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Reef and Island Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach
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Reef and Island Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation
- 24 hours prior100% refund
- Within 24 hoursNo refund
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 5 more
Good for avoiding crowds
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Overview
Take a scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef that provides unobstructed views of tropical islands surrounded by turquoise ocean and coral reef. Your pilot-guide shares informative commentary and points out landmarks including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Airlie Beach.
- Whitsundays scenic flight from Airlie Beach
- Choose from several departures throughout the day
- See Shute Harbour, Whitehaven Beach, Heart Reef, and Daydream Island among other landmarks
- Includes hotel pickup and drop-off
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What's Included
In-flight pilot commentary
Guaranteed window seats
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Hotel pickup and drop-off (Subject to availability) Contact GSL for more information 07 4946 9097
Food and drinks
Departure & Return
384 Shute Harbour Rd , 384 Shute Harbour Rd, Airlie Beach QLD 4802, Australia
This activity will end right where it started.GSL Whitsundays
What To Expect
Begin your tour with pickup at your Airlie Beach accommodation before your scheduled flight.
Transfer to Whitsunday Airport to board your small plane for the scenic flight in the high-wing aircraft. All passengers get a window seat and a safety briefing before your pilot soar up over the island and turns toward Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Your pilot makes two passes over Australia's most famous beach before passing over Heart Reef and Hardy Reef on the way out to the Great Barrier Reef.
Sights include Shute Harbour, Hamilton Island, Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach, Heart Reef, Hook Reef, Hayman Island, Hook Island, and Daydream Island. Your tour ends with return to Airlie Beach and transfer back to your accommodation.
Transfer to Whitsunday Airport to board your small plane for the scenic flight in the high-wing aircraft. All passengers get a window seat and a safety briefing before your pilot soar up over the island and turns toward Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Your pilot makes two passes over Australia's most famous beach before passing over Heart Reef and Hardy Reef on the way out to the Great Barrier Reef.
Sights include Shute Harbour, Hamilton Island, Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach, Heart Reef, Hook Reef, Hayman Island, Hook Island, and Daydream Island. Your tour ends with return to Airlie Beach and transfer back to your accommodation.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers (Ages 3+)
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
- Weight restrictions apply on all flights. 125kg max per passenger.
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
- OPERATED BY GSL Aviation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Reef and Island Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Reef and Island Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Reef and Island Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Reef and Island Scenic Flight from Airlie Beach?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Breathtaking views of the reef
Gaurav_N
, Apr 2022
The scenic flight was a very great experience. Breathtaking views of the Whitsundays and great barrier Reef. We had our pick up organised from Airlie beach. Each seat was a window seat and the pilot ensured the heart reef was shown to both sides. Excellent trip and would definitely recommend.
Magic experience
msfiggs
, Mar 2022
You won’t regret this
Christie
, Mar 2022
Absolutely loved this. It was truly amazing to see the Whitsundays from air, this close. Commentary was just right, letting us know where to look, history, when to take our photos and then time for us just to absorb this amazing scenery. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host , Mar 2022
Hi there,
Thank you for your wonderful review. This is definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience, especially flying over the Heart Reef and the stunning Great Barrier Reef.
We hope you got to take lots of great photos to show off - don't forget to tag us so we can see how much fun you had with us.
Thank you again for your fantastic review. We hope to see you again soon.
Kind regards,
GSL Whitsundays
Breathtaking
Lucy_C
, Jan 2022
Book it! Don’t hesitate! You won’t regret it, it’s a brilliant way to see the reef and the surrounding area. Rain or shine this is a fantastic and affordable tour to do
Beautiful experience
anshviteli
, Jan 2022
The experience was wonderful with beautiful scenery. Only thing that can be improved was, it flew over the heart reef too fast. Since the flight was to see heart reef, I wish it had hovered over it a bit more, enough to capture couple of photos.
Seeing GBR is a must!!
Yoshiyuki_S
, Jan 2022
Seeing the Great Barrier Reef from above was amazing! The pilot was friendly and efficient. Would recommend to any one.
I was a bit surprised though that passengers weren’t asked to keep their masks on during the flight.
Fabulous view of the Reef from the air
Sarah_B
, Dec 2021
Fantastic to get an appreciation of the reef from the air. It was just beautiful. The flight and pilot were great.
Worth every cent
Larni_S
, Nov 2021
I highly recommend, it was the best experience! Made our trip. Early morning is best as it’s pretty hot in the plan. We did the 8:30am trip
Great vision of the reef and islands.
Andre_G
, Jun 2021
We enjoyed the flight. It provided great vision of the Whitsunday islands and the reef. Our pilot was knowledgeable, competent and good company.
Response from Host , Jun 2021
Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this great review.
Our Reef and Island Scenic Flight is an incredible way to experience the beauty of the Whitsundays and GBR. It offers a new perspective and appreciation you cannot gain on water. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your entire GSL experience and found our team helpful.
We hope you were able to take some great photos - don't forget to tag us so we can see how much fun you had!
Kindly,
GSL Whitsundays
Amazing! Stag friendly and helpful going above and beyond.
Sharon_J
, May 2021
Amazing experience!!!
Pilot and staff were all so helpful and friendly. They went out of their way to help. The whole experience over the islands and reef was amazing and the pilot was great at explaining what everything was too.
Already have recommended you to a friend as they are up that way in July.
Thank you for making our experience pleasurable and created lots of amazing memories.😀
Response from Host , May 2021
Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review.
We work hard each day ensuring we provide the highest level of customer service and the best tour in the Whitsundays. We are so pleased to hear you had such a great time and had the opportunity to experience it alongside GSL. We are so lucky to have such a caring team - I'll be sure to pass along your kind words.
We look forward to having you join us again and we thank you for your recommendation - we can't wait to help create memories with your friends!
Kindly,
GSL Whitsundays
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