1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef on a 70-minute scenic flight. See the iconic Heart Reef and capture stunning photos from your guaranteed window seat.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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!
What's Included
  • Bus pick up and drop off service available on request from 2 locations in Airlie Beach
  • Bottled water
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Landing and/or facility fees
  • Goods and Services Tax (GST)
  • Airport and departure taxes
  • Live commentary on board
Additional Information

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.

  • 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.
Location
12 Air Whitsunday Rd
Air Whitsunday Road
Fly Australia Charter, Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour Airport) Meeting Time is 30 minutes before your booked flight departure time. Please arrive on time as we do not wait if you are late. There is free car parking at the airport while you take the scenic flight.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Kamnium
Jul 29, 2024
Stunning flight - Absolutely amazing flight! Did it for the 2nd time, and again a great experience. The views themselves are absolutely stunning, but also nice commentary and gentle flying from the pilot, convenient pick up from the town, nice cafe nearby – everything was top-notch again. Thorougly recommend!
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Emily_g
Jul 26, 2024
Flawless and unforgettable! - Such a bucket list experience for me. From the pick up to take off everything was absolutely flawless. The views over the Great Barrier Reef are something I will remember for a lifetime. Thank you for such an incredible trip!
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Mawfamily
Jul 16, 2024
Just Do It! - Awesome flight, incredible to see the islands and reef from above. Lots of whales seen as well. Lovely crew, competent pilot! . Highly recommend
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Traceys4545
Jul 12, 2024
The wonder - Definitely a bucket list flight. So much to see and be wowed by. Felt safe and relaxed. Definitely recommend to all! Worth it!!
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Hongfang_j
Jul 11, 2024
The flight is really... - The flight is really smoothly and got the clear view heart reef. That’s fantastic. Thanks for the lovely journey.
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F7227fijg
Jul 5, 2024
Fantastic! - Brilliant scenic flight! Amazing views. Excellent pilot (flight felt very safe) with very good knowledge and commentary. Convenient pick up and drop off. A touch awkward getting in and out of plane for someone tall like myself but comfortable once seated on plane. Would highly recommend 👌
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Anonymous
Jul 3, 2024
nice tour - とてもいい旅でした。私はパイロットの隣席に座っていました。とてもラッキーでした。天気もよかった。Alexも運転技術とても上手ですし、安心できました。the great barrier reef is so beautiful and the White heaven beach looks like painting. what a day!
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Yvonnezhao
Jul 2, 2024
Love it - About 70mins in the sky. Will see the fantastic views of whitsunday island and heart reef from the air. Such an incredible experience. we even saw several whales.
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Debbie_h
Jul 26, 2024
Flight for the bucket list - Listening to the The lovely pilot and just the views from above I was plane sick sorry … should’ve taken a Kwell, but partner enjoyed the flight 😃
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Lei_h
Jul 16, 2024
The view is amazing but... - The view is amazing but they had asked me to fly with another flight at last minute and put me on the back seat which is the only seat away from the window. However the view is great but some else all has the seat just next to the window except mine. I believe they have had different experiences of the flight. It is a worth to go but they shouldn’t charge the same for the seat away from the window.
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