From Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands & Heart Reef 60-Minute Scenic Flight

Whitsundays Scenic Flight Over Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach

This 60-minute scenic flight from Airlie Beach takes you soaring over the Whitsunday Islands' most spectacular sights, including the world-famous Heart Reef and pristine Whitehaven Beach. Your high-wing aircraft guarantees window seats for everyone, providing unobstructed views of 74 tropical islands, swirling sandbars at Hill Inlet, and the intricate coral formations of the Great Barrier Reef.

The flight path covers the region's highlights that can only be properly appreciated from above. You'll drift over Whitehaven Beach's brilliant white silica sands, witness the shifting tidal patterns at Hill Inlet, and capture photos of Heart Reef's naturally formed heart shape. Your pilot provides live commentary through headsets, sharing local knowledge about the landmarks below while you photograph some of Australia's most recognisable natural wonders.

What is Included

• 60-minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands
• Window seat guarantee on high-wing aircraft
• Live pilot commentary via headset
• Round-trip transfers from Airlie Beach hotels or Port of Airlie
• Pre-flight refreshments in climate-controlled lounge
• Pre-flight briefing
• Free airport parking if arriving independently

Good to Know

The flight lasts 60 minutes with pickup from your Airlie Beach accommodation or the Port of Airlie. Free parking is available at the airport for independent arrivals. You'll need to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure time.

Photo ID matching your booking name may be required at check-in. Seating is allocated based on aircraft balance requirements, so specific seat requests cannot be accommodated. Large bags and alcohol are not permitted on board.

Weather conditions may affect flight duration and route, with rescheduling or refunds offered if flights cannot operate safely. The experience is not wheelchair accessible.

For more ways to explore this stunning region, consider booking a Whitsundays sailing adventure to experience these islands at sea level, or discover other Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tours to get up close with the coral formations you'll see from above.