1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese
Cantonese
English
Turkish

1 hour

Mobile ticket

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Bus pick up and drop off service available on request from 2 locations in Airlie Beach

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

All taxes, fees and handling charges

Landing and facility fees

Airport/Departure Tax

Live commentary on board

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

Options

1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

Pickup included

Reviews

4.78

661 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Fantastic experience, really worth it.

    Caroline C,

    Jul 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent experience & worth every penny. The only real way to see the Great Barrier Reef. We thoroughly enjoyed it & got some amazing photographs, a real highlight of our 5 week adventure. Book it, you wont regret it!

  • Incredible experience

    Kate D,

    Jul 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    An amazing flight over the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef. We both loved every minute of it even though it was quite windy. Our pilot did an amazing job.

  • wonderful

    Harrison C,

    Jul 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very good journey, beautiful view, professional staff, will let each side see every attraction, White Paradise, Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef and some small islands, the sea like jelly. But people who are sensitive to riding a boat may need to take car sickness pills in advance, as there can be some bumps and dizziness if there is wind or the plane turns.

  • Great flight

    David E,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Smooth flight with incredible views and good communication throughout, also managed to see some migratory wales

  • Must do.

    Michelle B,

    Jul 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was amazing. It exceeded my expectations. The pilot made sure everyone was able to get the best photos possible. I did my research which said to go at medium to low tide to see the most of the beach and reef.

From AUD 318

4.78
661 reviews