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The tour includes a comprehensive view of the regions best natural landscapes. Mainland river systems, Conway National Park, Whitsunday Islands, and the Great Barrier Reef are all part of the scenic adventure.

Highlights of the flight include world famous Whitehaven Beach, and the swirling sands of Hill Inlet. Beyond the Whitsunday Islands, is the Great Barrier Reef, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The unique colours and patterns of the reef are best appreciated from the air, including the iconic Heart Reef, which is only visible from the air, and only in theWhitsundays. The Reef & Island flight is a must-do in the Whitsundays! 

Sights include

Reference Only. Subject to change without notice. Itineraries may operate in reverse order, in a different sequence, be swapped around, or in rare circumstances be replaced by other best suited items to suit times & conditions.

• Hamilton Island
• Hill Inlet
• Whitehaven Beach
• Heart Reef
• Hayman Island
• Hook Island

Whitsundays Facts

• The Whitsundays is the largest group of offshore islands in Australia.
• There are 74 Islands in the Whitsundays of which only four have operating resorts.
• The Whitsundays is 70% National Park.
• The average water temperature in the Whitsundays is 26 degrees.
• The blue colour of the water in the Whitsundays is caused by fine particles of suspended siliceous sediment reflecting light.
• The Whitsundays are situated on the same latitude as Rio de Janeiro and Tahiti, and enjoys a tropical climate with an average of 274 sunny days per year. 

Great Barrier Reef Facts

• The Great Barrier Reef is the largest and most extensive coral reef system in the world comprising about 2900 individual coral reefs, 600 continental islands and 300 coral cays.
• It represents approximately 10% of all coral reefs in the world.
• The Great Barrier Reef spans two thirds of the north eastern coastline of Australia extending north from Bundaberg on Queensland's coast to Cape York, the northern tip of Australia.
• It is 2300 kms long and approximately 350 000 kms2 in size.  That's about 70 million football fields or the size of Japan! 
• It is the largest natural feature on earth and its impressive size makes it the only living structure that can be seen from the moon.
• The Great Barrier Reef is recognised internationally as one of the world's greatest natural wonders. 

Whitehaven Beach

Whitehaven Beach is a pristine, award winning beach on Whitsunday Island, the largest of the 74 islands in the Whitsundays. Whitehaven Beach stretches over seven kilometres and boasts brilliant white silica sand that is among the purest in the world. 

Hill Inlet

At the northern end of Whitehaven Beach is Hill Inlet, a stunning inlet where the tide shifts the sand and water to create a beautiful fusion of colours. Many people claim Hill Inlet and Whitehaven Beach are the most beautiful places they've ever seen.

Heart Reef

Heart Reef, in the Great Barrier Reef of the Whitsundays, is a stunning composition of coral that has naturally formed into the shape of a heart. Located in Hardy Reef, Heart Reef is best experienced from the air by helicopter or seaplane, as visitors are unable to snorkel or dive there due it's protected status. A certain highlight of any visit to the Whitsundays. Heart Reef was discovered in 1975 by one of Air Whitsunday's pilots and is now an internationally-recognised attraction of the Whitsundays and features on many postcards and brochures promoting the Whitsunday region and the Great Barrier Reef.