About This Tour
Enjoy a bird's-eye view of 74 Whitsunday Islands on a private charter scenic flight — the most awarded tour in the Whitsundays. Fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture-postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef to see the iconic Heart Reef from above.
Ocean Rafting's comfortable fixed-wing aircraft offers big window viewing, live pilot commentary, and the best aerial perspectives in the Whitsundays. Departing from Whitsunday Airport — just 8 minutes from the main street of Airlie Beach — this is the most spectacular 60 minutes you'll spend in Australia.
Weight limit: Max total weight 500kg per person. Max weight per person is 125kg. A signed release is required from all participants on departure.
Departure Times
Tours depart daily from Whitsunday Airport – Shute Harbour. Courtesy pick-up transfers are included and timings will be confirmed on booking.
What's Included
What to Bring
Hotel Pickups
Courtesy transfers are included from Airlie Beach accommodation. Your exact pickup time will be confirmed after booking. Please be at your pickup point 5 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Adventure Whitsunday Resort – BIG4
- Airlie Apartments on Airlie Crescent
- Airlie Beach Apartments
- Airlie Beach Hotel
- Airlie Beach Motor Lodge
- Airlie Central Apartments
- Airlie Guest House
- Airlie Waterfront Backpackers
- Airlie Waterfront Bed & Breakfast
- Azure Sea
- Base Backpackers – Airlie Beach
- Beach Court Holiday Villas
- Boathaven Resort
- Boathouse Apartments
- Bush Village
- Club Wyndham
- Colonial Palms
- Coral Sea Marina – North Village
- Coral Sea Marina – South Village
- Coral Sea Resort
- Coral Sea Vista
- Discovery Park – Airlie Beach
- Fat Frog Cafe
- Greyhound bus terminal – Port of Airlie
- Harbour Cove
- Heart Hotel
- Island Drive bus stop
- Island View B&B
- Islands Inn Motel
- Jubilee Tavern bus stop
- Kipara
- Macarthur Drive
- Mango House Resort
- Mantra Club Croc
- Marina Shores
- Martinique Resort
- Mediterranean Resort
- Mirage Whitsundays
- Myaura B&B
- NRMA – Airlie Beach
- Paradise Court
- Peninsula Apartments
- Pinnacles Resort & Spa
- Portside Whitsunday
- Reef Gateway Hotel
- Reefside Villas
- Reflections Apartments
- Seastar Apartments
- Seaview Apartments
- Serene Apartments
- Shingley Beach Resort
- Shute Harbour Marina
- St Vincent Bus Stop
- Stewart Drive
- Summit Apartments
- Sunlit Waters
- Tasman Holiday Park – Airlie Beach
- The Sebel – Airlie Beach
- Toscana Village Resort
- Waters Edge Resort
- Waterview Apartments on Airlie Crescent
- Waves Apartments
- Whitsunday Moorings B&B
- Whitsunday Plaza
- Whitsunday Police Station
- Whitsunday Rainforest Retreat
- Whitsunday Terraces
- Whitsunday Vista Resort
- Whitsunday Waterfront Retreat
- Whitsundays Tropical Eco Resort – BIG4
- YHA – Airlie Beach
Not listed? Select Own Way and make your way to Whitsunday Airport – Shute Harbour, 12 Air Whitsunday Drive, Flame Tree (8 mins from Airlie Beach main street).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the whole plane private?
+Is there a weight limit?
+Where does it depart from?
+Are there public holiday surcharges?
+Can I build this into a full East Coast package?
+Policies
Open Dated Booking Notice
Open dated bookings require 6 days notice before your scheduled start date.
Reconfirm Your Booking
You must reconfirm your booking by calling 07 4946 6848 at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations within 1 day of the start date incur a 100% cancellation fee.
Terms & Conditions
- Adventure travel involves risk. Ocean Rafting cannot be held responsible for personal injury or loss due to actions beyond their control.
- A signed release is required from all participants on departure.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
- Tours subject to minimum numbers and weather conditions.
- Courtesy coach pick-ups from Airlie Beach only — not from Daydream Island or Hamilton Island.
Location
Departing from Whitsunday Airport – Shute Harbour, 12 Air Whitsunday Drive, Flame Tree QLD 4802 (8 mins from Airlie Beach).
