free Parking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(431 Ratings)
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Karen_h
Mar 25, 2024
Great Barrier Reef Fly-Over - We had perfect weather - very unusual for this time of year. We could see the reef very well. Brock was informative and helpful. Note that the cafe closed at noon (right when we returned / possibly because it was a Sunday). We would do it again!
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Caroline_m
Mar 25, 2024
Weather is in charge - Our flight was cancelled due to the weather. However communication and flexibility with this company was fantastic. I also want to mention that Quantum of the Seas tendered to Schute Harbor. There is a shuttle bus to town and the meeting place is close by. Maybe we can take the flight some day.
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Charles_n
Mar 24, 2024
An amazing experience,... - An amazing experience, once in a lifetime.
The Staff we're amazing, we really had a spectacular view of a lifetime. The Pilot was amazing.
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John_g
Mar 24, 2024
A Great Flight - This is a special way to see the Reef. The crew was great and made this a most memorable day for us.
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Claudia_p
Mar 21, 2024
Thank you. - Unfortunately my flight cancelled due to bad weather. To be honest I wasn't surprised but I remained hopeful ! I'm still leaving a review though because all my dealings with this company were positive. I was on a cruise ship just spending one day at Airlie Beach. I didn't know where we were tendering so wasn't sure about the pick up. The communication with this company was great and when my flight cancelled the refund was processed really quickly. I live in London but if ever I'm lucky enough to return to Airlie Beach I wouldn't hesitate to rebook this tour.
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243hilaryw
Mar 19, 2024
Once in a lifetime trip - An absolutely once in a lifetime trip. Superb views of the islands and Great Barrier Reef including heart reef. Our pilot gave us great information on what we could see and gave us plenty of opportunity for fabulous photos. Don't be put off if you think the plane is small and the flight will be rough. It was really smooth. I would recommend this trip to anyone
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Jstrode0
Mar 18, 2024
Unbelievable experience - Unbelievable experience! I was terrified of flying in a small plane, but the pilot was made us all feel very comfortable. We also found out a lot of random facts about each of the islands and also the reefs! Would 100% do this again
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Matthew_m
Mar 18, 2024
Exception experience - The trip was organised online and instructions were clear. Great driver pickup with preparation talk en route. Well organised and professional. Flight was as expected as weather was a bit stormy. The Great Barrier Reef defies words or pictures. Thank you for taking us to see a natural phenomenon. It’s a memory forever!
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Sophie_h
Mar 26, 2024
Amazing but obstructed view - Very informative staff and such a beautiful view, definitely an unmissable activity. Only knocked a star because I was sat directly next to the wing and so my view was quite obstructed. I understand someone has to have that seat but there could be a slight discount for the obstructed view.
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Susan_w
Mar 18, 2024
Great flight - The views were spectacular, the flight was smooth the pilot gave us plenty of information about the surrounding areas.
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