• A fabulous package tour deal with a boat cruise from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island and onto Reefworld, a scenic flight from Reefworld back to Hamilton Island, a 1.5 hours stop over before cruising back to Airlie Beach.
• Enjoy a 35 minute scenic helicopter flight from Hamilton Island around the beautiful Whitsunday Islands, past all the icons such as Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet and land at the outer reef pontoon.
• Spend 2 hours exploring Hardy Reef at your leisure, snorkel the water, ride the semi-submersible submarine, enjoy lunch and much more and then ride the catamaran back thru the Whitsunday Islands to Airlie Beach.

A brilliant great value Airlie Beach combo package tour deal that combines a visit to Hamilton Island, a helicopter flight to Heart Reef, Great Barrier Reef snorkel tour, interactive pontoon on Hardy Reef and a boat cruise back to Airlie Beach all in just 1 day of fun.

What To Expect

Experience an incredible Whitsundays and Airlie Beach combo package tour deal that combines a visit to Hamilton Island, a helicopter scenic flight to Whitehaven Beach, Hill inlet and Heart Reef, a Great Barrier Reef snorkelling tour, time out on and award-winning interactive pontoon on Hardy Reef, and a boat cruise back to Airlie Beach—all in one action-packed day for the one amazing price. See all the icons on the Whitsunday Islands in just one day.

Features and Highlights

Airlie Beach Combo Tour Package

Explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsundays from Airlie Beach in three exciting ways with this 3-in-1 combo package tour:

• Boat Cruise from Airlie Beach to Hamilton Island 
• 1.5 Hours on Hamilton Island
• Helicopter Scenic Flight to Reefworld Pontoon
• Helicopter Ride over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet & Heart Reef
• 2 hours on Reefworld pontoon
• Cruise back to Airlie Beach
• Buffet lunch

See the world-famous Heart Reef from the seat of your helicopter ride and enjoy the interactive floating pontoon on Hardy Reef.

The Great Barrier Reef Helicopter & Reef Combo Tour Itinerary

Check In Port Of Airlie

• Check in to Cruise Whitsundays terminal Port of Airlie at 7:30am where you will transfer across to Hamilton Island.

Hamilton Island Stopover

• Enjoy 1.5 hours on Hamilton Island

Safety Briefing & Tour Check-In

• Included in your package is a complimentary pick up from the Cruise Whitsunday Wharf Hamilton Island at 10:55am . Once we’ve arrived at the Hamilton Island Air Terminal our friendly team will take you through our safety briefing and check you in for your tour.

Scenic Flight To Cruise Whitsundays Reefworld

• Depart Hamilton Island on a one-way helicopter flight (approx. 30 minutes) with scenic views of Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef.

2.0 Hrs At Cruise Whitsundays Reefworld

• Spend 2.0 hours out at the Great Barrier Reef where snorkeling, a semi submersible and lunch are provided by Cruise Whitsundays.

Cruise Whitsunday Vessel Departs For Airlie Beach

• Finally, sit back and enjoy your scenic Cruise back through the Whitsundays.

Additional Information

Minimum Passenger Numbers

• Advance bookings require a minimum of two people.
• Single passengers can book for two or have their single booking confirmed 24 hours before departure if space allows.

Experience the Great Barrier Reef from Airlie Beach

• This unique helicopter and reef combo package tour offers diverse perspectives of the Great Barrier Reef. From the luxury catamaran cruise to Hamilton Island, the breathtaking helicopter ride, and the interactive pontoon on Hardy Reef, this Airlie Beach tour package ensures a memorable and comprehensive exploration of one of the world’s natural wonders.

See More

Explore more Airlie Beach helicopter and Great Barrier Reef combo flights and Hamilton Island scenic flights to enhance your Great Barrier Reef adventure.

Read the Barrier Reef Australia Blog for all the things you need to know before you go. 

Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Airlie Beach

Departure Time

7.30am check in Port of Airlie

Departure Instructions

Departs from Port of Airlie

Destinations

• Heart Reef
• Hill Inlet
• Whitehaven Beach
• Hardy Reef
• Outer Great Barrier Reef
• Whitehaven Beach
• Hill Inlet
• Hamilton Island

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Closed on Christmas Day

Duration

Approximately 2 hours at Reefworld Interactive Floating Pontoon
Approximately 35 minutes on scenic helicopter flight
Approximately 1.5 hours on Hamilton Island

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

Restrictions

Scuba Diving – minimum age 12

Weight: Up to 130 Kg / 287 Lb

IN-WATER RESTRICTIONS

Scuba Diving Restrictions

• Certain medical conditions and medications may preclude some people from scuba diving.
• Participation is subject to a medical questionnaire completed on board with the tour operator
• Minimum age for scuba diving is 12 years.
• Flying after scuba diving: a wait of 12 hours is recommended after one dive, 18 hour after 2 dives and at least 24 hours after multiple dives, before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater.

Read more about Diving Safety on the Great Barrier Reef.

Additional Information

For legal compliance and safety reasons, all passengers are weighed prior to boarding – individual weights in excess of 110kg will incur an extra seat surcharge. Combined body weights per two passengers booking’s in excess of 180 kg’s will incur an extra seat surcharge. Maximum allowable structural per seat weight on helicopters is 130 kg’s.

Towels and items for swimming in soft carry bag to not exceed 5kgs

• 3 – 13 years inclusive
• As per aviation policy one child per flight