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Discover paradise Reef Comber Seaplane Great Barrier Reef

Return scenic seaplane flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and Heart Reef.

Details at a glance

Opening hours
Daily (times vary)
Pricing
Please refer to the Hamilton Island Air request form for pricing
Sights and highlights
This stunning seaplane excursion includes a 30-minute flight each way out to the Great Barrier Reef. You will capture views such as Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Hook Island and of course, the world famous Heart Reef. Once out on the Reef you will enjoy exclusive use of the Coral Gardens Explorer glass bottom boat with a select few guests. 
Sample itinerary
Enjoy a complementary pick up if you are staying in a select Resort Hotel to Hamilton Island Air. After viewing the safety briefing video for your aircraft, you will board for takeoff from Hamilton Island Airport.

Enjoy a 30 minute flight over Whitehaven beach, Hill Inlet, Hook Island and Heart Reef. Once you have arrived at Hardy Lagoon you will disembark the aircraft and board the Coral Gardens Explorer Glass Bottom Boat for a magnificent guided tour of the Hardy Lagoon Reef system.

After your guided tour, you will have arrived at the snorkelling destination. All snorkel gear and stinger suits are provided. After approximately 1 hour of snorkel time, sparkling wine and water will be served, followed by return trip to the Seaplane, and back to Hamilton Island.

The total tour duration is approximately 3 hours.
What to bring

Hat
Towel
Sunscreen
Camera
Swimmers
Flat-soled shoes or thongs (no high-heels)
A light jacket or warm clothes for after swimming or if the weather becomes cool
You are welcome to bring your own food from either in-room dining or one of the resorts takeaway outlets

Booking information
Bookings are essential. Please book online, or visit the Tour Desk located in the Resort Centre.
How to get there
Hamilton Island Air can pick you up from any of the main hotel areas on Hamilton Island. Or, you can drive yourself to the Hamilton Island Air terminal, located 500 metres past the Hamilton Island main airport turnoff on the road to Palm Valley.
Terms and Conditions
Please refer to the Hamilton Island Air request form for full terms and conditions and cancellation policies. Additionally, please also refer to the Hamilton Island Tour Desk Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation policy

Please refer to the Hamilton Island Air request form for full terms and conditions and cancellation policies.

The information above should be used as a guide only. Activity/tour details, timings, and availability are subject to change at any time. Pricing is subject to change unless full payment has been received.