Elevate your experience in the Whitsunday Islands and view the magnificent surrounds of the Great Barrier Reef by air. InterContinental Hayman Island Resort offers bespoke seaplane adventures that take you high above the world-famous Heart Reef, and exhilarating helicopter tours over Whitehaven Beach and beyond. Take in the breathtaking aerial view of the surrounding Whitsunday Islands and fringing reefs from above with group experiences and private tours available. We strongly recommend pre-booking all experiences prior to arrival
WHITEHAVEN INDULGENCE HELICOPTER EXPERIENCE
The whiteness of this seven-kilometre beach is a regional phenomena, 98% pure silica sand which gives it a magnificent brilliance and fine softness. Located in Whitsunday Islands, it is a 15-minute flight from InterContinental Hayman Island Resort. Along the way take in the breathtaking aerial views of the fringing reefs.
This tour is two hours long and includes sparkling wine, waters, beach shade and beach blanket, and is priced at $585 per person, minimum of two passengers required for tour to proceed. Please note tours are subject to availability and require a maximum passenger weight.
WHITSUNDAY DREAM TOUR
A popular tour combining aerial views of the most famous reefs with the extraordinary brilliant white sands of Whitehaven Beach. Begin by flying east for the spectacular sight of Heart Reef followed by a view of Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, before landing for refreshments on Whitehaven Beach.
This tour is two hours long and includes sparkling wine, waters, beach shade and beach blanket and is priced at $1,155 per person, minimum of two passengers required for tour to proceed. Please note tours are subject to availability and require a maximum passenger weight.
BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
A fabulous day that combines the Whitehaven Indulgence and Outer Reef Discovery tours. Fly over Heart Reef, visit ‘Reefworld’ for snorkelling, and then a flight to the luminescent Whitehaven Beach for refreshments.
This tour is four and a half hours long and includes sparkling wine, waters, beach shade, beach blanket and Reefworld entry fee. The tour is priced at $1,575 per person, minimum of two passengers required for tour to proceed. Please note tours are subject to availability and require a maximum passenger weight.
OUTER REEF DISCOVERY
A floating pontoon ‘Reefworld’ gives guests a base in the remote waters of the Great Barrier Reef and the opportunity to spend time exploring the underwater world. Visit the lower decks for a reef walk-through or snorkeling on one of the best reefs in the world. Your scenic flight takes in views of an abundance of coral lagoons and reef systems including Bait, Hook, Hardy and world-famous Heart Reef.
This tour is three hours long and includes sparkling wine, waters and Reefworld entry fee. The tour is priced at $1,155 per person, minimum of two passengers required for tour to proceed. Please note tours are subject to availability and require a maximum passenger weight.
SCENIC DISCOVERY FLIGHTS
You truly do have to see it from above to appreciate the beauty. We offer helicopter scenic flights taking off anytime you like to the below locations:
- Whitehaven Beach Scenic takes you over the unique white brilliance of this 98% silica sand beach.
- Heart Reef Express Scenic is the most spectacular flight you could make, taking in the iconic heart shaped reef.
- Heart Reef and Whitehaven Beach Scenic heads north to Heart Reef then doubling back to be dazzled by the brilliant white sands of Whitehaven Beach.
30 minutes (Whitehaven Beach) is priced at $500 per person.
45 minutes (Heart Reef) is priced at $740 per person.
60 minutes (Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef) is priced at $1,000 per person.
Please note a minimum of two passengers is required for the tour to proceed, subject to availability, and require a maximum passenger weight.Â
