Scenic Flight Description: A breathtaking aerial view of turquoise water with scattered coral reefs, including a central heart-shaped formation, in a shallow tropical sea, showcasing the vibrant marine life and beauty of the island below.
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Reef and Island Scenic Flight

from A$319
1 hour 10 mins
Airlie Beach
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (24 hours prior)

Take a seat on a shared scenic flight from Whitsunday Coast Airport and spend up to 70 minutes over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. Every passenger gets a window seat and live pilot commentary, with views of Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef, plus return transfers from Airlie Beach.

  • Scenic Flight Description: A breathtaking aerial view of turquoise water with scattered coral reefs, including a central heart-shaped formation, in a shallow tropical sea, showcasing the vibrant marine life and beauty of the island below.
  • Aerial view of an island with white sandy beaches, turquoise water, green hills, and a partial aeroplane wing visible in the upper right corner—capturing the beauty of a scenic flight above vibrant reefs and lush landscapes.
  • Aerial view of shallow coral reefs and blue ocean surrounding a tranquil island under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Aerial view of a coral reef in clear blue water, featuring a distinct heart-shaped formation near the centre left, captured during a scenic flight over the island.
  • Aerial view of a coastal island with green hills, buildings, a marina, an airport runway, and surrounding blue ocean, with vibrant reef formations visible beneath the surface—an ideal scene for a scenic flight.
  • Aerial view of an island coastline with turquoise water, white sandbanks, and green forested land under a clear blue sky—a stunning scene reminiscent of a scenic flight over a vibrant reef.
  • Scenic Flight Description: A breathtaking aerial view of turquoise water with scattered coral reefs, including a central heart-shaped formation, in a shallow tropical sea, showcasing the vibrant marine life and beauty of the island below.
  • Aerial view of an island with white sandy beaches, turquoise water, green hills, and a partial aeroplane wing visible in the upper right corner—capturing the beauty of a scenic flight above vibrant reefs and lush landscapes.
  • Aerial view of shallow coral reefs and blue ocean surrounding a tranquil island under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Aerial view of a coral reef in clear blue water, featuring a distinct heart-shaped formation near the centre left, captured during a scenic flight over the island.
  • Aerial view of a coastal island with green hills, buildings, a marina, an airport runway, and surrounding blue ocean, with vibrant reef formations visible beneath the surface—an ideal scene for a scenic flight.
  • Aerial view of an island coastline with turquoise water, white sandbanks, and green forested land under a clear blue sky—a stunning scene reminiscent of a scenic flight over a vibrant reef.

Quick read before you book.

  • Priced by the seat, ideal for solo travellers and couples
  • Hill Inlet's swirling sands from above
  • Heart Reef and the outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Conway National Park and Airlie Beach on the way out
  • Regular departures through the day

Included in this tour.

  • Shared scenic flight with up to 70 minutes of flight time
  • Guaranteed window seat for every passenger
  • Pilot commentary throughout the flight
  • Return transfers between Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Coast Airport

Commonly asked questions.

You get up to 70 minutes in the air from Whitsunday Coast Airport, flying over Conway National Park, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. Highlights include Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef.

Yes, you book by the seat and share the aircraft with other guests. Every passenger still has a guaranteed window seat and hears the pilot commentary throughout.

Yes, return transfers between Airlie Beach and Whitsunday Coast Airport are included in your booking.

Flights only go ahead when the forecast allows. If the operator cancels for weather and you cannot travel on another flight, your fare is refunded, and from December to April the weather is less predictable.

Cancel at least 24 hours before your flight time for a refund, which may exclude the card processing fee. Cancellations inside 24 hours and no shows are charged in full.

Infants aged 2 and under sit on a parent's lap. Children aged 3 and over need their own seat.

Yes, the maximum weight per passenger is 120kg, and your weight is needed at booking. Our guide to scenic flight weight limits explains why.
Flights leave at regular times through the day. Weather from December to April is less predictable, so see our guide to the best time to visit the Great Barrier Reef when choosing dates.

More about this tour.

Book a seat, not the whole plane. This shared scenic flight is the simplest way to see the Whitsundays from above, with up to 70 minutes in the air and a guaranteed window seat for everyone on board.From Whitsunday Coast Airport you track over the rainforest ridges of Conway National Park and the waterfront of Airlie Beach, then out across the islands to the Great Barrier Reef. Your pilot points out the shifting sand patterns of Hill Inlet, the bright white arc of Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef along the way.Return transfers from Airlie Beach are included, and flights leave at regular times through the day, so you can slot one in around a sailing day or a snorkel trip.Celebrating with family or friends? Book the private Whitsunday reef and island flight and have the aircraft to yourselves, or read how to choose a reef tour to plan your time on the water. Explore the route, check availability and book your seat.

Additional info.

  • Maximum passenger weight is 120kg, and you will be asked for your weight when booking.
  • Infants aged 2 and under sit on a parent's lap; children aged 3 and over need their own seat.