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1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese
Cantonese
English

1 hour 30 minutes

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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.

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.

Appropriate clothing and footwear must be worn

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

1

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!

Admission Not Applicable
2

Whitsunday Islands

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!

Admission Not Applicable

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/Departure Tax

Live commentary on board

Options

1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

Pickup included

Reviews

4.77

799 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great time

    Terrence B,Apr 17, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Amazing time, amazing views. Very smooth flight over the whitsunday islands and the Great Barrier Reef.

  • An unforgettable experience

    kateryna m,Apr 13, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    I booked it for my mum as a present. She absolutely loved it! My daughter and I also did twice in the past. An unforgettable experience!

  • Your sign to book this ASAP

    jamieeC1143VS,Apr 10, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Hands down one of the best experiences. Chris took us up & was great with the facts and information - can’t recommend enough

  • Great Barrier Reef from the Air

    Page O,Apr 9, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    4.00

    Seeing the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef by plane is absolutely worth doing. The time in the air was not rushed and it felt longer than it was. Our pilot was very informative and felt completely safe at all times.

  • Great day out.

    Paul H,Apr 9, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    What a fantastic opertunity to fly over the barrier reef. Felt safe and enjoyed every minute. The sites I saw would not be seen anywhere in the world so good. Piolet exellent great pilot and full of knowledge. Thank you if you are reading this book it asap don't lose your place.

  • It's a great experience...

    Yuxi D,Apr 8, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It's a great experience to see the beautiful view. In the helicopter, it wasn't hot or uncomfortable

  • Amazing

    Barry E,Apr 6, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Excellent organisation. Very helpful staff. Fantastic views of the reef. Highly recommended. Thank you for a great experience.

  • Incredible

    David T,Apr 4, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Wow! If there’s one trip you do while here I’d highly recommend booking this flight, it is a truly amazing experience

  • Do this one - you won't regret it!

    Kirbyvix,Mar 27, 2026

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    4.00

    Breathtaking flight with window seat and commentary. Giving a full hour gave us fabulous views of both Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, even dodging a rain cloud. Frequent flights offered, and we felt safe. We would recommend 100%.

  • The unforgettable scenery

    Zhenghao L,Mar 22, 2026

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Fantastic journey! Highly recommended Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef were absolutely breathtaking. The sand at Whitehaven Beach was unbelievably soft and pure, and the colors of the water looked almost unreal. The reef from above was stunning, with endless shades of blue and beautiful natural patterns. Everything felt peaceful, vibrant, and unforgettable. It was one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited, and the whole experience truly felt like a dream.

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From A$349.00

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