Outer Reef and Beach Scenic Flight
Additional Information
Tour departure times are subject to tides to ensure optimal snorkelling and scenic flying conditions.
Departure times are generally between 7.30am and 2.00pm.
Once a booking has been made our reservations team will be in contact to confirm the departure time of your tour date.
All flights are operated at Air Whitsunday discretion and are subject to time change due to weather, tides and other aircraft variables.
- Included in price:
- Seaplane flight over the Outer Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Whitsunday Islands, Touch-and-go Water Landing at the Great Barrier Reef, Comprehensive in-flight commentary, Airlie Beach Hotel transfers.
- What to bring:
- Sunglasses, Camera and/or video camera, Drinking water
- Fitness level required:
- Low
- Child policies:
- Children aged 2-12 years are valid to travel at child rates. Infants aged under 2 years are valid to travel free of charge and will be required to sit on the lap of parents using a lap extension baby belt.
- Departure points:
- Airlie Beach, Queensland
Whitsundays, Queensland
Long Island, Queensland - Departure time:
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No Specific Times Daily
- Pickup/departure instructions:
Flights operate from the Main Terminal at Whitsunday Coast Airport in Proserpine, which is approximately 35mins from Airlie Beach. All tours offer compimentary hotel pick up and drop off service in Airlie Beach.
- Duration:
- 1 hour 20 minutes plus transfer times
- Approximate Return Time:
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Tour return times are subject to tides.
Return times are usually at 10.30am and 3.30pm.
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Tour Details
- Operator
- Air Whitsunday - Whitsundays Seaplane
- Destinations
- Airlie Beach, Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Shute Harbour and Whitsundays
- Departs From
- Airlie Beach, Whitsundays and Long Island
Tour Description
Relax in absolute comfort as our seaplane showcases the Whitsunday Island National Park and the breathtaking expanse of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park World Heritage Area.
During the course of this 80 minute scenic flight you will take in views of Shute Harbour, the Molle Group of Islands, Daydream Island, Whitsunday Passage, Hayman Island, Hook Island, Whitsunday Island (the largest national park island in the group), Whitehaven Beach, the amazing swirling sands of Hill Inlet and then accelerate across the Coral Sea to the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to take in the sights of Bait Reef, home of the amazing stepping stones, Hook Reef and Hardy Lagoon (the most photographed location of the entire Great Barrier Reef Marine Park!). We will also show off one of our biggest natural wonders to you, the perfectly shaped Heart Reef.
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Outer Reef and Beach Scenic Flight
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