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Heart Reef & Whitehaven Rest and Relax - ~2.5Hr Helicopter Tour

By Airlie Beach Helicopters
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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $1,083 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Please Note: Weight Limits Apply
Dreamed of visiting Whitehaven Beach, or the gorgeous Heart Reef? Then look no further! This two & a half hour* helicopter tour takes you to Whitehaven Beach, where you'll enjoy a one & a half hour stay, complete with nibblies and ice cold beverages.

First we head out to the beautiful Whitsunday Island, where we'll land on the world famous Whitehaven Beach for a one and a half hour stop**. Enjoy complimentary snacks and a drink before some free time to explore the beach.

We then take off past the beautiful Hill Inlet, heading for the world famous Great Barrier Reef. Where we visit some the renowned Heart Reef.

As we head back home, we'll fly past Hayman Island, 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.
*Times are approximate

Activity location

  • 12 Air Whitsunday Rd
    • 12 Air Whitsunday Road
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 12 Air Whitsunday Rd
    • 12 Air Whitsunday Road
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

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Heart Reef & Whitehaven Rest and Relax - ~2.5Hr Helicopter Tour

  • Earn $64.96
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:00PM
Price details
$1,082.65 x 2 Adults$2,165.30
Total
Price is $2,165.30
Until Sun, Aug 9

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Soda/Pop
  • Inclusions
    In Flight commentary and voice activated communication.
  • Inclusions
    Bottled water
  • Inclusions
    Alcoholic Beverages
  • Inclusions
    Canapés including cheese, crackers and other hors d'oeuvres
  • Inclusions
    Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Air Sickness Tablets
  • Exclusions
    You'll need appropriate clothing, sunglasses, swim suit, towel and camera.

Know before you book

    • 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
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • 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.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

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.

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.

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.

Whitehaven Beach

  • 1h 30m
The highlight of this tour package is our visit to Whitehaven Beach, where you will spend an hour and a half on one of the most stunning beaches in the world. Sit back and relax with the included canapés and some refreshing beverages before exploring the beauty of Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet.

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!

Hill Inlet (Pass by)

Just north of Whitehaven Beach we'll see Hill Inlet, which is best viewed from the seat of a helicopter

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location

Activity location

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    12 Air Whitsunday Rd
    • 12 Air Whitsunday Road
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    12 Air Whitsunday Rd
    • 12 Air Whitsunday Road
    • 4802, Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

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