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

5.0 (14 reviews) 2 h 30 min – 3 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min – 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English
Operated by: Airlie Beach Helicopters

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Included: In Flight commentary and voice activated communication.
Included: Bottled water
Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Snacks: Canapés including cheese, crackers and other hors d'oeuvres
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Air Sickness Tablets
Not included: You'll need appropriate clothing, sunglasses, swim suit, towel and camera.

Itinerary

Shute Harbour

Passing 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

Passing 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

Passing 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

1 h 30 min

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

Passing 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

Passing by

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

Passing 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

Passing 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

Passing 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

Passing 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

Passing 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

Passing 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 point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

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 points

At Marina Shores
Mantra Club Croc Airlie Beach
Coral Sea Resort
Club Wyndham Airlie Beach: The gateway to the Whitsundays!
Colonial Palms Motor Inn
Heart Hotel and Gallery Whitsundays
The Islands Inn Motel
Coral Point Lodge
Whitsunday on the Beach
Airlie Beach Hotel

and 2 more pickup points

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.