Best of Both Worlds (by Helicopter)

Major Attraction:

Hamilton Island, Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays, Hill Inlet, Heart Reef

Please contact your travel agent or planner to get more information or to make a booking.

Description

Part of the Whitsundays, and in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, Hamilton Island is one of Australia’s most spectacular and sought-after holiday destinations. On a holiday to Hamilton Island, you'll be surrounded by pristine white beaches, and a kaleidoscope of coral and marine life. Hamilton Island is a perfect base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef and world-famous Whitehaven Beach.

Best of Both Worlds (by Helicopter)

Experience the best of Cruise Whitsundays Reefworld and world famous Whitehaven Beach in one unforgettable day. Tour includes a 60 minute scenic flight, 90 minutes at Reefworld including all facilities and 1 hour on Whitehaven Beach with sparkling wine and water. You are welcome to bring along your own food from in-room dining or from one of the islands take away outlets.

Up to 3 departures daily (Morning, Mid-day, Afternoon)

Itinerary Plan

Best of Both Worlds - Morning

Activity Arrangement

Hotel pickup for selected hotels and locations.

Once we arrive 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 Reefworld. Enjoy the first flight of your tour whisking you away from the Whitsundays out to the Great Barrier Reef and seeing the World Famous Heart Reef.

Snorkel and enjoy what Reefworld has to offer. Arrive at Reefworld to complimentary refreshments, snorkelling and coral viewing from the underwater viewing chamber. All snorkel equipment is provided by Cruise Whitsundays.

Scenic flight to Whitehaven Beach. After your time spent at the reef let your pilot fly via the breath taking Hill Inlet stopping at Whitehaven beach to let you wind down.

Have lunch and enjoy the magnificent Whitehaven beach. Spend approximately 1 hour at Whitehaven Beach.

After experiencing the best of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, sit back and enjoy the view as your pilot returns you to Hamilton Island.

Arrive at Hamilton Island Air Terminal.

Hotel drop off for selected hotels and locations.

Inclusions

Hotel pickup / drop off for selected hotels and locations:
Holliday apartment or villa: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
Airlie Beach: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
Beach club resort: make your own way to the departure point
Private Vessel: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
qualia: make your own way to the departure point
Reef View Hotel: Hotel pick up
Whitsunday apartments: Hotel pick up
Yatch Club Villas: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
Resort Centre Bus Stop (resort side): Hotel pick up
Helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hook Island and world famous Heart Reef.
Exclusive use of Reefworld.
Approx 90 minutes at Reefworld.
All snorkeling gear and wetsuits provided at Reefworld.
1 hour on Whitehaven Beach with sparkling wine and water.

Exclusions

Food and Beverages (unless specified)
Own expense

Attention Items

Bookings are essential.
A minimum of 2 passengers applies to tours by helicopter, max 3 pax.
Single passengers are welcome; however the flight is not confirmed until a second passenger is travelling or by 6pm day before travel. Should a single seat be available on an existing flight, agent will be notified by 6pm day before travel.
If children are travelling please specify age (0-13).
Infants are welcome and are carried at the discretion of Hamilton Island Air; however, our tours are designed predominantly to accommodate adults. Some Tours are not suitable for infants, if in doubt please ask. Infants are classified as 0-2 years, and may travel free of charge on a parents lap in the rear of the aircraft. Only one infant may travel FOC per aircraft, two infants may occupy 1 seat, the seat price applies.
Please bring your hat, sunscreen and camera.
Tour is subject to weather conditions.
Weight restrictions apply: For legal 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 per seat weight is 130 kg’s.
Please be aware at the time of booking the correct Guest name and booking date must be provided. Any changes can result in the booking being cancelled, cancellation fees applying and / or a loss of the booking allotment.

Change and Cancellation

Cancellation and amendment policies vary by suppliers. Please send request to booking@starhoptour.com for any cancellation or amendment as early as possible. We will process on a best effort basis according to the terms & conditions set by the supplier.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 2 day of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, only administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 1 day of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, 50% of the transaction amount plus administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received within 1 day of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, or ‘No Shows’, no refund will be issued.
If passengers elect not to travel due to weather conditions but flights are still operational, 100% cancellation fee will apply.
A working day means it is not a weekend or a public holiday in China or Hong Kong SAR.

Language	：	English
Hotel pickup & dropoff	：	Included
Total time	：	4 hours

Best of Both Worlds - Mid Day

Activity Arrangement

Hotel pickup for selected hotels and locations.

Once we arrive 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 Reefworld. Enjoy the first flight of your tour whisking you away from the Whitsundays out to the Great Barrier Reef and seeing the World Famous Heart Reef.

Scenic flight to Whitehaven Beach. After your time spent at the reef let your pilot fly via the breath taking Hill Inlet stopping at Whitehaven beach to let you wind down.

Have lunch and enjoy the magnificent Whitehaven beach. Spend approximately 1 hour at Whitehaven Beach.

After experiencing the best of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, sit back and enjoy the view as your pilot returns you to Hamilton Island.

Arrive at Hamilton Island Air Terminal.

Hotel drop off for selected hotels and locations.

