Whitsundays 60-Minute Scenic Flight (Heart Reef)

Trip highlights

• Heart Reef from the air
• Whitehaven + Hill Inlet aerial
• All 74 Whitsunday islands
• Whales June-November
• Guaranteed window seat

Itinerary at a glance

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   Day 1 · Flight day

   Pickup from Airlie, transfer to Whitsunday Airport (8 min), brief + board, 60-min flight, return.

Common questions about this trip

• Heart Reef — can I see it from the boats too?

  No. Heart Reef is only visible from the air — it's a small natural coral formation 17 nautical miles out. You either see it on a scenic flight or you don't see it. This is the cheapest way.

• Worth it on top of a sailing trip?

  Yes — different perspective entirely. Sail trip shows you the water; the flight shows you the geography. Most travellers who do both rate the flight as a top-3 East Coast moment.

• Is the window seat actually guaranteed?

  Yes — every seat on the plane is a window seat by design. No middle row, no back row. You get unobstructed views the whole hour.

• Toilets on board?

  Nope. Plane's small, flight's short. Toilets at the airport — use them before you board.

• Can I fly while pregnant?

  Yes. The flight is smooth from takeoff to landing (no turbulence-prone altitudes). Tell your pilot at check-in just so they know.

• What if it's rainy / cloudy?

  Flight usually still goes — pilots are happy to fly through rain/wind if it's safe and views are still solid. If it's truly bad they'll cancel and rebook you. Free reschedule, no fee.

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