Reef and Island Scenic Flight Whitsundays

from A$319

1 hour 10 mins

Whitsundays

Take a scenic flight from Laguna Quays Airport for up to 70 minutes of air time over Airlie Beach, Conway National Park, Whitsunday Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef, featuring window seats and pilot commentary.

Key Highlights

Guaranteed window seats for all passengers
Soar over Conway National Park, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, and Great Barrier Reef
See the unique swirling sands of Hill Inlet
View the iconic Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef from above
Listen to informative pilot commentary throughout the flight

What’s included

Up to 70 minutes of scenic flight time
Window seat for every passenger
Pilot commentary during the tour
Return transfers to Laguna Quays Airport from Airlie Beach

Overview

Experience an unforgettable scenic flight over the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef, taking off from Laguna Quays Airport. Enjoy up to 70 minutes of air time as you soar above Conway National Park, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands, and the breathtaking expanse of the Great Barrier Reef, with panoramic views that reveal the scale and beauty of these renowned Australian landscapes.

Your guaranteed window seat gives you unrivalled views of iconic destinations including Whitehaven Beach, the swirling tidal patterns of Hill Inlet, and the famous Heart Reef. As you fly, the pilot provides live commentary, sharing insights about the natural wonders below.

This is the only scenic flight based at Laguna Quays Airport, allowing for a unique route that showcases more of the region than other flights. Enjoy a comfortable and informative journey, with regular departures and return transfers to and from Airlie Beach included in your experience.

Soak in the vibrant colours, intricate coral patterns, and endless blue shades of the Great Barrier Reef, making memories of one of Australia's most spectacular sights from an unbeatable aerial perspective.

Commonly asked questions.

The flight provides up to approximately 70 minutes of air time, giving you extensive views of the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef.

The flight operates from Whitsunday Air Tours' airport base, with return transfers available from Airlie Beach.

The flight takes in Conway National Park, Airlie Beach, the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, including famous sights such as Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef.

Yes. Whitehaven Beach is one of the major highlights of the flight, allowing you to see its famous white silica sand and turquoise water from above.

Yes. The aircraft flies over Hill Inlet, where you can see the distinctive swirling patterns created by the movement of sand and tidal water.

Yes. Heart Reef is one of the highlights of the Reef & Island Scenic Flight. Seeing the reef formations from the air also provides a perspective of the enormous scale of the Great Barrier Reef.

Yes. Whitsunday Air Tours guarantees a window seat for every passenger, making it easier to enjoy the scenery and take photographs during the flight.

Yes. The pilot provides commentary throughout the flight, explaining the sights, islands, reef and surrounding region as you fly over them.

Yes. The standard Reef & Island Scenic Flight has a maximum individual passenger weight of 130kg. Passenger weights are important for aircraft weight and balance and should be provided accurately when booking.

No. This is a scenic flight rather than a fly-and-land experience. The flight remains airborne while taking in the Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Great Barrier Reef before returning to the airport.

Additional info by the operator.

Important Information

Maximum passenger weight limit is 130kg
Infants aged 2 years and under must sit on a parent's lap
Children aged 3 years and over require their own seat
Operated under Civil Aviation Safety Authority Air Operator Certificate: CASA.AOC.0517