Inclusions

Hotel pickup / drop off for selected hotels and locations:
Holliday apartment or villa: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
Airlie Beach: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
Beach club resort: make your own way to the departure point
Private Vessel: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
qualia: make your own way to the departure point
Reef View Hotel: Hotel pick up
Whitsunday apartments: Hotel pick up
Yatch Club Villas: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
Resort Centre Bus Stop (resort side): Hotel pick up
Helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hook Island and world famous Heart Reef.
Exclusive use of Reefworld.
Approx 90 minutes at Reefworld.
All snorkeling gear and wetsuits provided at Reefworld.
1 hour on Whitehaven Beach with sparkling wine and water.

Exclusions

Food and Beverages (unless specified)
Own expense

Attention Items

Bookings are essential.
A minimum of 2 passengers applies to tours by helicopter, max 3 pax.
Single passengers are welcome; however the flight is not confirmed until a second passenger is travelling or by 6pm day before travel. Should a single seat be available on an existing flight, agent will be notified by 6pm day before travel.
If children are travelling please specify age (0-13).
Infants are welcome and are carried at the discretion of Hamilton Island Air; however, our tours are designed predominantly to accommodate adults. Some Tours are not suitable for infants, if in doubt please ask. Infants are classified as 0-2 years, and may travel free of charge on a parents lap in the rear of the aircraft. Only one infant may travel FOC per aircraft, two infants may occupy 1 seat, the seat price applies.
Please bring your hat, sunscreen and camera.
Tour is subject to weather conditions.
Weight restrictions apply: For legal 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 per seat weight is 130 kg’s.
Please be aware at the time of booking the correct Guest name and booking date must be provided. Any changes can result in the booking being cancelled, cancellation fees applying and / or a loss of the booking allotment.

Change and Cancellation

Cancellation and amendment policies vary by suppliers. Please send request to booking@starhoptour.com for any cancellation or amendment as early as possible. We will process on a best effort basis according to the terms & conditions set by the supplier.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 2 day of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, only administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 1 day of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, 50% of the transaction amount plus administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received within 1 day of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, or ‘No Shows’, no refund will be issued.
If passengers elect not to travel due to weather conditions but flights are still operational, 100% cancellation fee will apply.
A working day means it is not a weekend or a public holiday in China or Hong Kong SAR.

Language	：	English
Hotel pickup & dropoff	：	Included
Total time	：	4 hours

Best of Both Worlds - Afternoon

Activity Arrangement

Hotel pickup for selected hotels and locations.

Once we arrive 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 Reefworld. Enjoy the first flight of your tour whisking you away from the Whitsundays out to the Great Barrier Reef and seeing the World Famous Heart Reef.

Scenic flight to Whitehaven Beach. After your time spent at the reef let your pilot fly via the breath taking Hill Inlet stopping at Whitehaven beach to let you wind down.

Have lunch and enjoy the magnificent Whitehaven beach. Spend approximately 1 hour at Whitehaven Beach.

After experiencing the best of the Whitsundays and the Great Barrier Reef, sit back and enjoy the view as your pilot returns you to Hamilton Island.

Arrive at Hamilton Island Air Terminal.

Hotel drop off for selected hotels and locations.

Inclusions

Hotel pickup / drop off for selected hotels and locations:
Holliday apartment or villa: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
Airlie Beach: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
Beach club resort: make your own way to the departure point
Private Vessel: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
qualia: make your own way to the departure point
Reef View Hotel: Hotel pick up
Whitsunday apartments: Hotel pick up
Yatch Club Villas: Pick up from Cruise Whitsunday Wharf car park
Resort Centre Bus Stop (resort side): Hotel pick up
Helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hook Island and world famous Heart Reef.
Exclusive use of Reefworld.
Approx 90 minutes at Reefworld.
All snorkeling gear and wetsuits provided at Reefworld.
1 hour on Whitehaven Beach with sparkling wine and water.

Exclusions

Food and Beverages (unless specified)
Own expense

Attention Items

Bookings are essential.
A minimum of 2 passengers applies to tours by helicopter, max 3 pax.
Single passengers are welcome; however the flight is not confirmed until a second passenger is travelling or by 6pm day before travel. Should a single seat be available on an existing flight, agent will be notified by 6pm day before travel.
If children are travelling please specify age (0-13).
Infants are welcome and are carried at the discretion of Hamilton Island Air; however, our tours are designed predominantly to accommodate adults. Some Tours are not suitable for infants, if in doubt please ask. Infants are classified as 0-2 years, and may travel free of charge on a parents lap in the rear of the aircraft. Only one infant may travel FOC per aircraft, two infants may occupy 1 seat, the seat price applies.
Please bring your hat, sunscreen and camera.
Tour is subject to weather conditions.
Weight restrictions apply: For legal 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 per seat weight is 130 kg’s.
Please be aware at the time of booking the correct Guest name and booking date must be provided. Any changes can result in the booking being cancelled, cancellation fees applying and / or a loss of the booking allotment.

Change and Cancellation

Cancellation and amendment policies vary by suppliers. Please send request to booking@starhoptour.com for any cancellation or amendment as early as possible. We will process on a best effort basis according to the terms & conditions set by the supplier.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 2 day of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, only administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received before 1 day of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, 50% of the transaction amount plus administration charges will apply.
Once booking is confirmed, any cancellation or amendment request received within 1 day of activity/check-in start date plus 3 working days, or ‘No Shows’, no refund will be issued.
If passengers elect not to travel due to weather conditions but flights are still operational, 100% cancellation fee will apply.
A working day means it is not a weekend or a public holiday in China or Hong Kong SAR.