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Whitehaven Beach & Heart Reef Scenic Flight Experience

Soar over the iconic swirling silica sands of Whitehaven Beach and the heart-shaped coral wonder of Heart Reef — two of Australia's most jaw-dropping natural icons seen from above. A once-in-a-lifetime aerial perspective of the Whitsundays.

What to expect

Board a light aircraft at Whitsunday Airport and climb over 74 tropical islands glittering in the Coral Sea. The pilot swoops low over Heart Reef — a naturally formed coral heart visible only from altitude — before banking over Hill Inlet where tidal silica sands create an ever-shifting turquoise-and-white canvas. On combo packages, you land on Whitehaven for beach time before flying back. Every window seat is a front-row seat to one of Earth's great natural spectacles.

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GSL Aviation (Whitsunday Air Services)
AUD 349 per person (1-hour scenic flight); combo beach + flight packages from AUD 549
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Good to know

Flights depart Whitsunday Airport (Shute Harbour Road) — allow 20 min transfer from Airlie Beach port. Pre-book directly as seats sell out weeks in advance; confirm your all-aboard time and select a morning departure for the best Hill Inlet tidal light. Weight restrictions apply (advised at booking).

Sail there

Luxury cruises that call at Whitsunday Islands — book through us, the fare is identical and your concierge stays on your side.

Oceania · Oceania Riviera
12 nights · calls at Whitsunday Islands
from $2,850
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Oceania · Oceania Vista
15 nights · calls at Whitsunday Islands
from $5,760
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Viking Ocean · Viking Orion
16 nights · calls at Whitsunday Islands
from $6,499
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Viking Ocean · Viking Venus
16 nights · calls at Whitsunday Islands
from $6,999
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