1hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR
Overview
Enjoy a 60 minute scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet!
See the Whitsundays from above with a stunning Whitsunday 60 minute scenic flight over the islands and Great Barrier Reef, including famous Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach.
Enjoy a bird’s eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and experiencing one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, pilot commentary and the best views of the Whitsundays!
Ocean Rafting’s scenic flights depart from Whitsunday Airport, located at 12 Air Whitsunday Drive, Flame Tree, between the popular tourist destinations of Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands and just 8 minutes drive from the main street of Airlie Beach.
Departs daily at 7am, 8.30am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm
What's Included
- Views of Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Hill Inlet, Heart Reef and Great Barrier Reef
- Courtesy bus transfers
- Pilot commentary
- All Fees and Taxes
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Air-conditioned airport lounge
- Free parking at Airport
- Secure lockers
- Guaranteed window seats with big window viewing
- This tour does not pick up or depart from Hamilton Island. You can join this tour from Airlie Beach.
Meeting and Pickup
Courtesy coach door to door transfers are included from Airlie Beach accommodation or you may choose to meet at Whitsunday Airport at Shute Harbour. The airport is located 9 minutes from the main street of Airlie Beach.For Port of Airlie - please meet the bus at the Greyhound Terminal
12 Air Whitsunday Road
Airlie Beach 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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Whitehaven Beach (pass by)
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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
- Maximum weight - 125kg per person
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-6381P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon 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.
- Views of Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Hill Inlet, Heart Reef and Great Barrier Reef.
- Courtesy bus transfers.
- Pilot commentary.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Air-conditioned airport lounge.
- Free parking at Airport.
- Secure lockers.
- Guaranteed window seats with big window viewing.
- This tour does not pick up or depart from Hamilton Island. You can join this tour from Airlie Beach.
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 1hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR 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 1hour Scenic Flight Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, GBR will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Views of Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Hill Inlet, Heart Reef and Great Barrier Reef
- Courtesy bus transfers
- Pilot commentary
- All Fees and Taxes
- 60 minute reef and island scenic flight
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Air-conditioned airport lounge
- Free parking at Airport
- Secure lockers
- Guaranteed window seats with big window viewing
- This tour does not pick up or depart from Hamilton Island. You can join this tour from Airlie Beach.
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
- Maximum weight - 125kg per person
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
