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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.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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!
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!
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
Pickup included
773 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kevin T,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
Amazing experience. Very professional set up. The views where formed a once in a lifetime experience. Thanks
sharont757,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The trip did not start well. Email said meet 30mins before trip, however I read wrong my fault, it was 35min before for pick up, 30min if travelling with own car. Driver would not wait therefore we got taxi to airport which was fine, got there and made to wait 45 mins before take off! We were sat at the back, could not hear what the pilot was saying :( Flying over Whitsundays was amazing however I could not really see as I was sitting on left side of plane. Pilot did say on the way back we would pass it again and have photo opportunity but he did not. Overall was a bit disappointed as the trip was a lot of money and in my opinion not worth it

Tim W,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
A fantastic fly over the whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef for those that want to stay on dry land!
Andrea G,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
It’s a must do ! It was amazing , They pick you up and take you to the airport , very well organised . Everything is explained , safety etc .
Isabella H,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
It was beautiful! Really breathtaking how the Great Barrier Reef looks from above. Because it is a small plane, there was some turbulence, but nevertheless the flight is highly recommended!
Francine L,,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
Extraordinary experience! Everything was perfect. Wonderful flight! We were even taken directly to the marina, saving us a delay.
TraceyMcEntee,,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
Wow! What a fabulous experience which went above and beyond our expectations. The team at Reef Adventures were very professional and extremely friendly. I’m not a confident swimmer but under their guidance I felt safe and enjoyed seeing all the beautiful fishes and corals so much. We’d highly recommend this tour.
andy16yat,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had high expectations for this trip and it did not disappoint. The plane and pilot are great , yes not much leg room, bur it is a small plane. The views and the way the pilot described what we were seeing was great. Would definitely recommend
Christopher C,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was such an enjoyable experience, it was wonderful to see the islands and the barrier reef from above. There were just 4 of us in the plane, in addition to the pilot, whose commentary was excellent. Would highly recommend this, you have to take this opportunity if in the Airlie Beach area.
Nora A,,Feb 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had an amazing time. A once-in-a-lifetime flight over the reef and Whitehaven. The views were stunning!
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