Explore the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsundays from the air on an unforgettable helicopter ride. View one of the seven natural wonders of the world from your guaranteed window seat.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Learn more
Duration 1 hour: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Audio guide included: English
Pickup included: Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Small group: Limited to 3 participants

Highlights

Fly over the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands in a helicopter
See the Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach from above
Benefit from personal and informative commentary from your expert pilot
Enjoy a guaranteed window seat

Full description

Get unforgettable views of the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands with a modern helicopter ride. Take a 1-hour scenic flight with guaranteed window seating and in-flight pilot commentary. Enjoy aerial views of the 74 Whitsunday Islands off the north coast of Queensland. Fly above the islands for stunning views of landmarks such as Shute Harbour, Molle Islands, Long Island, Dent Island, Hamilton Island, Daydream Island, Hill Inlet, and Hardy Reef. Gain not 1m but 2 passes over Whitehaven Beach, and a bird's-eye view of the famous Heart Reef, nestled amongst the coral reef's bright colors. Then, return to the mainland and land at Whitsunday Airport, where a complimentary shuttle bus transfer can take you back to your hotel or other location in Airlie Beach.

Includes

1-hour flight over the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands
Guaranteed window seats
In-flight pilot commentary
Complimentary courtesy bus transfers between Airlie Beach and meeting point

Not suitable for

People over 264 lbs (120 kg)

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination

Important information

Know before you go

As well as an individual weight limit of 120 kilograms, all flights are also subject to a total all-up weight limit
All flights are subject to pilot discretion, weather, aircraft availability, and air traffic control
In the event that the local partner cancels/postpones any flight(s) due to adverse weather conditions, they will attempt to reschedule your flight or a full refund will be given
The local partner will endeavor to achieve on-time performance, although accept no responsibility for missing flights or tour connections arising from operational delays
Flight time listed is approximate and may vary depending on aircraft type

Customer reviews

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5 /5

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This was an amazing experience. A helicopter flight will give you the best view possible of the reef, I highly recommend it if your budget allows. It's more costly than other things but totally worth it, I'd do it all over again! The helicopter pilot (can't recall his name) was a good bloke and definitely made the experience great.

June 30, 2022

This was a fantastic experience! Everything went smoothly and to plan, from initial booking to the actual helicopter flight. The pilot, Nicholas, was really friendly and interesting, generally chatting to us, as well as giving us relevant information and answering questions about what we were seeing. The flight itself was amazing and we saw the white sands of Whitehaven Beach and the beautiful swirls and turquoise/blue patterns of the sea. We marvelled at the extensive Great Barrier Reef below us, then arrived at the heart-shaped reef, circling it several times and were able to get wonderful photos of everything. This is definitely a trip for the bucket list and not to be missed!

June 13, 2022

Airlie Beach: Great Barrier Reef & Islands Helicopter Flight

Airlie Beach: Great Barrier Reef & Islands Helicopter Flight

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