Ocean Rafting
Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef 60 Minute Scenic Flight
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- Whitsunday Islands & Great Barrier Reef
- Bird’s eye views of the islands & reef
- Departs from Whitsunday Airport
- 60 minute reef & island scenic flight
- Heart Reef & Whitehaven Beach
- Listen to pilot commentary
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"THE ORIGINAL AND MOST AWARDED TOUR IN THE WHITSUNDAYS"
Experience the Whitsundays' most iconic views!
Enjoy a bird's eye view of many of the 74 Whitsunday Islands, fly over Whitehaven Beach and picture postcard Hill Inlet before heading out to the Great Barrier Reef and one of the Whitsundays' most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. Fly in comfort in modern 12-seater Caravans or Australian-built Airvans, carrying a maximum of just seven passengers with a guaranteed window seat for the best views.
Ocean Rafting's scenic flights depart from Whitsunday Airport, located at 12 Air Whitsunday Drive, Flame Tree, between the popular tourist destinations of Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands and just 8 minutes drive from the main street of Airlie Beach.
For stunning aerial views of the Whitsundays without the Ocean Rafting component, 60 minute scenic flights over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef, including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet are available.
This can also be booked as the Ocean Rafting Fly Raft package to enjoy the best views of the Whitsundays above, on and below the Whitsundays!
Inclusions
- 60 minute Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef scenic flight
- Stunning views of Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet
- Guaranteed window seats
- Informative pilot commentary
- Courtesy bus transfers
- Six daily flight departures to choose from
- Departs from Whitsunday Airport, just 8 minutes from Airlie Beach
Options
- Adult: 15 years & over
- Child: 2-14 years
- Infant: 0-23 months FOC
- Family: 2 adults & 2 children
Time
- Scenic flights depart at 7am, 8.30am, 10am, 11.30am, 1pm and 2.30pm
Duration
- 90 minutes
Location
- Tours depart from Whitsunday Airport located only 8 minute's drive from main street of Airlie beach.
- Whitsunday Airport is located at 12 Air Whitsunday Road, Flametree QLD 4802.
Hotel Pickup
- Courtesy coach pick-ups are available from 6:10am - 1:45pm.
What To Bring
- A jacket during winter
- Camera
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
Additional Information
Whitsunday Airport... the closest airport to Airlie Beach
Located near Shute Harbour, just eight minutes drive from Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Airport offers comfortable facilities to enjoy pre or post flight.
Whitsunday Airport'ss Hangar Cafe & Bar offers 'airside access' dining, with delicious food, unreal coffee or a cold beverage from the relaxed bar. Pre-order your breakfast before your scenic flight departure and enjoy alfresco dining while enjoying your meal on return to mainland Australia!
Whitsunday Airport and Hangar Cafe & Bar are located at 12 Air Whitsunday Road, Flametree, QLD, 4802
- Please note if you are travelling to the Whitsundays on a cruise ship, the timings of this experience do not align with the visiting cruise ship schedule
Terms And Conditions
- Minimum numbers of four passengers for flights/flight packages apply
- Flights are subject to pilot discretion, weather and air traffic control
- For legal and safety reasons all passengers are weighed prior to boarding. Individual weights in excess of 110kg will incur an extra seat surcharge. Maximum per seat weight is 125 kgs
- Full names and exact weights per passenger must be advised when booking due to flight weight availability
- Pick up transfers for scenic flights only collect guests from their mainland accommodation and drop off transfers are always to Coral Sea Marina, with the exception of the last flight of the day, which may return guests to their mainland accommodation
- The fly component of the Fly and Raft tour is operated by Whitsunday Air Services Pty Ltd AOC# 1-KPVQ0 -06, a licensed and certified Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) carrier
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations are accepted up until 12pm the day prior to travel.
Booking Information
- Per person weight in kgs required must be advised when booking due to flight weight availability
- Maximum per seat weight is 125kgs
- Scenic flights do not incur a public holiday surcharge
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice
“This high-speed option is a great way to combine sightseeing with a bit of an extra rush, while also saving time by accessing some of the Whitsundays' top highlights far quicker than a regular cruise.”