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I spent an amazing morning on the 1-hour scenic flight with Ocean Rafting. I made my own way to the Whitsunday Airport and arrived in plenty of time to check-in and grab a coffee at the café (this would need to be done at least 35-40 minutes prior to the actual flight, as you cannot take hot drinks or food on the plane with you). When the shuttles arrived with the rest of the guests, the staff were extremely organized, and everything happened quite quickly! We watched a 2-minute safety video, did a quick roll-call and weigh-in and we were already allocated in our groups for our flight. We were then on our way with a few minutes to take a photo in front of the plane before we took off.
Once in the air, every passenger had their own window seat with stunning views! We flew over the islands, and dipped down to see Whitehaven beach to start. It was absolutely beautiful from above. After viewing the Whitsundays, we had a short 12-minute flight to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Looking over the reef was breathtaking. We first saw the famous Heart Reef, and then spent more time checking out the surrounding area. Throughout the flight, our pilot also provided commentary, although it was a bit hard to hear at times. However, he did make us feel safe, and was extremely informative.
After plenty of time viewing the Great Barrier Reef, we made our way back to the airport, once again with the opportunity to see the island and boats from above. We landed back at the Whitsunday Airport exactly 1 hour from take-off. The timing was spot-on. One tip I would give is if you are prone to motion sickness, is to take a tablet 30 minutes prior to flying, as you’re in a small plane that does a few turns and dips. Overall, I would highly recommend doing the scenic flight with Ocean Rafting. It is such a memorable experience and a must-do while you're visiting the Whitsundays!! - via 