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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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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!
Pickup included
717 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sikemi M,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
It was absolutely fantastic! We were lucky with the weather we got- it was perfect and our pilot was amazing!


ThweThweMoe W,
Nov 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
Good communication, smooth process, good experience from pick up, throughout the flight to drop off. Would definitely recommend to my friends.
9pcw8rg8kf,
Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
Had a problem with the plane, returned after 20 minutes, didn’t get to see Great Barrier Reef, only got half refund. Just was a huge inconvenience since we specifically flew out just for this.
Saintilan,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Spectacular flight over the reef, Whitehaven beach and the beautiful islands of the Whitsundays. Pilot Chris was great: knowledgeable and a safe pair of hands. Highly recommended and excellent value




Rhianna B,
Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
The shuttle bus driver used one word directions. When we arrived ‘name?’ and ‘ready’ as we were heading back to the bus. A little more direction would have been helpful. The flight itself was something I will never forget. The colours of the water and the natural beauty of the reef from the sky was more incredible than I imagined!
qiong y,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Good weather with good views, coming to the Great Barrier Reef by helicopter, well worth the trip. White Paradise Beach is beautiful and the heart-shaped reef is brilliant. Eleven of us were happy.
Gary J,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
Exhilarating opportunity to experience the reef and Whitsundays from the air. Focus on safety, but fun and informative.
carli,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
Absolutely incredible experience. The views are unreal! The pickup was easy and when my original tour was not going to happen they called and rescheduled me for another one. The flight itself was smooth and the pilot was awesome. Would definitely recommend!
Chenxi Y,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
Enjoy the view so much, but feel dizzy and sick during the latter part of the flight. However, every members here are nice
Randy P,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
Very well organized and comfortable flight the tour was great from the convenient pick up and drop off There was a nice cafe to relax before the flight. All in all it was a great day.
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