Sight
Whitsunday Airport
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Whitsunday Airport, located near Proserpine, is the launch point for unforgettable aerial tours of the Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands. Visitors can book scenic flights in small planes or helicopters that soar over Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet. The airport itself is compact, with a terminal offering basic amenities. Many tours include a landing on a sand cay or a reef platform. The experience provides a unique perspective on the region's turquoise waters and coral formations.
Don't miss
- Fly over the iconic Heart Reef, a natural coral formation shaped like a heart
- See the swirling white sands of Hill Inlet from the air, a photographer's dream
- Spot manta rays, sea turtles, and dolphins from the window during reef flights
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Whitsunday Airport
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inOne Way Airport Transfer: Proserpine-Airlie Beach (or vice versa)4.6★ · 66 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$20 per personSee dates →
Best full dayOcean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout4.9★ · 4,902 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$176 per personSee dates →
Top ratedFull-Day Whitsunday Tour: Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet with BBQ4.9★ · 231 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$166 per personSee dates →More attractions in Airlie Beach