Heart Reef Tours and Tickets

Take a scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef that provides unobstructed views of tropical islands surrounded by turquoise ocean and coral reef. Your pilot-guide shares informative commentary and points out landmarks including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Airlie Beach.

Get close views of the spectacular coral reef and colorful sea creatures at Australia's famous Great Barrier Reef on a full-day journey to Reefworld. The innovative and spacious pontoon provides gear, instruction and expert guides for snorkeling and diving in the tropical waters. Alternatively, observe the reef up-close without getting wet when taking a semi-submersible ride, accompanied by informative commentary by reef experts. This tour gives you the chance to experience this natural wonder and is suitable for all levels of experience.

The rainforest-clad islands, white-sand beaches, and vast coral reefs of the Whitsundays are even more impressive when viewed from above. With this tour, take off on a scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and admire the views from the panoramic windows. Fly over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and the Heart Reef, and enjoy a magnificent bird’s eye view of the Great Barrier Reef.

Combine two popular Australia destinations in one day: the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. Following a scenic flight by fixed-wing aircraft, embark on an ocean rafting adventure to Whitehaven Beach. The bird’s-eye views, including Heart Reef, are unparalleled. A buffet lunch and snorkeling on the coral reef are included. Opt for more beach time with the Southern Lights tour or extra snorkeling with the Northern Exposure itinerary.

Take off on a flight over the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef, and see sights including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet. Catch a bird’s-eye view of many of the Whitsunday Islands and fly over Whitehaven Beach and picturesque Hill Inlet before heading toward the Great Barrier Reef, where you’ll see one of the most photographed reef locations, Heart Reef. The comfortable fixed wing aircraft offers big window viewing, plus enjoy pilot commentary.

Catch amazing views of the Whitsunday Islands, Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, and the Great Barrier Reef, including the famous Heart Reef, on this scenic helicopter ride. Perfect for those travelers who are short on time, this tour covers many sights at once. Enjoy in-flight commentary about the sights from the pilot.

Marvel at the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands from the sky, the surface, and the sea on this full-day adventure from Airlie Beach. Enjoy an incredible scenic flight to the Great Barrier Reef passing over the Heart Reef. Land on the reef and enjoy a snorkeling tour and coral-viewing from a semi-submersible vessel, before flying over to the Whitsundays and Hill Inlet and enjoying lunch on Whitehaven Beach.

This tour operates over 2 days to allow you to plenty of time explore the wonderful Whitsundays, Whitehaven Beach and the Great Barrier Reef. GSL Aviation's signature 60-minute scenic flight includes in-flight commentary, a guaranteed window seat that showcases the iconic sights of the Whitsunday Islands with spectacular aerial views of the swirling sands of Hill Inlet, Whitehaven Beach and the famous Heart Reef. Your day at Whitehaven commences with a direct cruise from Port of Airlie on our fast, stable and modern custom-built catamaran. On arrival you will have access to Whitehaven Beach Club with up to 5 hours beach time. A Buffet lunch will be served on the beach and there is plenty of time to explore this pristine part of the world. Why not take a self-guided walk to South Whitehaven Lookout with magical views of the Whitsunday Islands.

Spend a portion of your day exploring the beach by land and by sky on this half-day Whitsundays seaplane tour from Airlie Beach. First take to the skies, and fly above the Great Barrier Reef, Heart Reef, and the Whitsunday Islands. Then land at a private location by Hardy Lagoon and board a glass-bottom boat for a chance to see some marine life while swimming and snorkeling at your leisure. End your day with some free time at Whitehaven Beach before flying back to Airlie Beach.