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

At a glance

Heart Reef & Whitehaven Rest and Relax - ~2.5Hr Helicopter Tour is a 2h 30m – 3h 30m private experience in Airlie Beach, Australia, operated by Airlie Beach Helicopters. Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 14 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $1,087.33 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Soda/Pop, In Flight commentary and voice activated communication., Bottled water.

Quick facts

Duration

2h 30m – 3h 30m

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

English

Pickup

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Stop 1

   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.

2. Stop 2

   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.

3. Stop 3

   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.

4. Stop 4 · 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.

5. Stop 5

   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!

6. Stop 6

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

7. Stop 7

   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.

8. Stop 8

   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

9. Stop 9

   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.

10. Stop 10

    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.

11. Stop 11

    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.

12. Stop 12

    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

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.

Cancellation policy

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

Frequently asked questions