Australia · SCENIC FLIGHTS

Top 7 Scenic Flights in Australia

7 tours  ·  from $115 a head

Good scenic flights fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Cairns: Outer Edges of The Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight - The first ten minutes from Cairns
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Cairns: Outer Edges of The Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

1.Outer Edges of The Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,376 reviews · from $151Our pick

See the Great Barrier Reef from a fixed-wing plane, with window seats, pilot commentary, Green Island, reefs, cays, and whale spotting.

“Great experience. Unforgettable view from the plane. Special thanks to Daniel our pilot and Luke our guide, very friendly service from both of them. All in all absolutely recommendable.”

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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight - Boarding a Small Aircraft With a Window Seat
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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight - Boarding a fixed-wing aircraft with a window for everyone
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Airlie Beach: Whitsundays & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands & Heart Reef Scenic Flight - From Airlie Beach to the runway
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Airlie Beach: Whitsunday Islands & Heart Reef Scenic Flight

Airlie Beach: Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling - The scenic flight over Heart Reef and Whitehaven
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Airlie Beach: Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

5.Fly Raft Package w Scenic Flight & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 788 reviews · 1 day · from $378

Combine a 60-minute Whitsundays scenic flight with Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, high-speed rafting, and reef snorkeling from Airlie Beach.

“This package was perfect and so smoothly coordinated! I absolutely loved the flight over the Great Barrier Reef, such a special experience. The snorkelling was super fun and they provided all the necessary equipment! The meal was also great on the raft!”

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1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight - The 60-minute flight over the Whitsundays
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1-Hour Whitsunday Islands and Heart Reef Scenic Flight

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