Reef & Whitehaven Spectacular - ~60 Minute Helicopter Tour

5.0 (6 reviews) Airlie Beach, Australia
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Duration1h - 2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 3 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Please Note: Weight Limits Apply*
Looking to fill something from your bucket list? This is the tour for you! This one hour helicopter tour gives you a birds eye view of The Whitsunday Islands, and The Great Barrier Reef.

First we head out past South Molle Island Island as we approach Whitsunday Island where we take in the natural beauty of Whitehaven Beach, and the swirling sands of Hill Inlet.

We then set out to visit one of the seven natural wonders of the world, The Great Barrier Reef. We'll be seeing some of it's most famous reefs, including Hook Reef, Bait Reef and Hardy Reef, with it's world Famous Heart Reef.

As we head back home, we'll fly past Hayman Island and Hook Island and finish up with some more views of the Molle Island Group, with Whitsunday Island and Long Island in the distance.

*This tour has a maximum passenger weight limit of 130kg/286lb per seat, and total combined passenger weight of 230kg/507lb.

What's included

  • In Flight commentary and voice activated communication.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Air Sickness Tablets

What to expect

  1. Shute Harbour
    Pass by
    As we fly past Mount Rooper and over Shute Harbour, the gateway to The Whitsundays, you'll be likely to see a ferry or two on their way out to the islands. Additionally, you'll see some of the smaller reefs and islands that surround the coast.
  2. South Molle Island
    Pass by
    The first of the big Islands we pass by will be South Molle Island. Looking a bit further to the south and you'll also spot Long Island.
  3. Whitsunday Island
    Pass by
    Whitsunday Island is the largest island in the Whitsundays, covering an area of 275.08 km² In addition to it's magnificent fringing reefs and beaches.

    Whitsunday Island boasts some of most beautiful scenery in the world, with the pure white sands of Whitehaven Beach and the twisting blue waters of Hill Inlet, both of which are just around the corner.
  4. Whitehaven Beach
    Pass by
    Whitehaven Beach is best recognised by it's brilliant white sands and turquoise waters, thought to have been brought to the beach over millions of years by prevailing sea currents.

    Across from Whitehaven Beach, on Haslewood Island you'll also find Chalkie's Beach, with it's fringing reef system home to a variety of fish and sea turtles

    Whitehaven Beach is about as picturesque as they get, so make sure you have your camera ready!
  5. Hill Inlet
    Pass by
    Just north of Whitehaven Beach we'll see Hill Inlet, which is best viewed from the seat of a helicopter
  6. Great Barrier Reef
    Pass by
    As we begin to head out to the reef, you'll be able to take in a bit more of Whitsunday Island, before heading out past Border Island.

    The first of the major reefs you'll see will be Hook Reef.
  7. Heart Reef
    Pass by
    Part of the larger Hardy Reef, Heart Reef is an internationally recognised attraction that brings in travelers from all over the world. Named after it's perfect heart shaped structure of coral, Heart Reef is best viewed from above
  8. Great Barrier Reef
    Pass by
    As we return to Shute Harbor, we'll take in some more of the Great Barrier Reef, with aerial views of Hardy Reef and Bait Reef.
  9. Hayman Island
    Pass by
    Hayman Island is the northern most island of the Whitsunday Islands, and is home to the popular Hayman Island Resort. The island also boasts stunning beaches, reefs, cliffs and mountain look-outs.
  10. Hook Island
    Pass by
    Hook Island, while mostly uninhabited, has many popular attractions including Stonehaven Bay, Butterfly Bay, Nara Inlet, Macona Inlet, and the Hook Island Marine Park, which is filled with coral reefs. mangrove forests, seagrass beds and beautiful beaches. As we fly over, keep an eye out for the surrounding reefs arrangement of marine life such as turtles, dolphins and dugongs.
  11. Molle Islands National Park
    Pass by
    Before reaching the mainland we do another fly by past North and South Molle Islands, with Whitsunday Island and Long Island out in the distance.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet you 15 minutes before your scheduled start time on your ticket at the main terminal of Whitsunday Airport, Flametree, QLD 4802.

End point

We will meet you 15 minutes before your scheduled start time on your ticket at the main terminal of Whitsunday Airport, Flametree, QLD 4802.

Pickup details

We will meet you 30 minutes before the start time on your ticket at the reception area of your accommodation in our air-conditioned courtesy shuttle.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour has a maximum passenger weight limit of 130kg/286lb per seat, and total combined passenger weight of 230kg/507lb.
  • Time duration is 30 minutes for pick up and 30 minutes for drop off. The actual helicopter tour is approximately 60 minutes long.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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