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Heart Reef & Whitehaven Rest and Relax – 2.5Hr Helicopter Tour
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Free cancellation
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2 Hours 30 Minutes to 3 Hours 30 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
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.
The tour begins at Shute Harbour, heading 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 a drink & a bite to eat before some free time to explore the beach.
We then take off past the beautiful Hill Inlet, and head for the world famous Great Barrier Reef. Where we visit some of it's more popular destinations including Hook Reef, Bait Reef & Hardy Reef, as well as the renowned Heart Reef.
As we head back to Shute Harbour, 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.
Please note that this tour has a maximum combined passenger weight of 230kg.
What's Included
- Soda/Pop
- In Flight commentary and voice activated communication.
- Bottled water
- Canapés including cheese, crackers and other hors d'oeuvres
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Air Sickness Tablets
- You'll need appropriate clothing, sunglasses, swim suit, towel and camera.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Meet us at the main terminal of Whistunday Airport, Flametree, Qld, 4802.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We will meet you at the reception area of your accommodation in our air-conditioned courtesy shuttle.
What To Expect
Shute Harbour
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
South Molle Island
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Whitsunday Island
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Whitehaven Beach
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.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Whitehaven Beach
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!
• Admission Ticket Free
Hill Inlet
Just north of Whitehaven Beach we'll see Hill Inlet, which is best viewed from the seat of a helicopter
• Admission Ticket Free
Great Barrier Reef
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Heart Reef
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
• Admission Ticket Free
Great Barrier Reef
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Hayman Island
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Hook Island
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Molle Islands National Park
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- 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
Operated by Airlie Beach Helicopters
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
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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