Take off on the closest scenic flight to your Airlie Beach accommodation with an expert pilot. Enjoy an optimal big window viewing experience as you soar above the Whitsunday Islands, the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Heart Reef for 1 hour.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide: English
Pickup included: Pickup is from central Airlie Beach accommodation. Please note your accommodation address and contact the local partner the day prior to travel to reconfirm pickup time.
Small group: Limited to 7 participants

Highlights

Fly over the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands
Admire views of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and Heart Reef
Listen to your pilot's expert commentary
Enjoy convenient hotel pickup and drop-off

Full description

Delight in a 60-minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the big window views from your comfortable fixed-wing aircraft, and learn all about the area with your experienced pilot's expert commentary. After pickup from your accommodation in Airlie Beach, head to the nearby airport for take-off. Unlike flights offered by other companies in the area, the local partner is able to take-off from much closer to Airlie Beach, saving you the long 40-minute travel time. Once up in the air, marvel at the best bird's-eye views of the 74 Whitsunday Islands. Fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations Heart Reef. After you land, transfer back to your accommodation in Airlie Beach.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Commentary
60-minute scenic flight

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

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This tour operates from the closest and most convenient airport to Airlie Beach
Exact weights per passenger must be advised when booking due to flight weight availability
Individual weights in excess of 110kg will incur an extra seat surcharge. The maximum per seat weight is 130 kgs
Please also provide the full names of passengers at the time of booking
The local partner has an advanced Ecotourism Certification: the highest level of ECO certification achievable

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It was raining most of the time which was a shame but we still went up and it was amazing !! couldn’t recommend doing a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef if you are up here. definitely recommend going to Ocean Rafting!!

February 27, 2021

June 23, 2020

Just wow!

We were separated into 2 groups of 10 people for 2 small planes. Everyone at a plane window as expected. Very well received and supervised by the 2 pilots. We then took advantage for 1 hour of this crazy panorama. I recommend

September 29, 2019

From Airlie Beach: 60-Minute Whitsundays Scenic Flight

From Airlie Beach: 60-Minute Whitsundays Scenic Flight

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