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Whitsunday Air Tours Reef & Island Scenic Flight

FROM: $289
SingleDay
FOR AGES
All Ages
4.9 (29 Reviews)
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Free Cancellations - Up To 24 Hours Before Departure

Departure Times

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Departure Point: Whitsunday Coast Airport

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Pricing Options

RRP $319 $289 AUD / Person - General (Between: 01 Apr 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)
$0 AUD / Person - Infant (0-2 years) (Between: 03 Jan 2024 and 31 Mar 2025)

Fasten that seatbelt and prepare to be mesmerised by the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef from a totally unique perspective!

  • Gaze upon the Whitsundays from high up in the air with this amazing 70-minute flight
  • Cruise over the naturally formed scenic Heart Reef
  • Soar over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and the Great Barrier Reef!
  • Guaranteed window seat for the perfect view

The Reef & Island Scenic Flight from Whitsunday Air Tours takes passengers for a truly spectacular scenic flight over the gorgeous Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, offering a totally unique perspective of this picture-perfect paradisiacal playground!

See the swirling sands and the beguilingly blue waters of Whitehaven Beach, before heading across the Coral Sea to see the stunning expanses of the Great Barrier Reef; offering you a birds-eye view of this surreal subaquatic universe- an absolute must-do on every travellers bucket list!

Highlights

  • 70 minute scenic flight
  • See the Great Barrier Reef from above
  • Admire Whitehaven Beach and Whitsunday Islands
  • Over an hour in the air
  • Truly jaw-dropping views
  • Every passenger guaranteed a window seat
  • Over-wing aircraft
  • Entertaining and informative in-flight commentary
  • Return transfers from Airlie Beach to the Whitsunday Coast Airport

All passengers are guaranteed a window seat so they can have the best view during their scenic flight. You will get to enjoy informative commentary from your pilot who will point out all the amazing views below and let you know what to keep an eye out for. Cruise low over the reefs for the best point of view and glide over Whitehaven Beach to see the swirling sands from high above - this flight offers unparalleled views of the beautiful Whitsundays.

Birdseye view of the Heart Reef


Important Information:

  • You MUST include your body weights and pick-up location when booking this tour.

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Daily Flight Times

Choose from up to 5 departure times per day. 

  • 8:30 AM
  • 10 AM
  • 11:30 AM
  • 1 PM
  • 2:30 PM

Return transfers to the airport are provided from Airlie Beach, and flights depart at regular times throughout the day

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Daily Flight Times

Choose from up to 5 departure times per day. 

  • 8:30 AM
  • 10 AM
  • 11:30 AM
  • 1 PM
  • 2:30 PM

Return transfers to the airport are provided from Airlie Beach, and flights depart at regular times throughout the day

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What To Bring

  • Camera (polarised glasses make the reef clearer)
  • Drinking water 
  • Video camera
  • Light jacket for cooler months

What's Included

  • Scenic 70 minute flight over the islands and reef
  • In-flight commentary
  • Includes scenic views of Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef
  • Return transfers from many accommodations in Airlie Beach
  • GST and all marine parks fees

What's Extra

  • All-inclusive scenic flight

Terms and Conditions


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What To Bring

  • Camera (polarised glasses make the reef clearer)
  • Drinking water 
  • Video camera
  • Light jacket for cooler months

What's Included

  • Scenic 70 minute flight over the islands and reef
  • In-flight commentary
  • Includes scenic views of Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef
  • Return transfers from many accommodations in Airlie Beach
  • GST and all marine parks fees

What's Extra

  • All-inclusive scenic flight

Terms and Conditions


Important Information: 

Whitsunday Air Tours are operated by Civil Aviation Safety Authority Air Operator Certificate: CASA.AOC.0517

Tour times listed are approximate and may vary depending on aircraft type or operational conditions.

Weight restrictions apply - 120kg max per passenger.

Infants aged 2 and under are required to sit on a parent's lap. Children aged 3 and over require their own seat. 


Your Responsibilities:

Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip. 

You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.

It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.

It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.

You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time. 


Prices/Extra Costs:

All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply. 

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.

We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.


Travel Risk/Insurance:

It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances. 


Transfers:

The Service Operator reserves the right to limit courtesy transfers to select local accommodations and/or Airlie HQ. Failure to meet at the specified pick-up location may be treated as “No Show”, for which the Client Cancellation Policy applies.


Merchant Fees:

Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.


Other: 

Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages. 

All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.


Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:

Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value. 

E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.

You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.

Cancellations


Client Cancellations:

No shows or client cancellations made within 24 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. 

Sailing Whitsundays are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period (24 hours). It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during standard business hours (9am-5pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider.

Transfers between tours can be made at the suppliers discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee. 

It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.


Supplier Cancellations:

The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary. All flights are operated at the discretion of Whitsunday Air Tours, and are subject to weather conditions, air traffic control and other influences outside of our control. 

All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.

In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.


Refunds:

All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.

Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.

You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.


Accountability/Misconduct:

All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators. 

Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.

Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.


Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel/Sailing Whitsundays. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the scenic flight?

Your flight time is 70 minutes, which is one of the longest scenic flights you can find in the Whitsundays!

Is the flight wheelchair accessible?

Whitsunday Air will take wheelchair users as long as they can get up the 2 steps to the plane with assistance from a companion. Every individual should be able to experience the beauty of a scenic flight, however due to the limitations of our aircraft and courtesy bus, it's important to ensure the conditions are suitable in advance. This is the only flight that may accept wheelchair passengers, so please enquire for more info!

Where does the flight depart?

Whitsunday Coast Airport (Proserpine Airport)

If we're driving ourselves to the airport, where do we park?

If you are making your own way to Whitsunday Coast Airport, please arrive to the grass near Whitsunday Aero Club (Lascelles Avenue, Goorganga Plains, QLD, 4800) 20 minutes prior to the flight departure time. 

Can we organise transfers from Airlie Beach?

Yes! Courtesy transfers are available and can be arranged at the time of booking or when confirming the booking with Whitsunday Air Tours.

Are there any age restrictions?

All ages are welcome. Infants aged 2 and under are required to sit on a parent's lap. Children aged 3 and over require their own seat. 

Are there any weight restrictions?

Weight restrictions apply - 120kg max per passenger.

Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9 / 5.0

Based on 29 reviews

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Reviews by our Sailing Whitsundays customers

YINETH DOMINGUEZ MORENO, 30 Nov 24
It was great. Punctual and the view of the coral reef was unforgettable.
Oscar T, 21 Nov 24
Had a great time on the plane, felt safe with the pilot telling us lots about the reef.
Eliana Paula De Pasquale, 07 Nov 24
Incredible, an activity to do at least once in a lifetime. The pilot was very friendly and explained everything to us on board. I turn the plane so we can see the most important parts on both sides of the plane. Recommended.
Alon Garber, 16 Oct 24
Great experience, loved it!
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