60-Minute Whitsundays Scenic Flight

About this experience

The 60-Minute Whitsundays Scenic Flight is an aerial tour departing from Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach, covering the reef and island landscapes of the Whitsunday region over one hour. The Whitsundays comprise 74 islands set within the Coral Sea, midway along the Queensland coast, and the area includes Whitehaven Beach, consistently rated among Australia's finest stretches of sand, as well as Hill Inlet, where tidal shifts create swirling patterns of white silica and turquoise water. For visitors based in Cairns or travelling through Queensland, this flight offers a direct aerial perspective on a reef system that covers over 340,000 square kilometres. During the flight, the pilot provides running commentary on the landmarks below, including Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and Heart Reef, a naturally formed coral formation visible only from the air. The aircraft follows a route that takes in open Coral Sea waters and the outer reef edge, giving passengers a clear sense of the scale of the Great Barrier Reef. A courtesy bus transfer from central Airlie Beach accommodations is included in the booking. Food and drinks are not provided. The flight is not suitable for wheelchair users. Tickets cover the one-hour scenic flight, pilot commentary, and the return transfer from Airlie Beach.

Highlights

• Departs from Coral Sea Marina in Airlie Beach
• Full 60 minutes in the air over the Whitsunday region
• Fly over 74 islands set within the Coral Sea
• See Whitehaven Beach, rated among Australia's finest
• View Hill Inlet's swirling silica and turquoise water
• Covers reef and island landscapes of coastal Queensland

What is included

• 60-minute reef and island scenic flight
• Views of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef
• Pilot commentary
• Courtesy bus transfer from accommodations in central Airlie Beach

Not included

• Food and drinks

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the experience.