1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight
Overview
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.
What's Included
- 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
Meeting and Pickup
If Being picked up from out front Nomads Airlie Hostel 336 Shute Harbour Rd - 40 mins prior to departure time, The van will be waiting on the road outside of Nomads HostelIf Being Picked up from Port of Airlie - pick up will be 35 mins prior to departure time, in front of the Cruise Whitsundays Terminal – Passenger loading zone (Across zebra crossing) Please ensure you are at the pickup location on time
12 Air Whitsunday Road
Flametree QLD 4802, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Airlie Beach (pass by)
Whitsunday Islands (pass by)
Heart Reef (pass by)
Hill Inlet (pass by)
Great Barrier Reef (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- Where complimentary shuttle bus transfers are offered, passengers are responsible for being ready at the designated pickup location and time provided. If a passenger misses their scheduled shuttle bus pickup for any reason and must make their own way to the airport or departure point, all associated transport costs will be the passenger's responsibility. No reimbursement, refund, credit, or compensation will be provided for alternative transport arrangements.
- We strongly recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances, including flight cancellations, weather disruptions, travel delays, medical issues, and other events that may affect travel plans.
- The operator accepts no responsibility for missed tours, cruises, flights, accommodation bookings, transfers, or other travel arrangements resulting from delays, rescheduling, cancellations, or changes to any of our products or services. Passengers should allow adequate time between bookings and avoid scheduling tight connections.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight?
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Activity code: C-74405P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Helicopter Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- 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.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight will be included in your confirmation email from City Helicopter Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
- Where complimentary shuttle bus transfers are offered, passengers are responsible for being ready at the designated pickup location and time provided. If a passenger misses their scheduled shuttle bus pickup for any reason and must make their own way to the airport or departure point, all associated transport costs will be the passenger's responsibility. No reimbursement, refund, credit, or compensation will be provided for alternative transport arrangements.
- We strongly recommend that all passengers purchase comprehensive travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances, including flight cancellations, weather disruptions, travel delays, medical issues, and other events that may affect travel plans.
- The operator accepts no responsibility for missed tours, cruises, flights, accommodation bookings, transfers, or other travel arrangements resulting from delays, rescheduling, cancellations, or changes to any of our products or services. Passengers should allow adequate time between bookings and avoid scheduling tight connections.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
