Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach

• Courtesy pickup and drop-off bus service from selected locations in Airlie Beach
• 70-minute scenic flight
• Live commentary by your pilot
• Window seat for all passengers
• Marine park fees, airport fees, and taxes

Return transfers are included from selected Airlie Beach locations & hotels. Please check availability to see pick-up points.

Check availability to see starting times.

Know before you go

• Not suitable for People over 287 lbs (130 kg)
• If the weather is unsuitable on the day, the activity provider’s staff will make an assessment and contact you directly. In this case, the flight will be rescheduled at a more appropriate time or day. If you’re unable to reschedule then a full refund will be offered

• Sunglasses
• Camera

• Customer-requested cancellations made at least 5 days prior to travel will receive a refund of 95% of the total booking amount. The remaining 5% will be retained as a non-refundable administration and booking fee. Cancellations made within 4 days of travel will incur a 100% cancellation fee, including no-shows. 
• Should supplier be required to cancel or the operation of the tour for any reason, including on the rare occasions due to inclement weather, an alternative date or itinerary will be offered to the passenger. If the alternative date or itinerary cannot be arranged or agreed upon, a full refund will be authorised. If the passenger accepts the alternative date or itinerary, no refunds will be issued.
• Tour itinerary may be subject to change without notice due to weather conditions or operational requirements.
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction

No. Up to 70 minutes refers to time in the air. Allow additional time for pickup from a selected Airlie Beach location, the transfer to Whitsunday Coast Airport, check-in and the return journey. Flights operate at regular times during the day, with available departure choices shown for your travel date.

No. This is an aerial sightseeing experience, with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Heart Reef and the outer reef viewed from the aircraft. The flight returns to Whitsunday Coast Airport after the scenic circuit.

Yes. Infants aged two and under travel on a parent’s lap, while children aged three and over require their own seat. Each passenger with their own seat receives a window seat.

The normal flight path is designed to showcase all three, together with the Whitsunday Islands and the wider Great Barrier Reef. Your pilot provides commentary to help you identify the different locations below. The precise route and visibility can vary with weather and operating conditions.

A scenic aircraft can feel more immediate than a commercial flight, and some movement may be noticeable in windy conditions. Every guest has a window view, and your pilot provides commentary throughout the journey. If motion sickness is a concern, prepare in the same way you normally would for a flight.