Journey to the Heart (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.

Journey to the Heart (by Helicopter)：

Experience the grandeur of the Great Barrier Reef and the world-famous Heart Reef from up above on this exclusive helicopter tour before landing on a private pontoon moored in Hardy Lagoon for a glass-bottom boat tour around Heart Reef and anchoring in an adjacent lagoon for optional snorkelling in its crystalline waters.

Exhilarating. Intimate. Unique. Only accessible by helicopter, land on ‘Heart Island’ moored near Heart Reef to sail and snorkel around this naturally occurring heart-shaped reef after a glorious aerial journey over the Great Barrier Reef.

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

Journey to the Heart - 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.

Return scenic helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island, Hook Island and Heart Reef.

Exclusive use of the Heart Reef Pontoon with a select few guests.

Glass bottom boat tour of Heart Reef.

All snorkelling equipment will be provided.

Enjoy sparkling wine and water.

After the tour , 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
Return scenic helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island, Hook Island & Heart Reef.
Exclusive use of the Heart Reef Pontoon with a select few guests.
90 minutes on-board Heart Reef Pontoon.
Glass Bottom Boat tour of Heart reef Lagoon.
All snorkelling equipment provided – 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 aircraft.
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.
Not suitable for non-swimmers or children 0-13 years.
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	：	3 hours

Journey to the Heart - 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.

Return scenic helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island, Hook Island and Heart Reef.

Exclusive use of the Heart Reef Pontoon with a select few guests.

Glass bottom boat tour of Heart Reef.

All snorkelling equipment will be provided.

Enjoy sparkling wine and water.

After the tour , 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
Return scenic helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island, Hook Island & Heart Reef.
Exclusive use of the Heart Reef Pontoon with a select few guests.
90 minutes on-board Heart Reef Pontoon.
Glass Bottom Boat tour of Heart reef Lagoon.
All snorkelling equipment provided – 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 aircraft.
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.
Not suitable for non-swimmers or children 0-13 years.
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	：	3 hours

Journey to the Heart - 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.

Return scenic helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island, Hook Island and Heart Reef.

Exclusive use of the Heart Reef Pontoon with a select few guests.

Glass bottom boat tour of Heart Reef.

All snorkelling equipment will be provided.

Enjoy sparkling wine and water.

After the tour , 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
Return scenic helicopter flight over Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island, Hook Island & Heart Reef.
Exclusive use of the Heart Reef Pontoon with a select few guests.
90 minutes on-board Heart Reef Pontoon.
Glass Bottom Boat tour of Heart reef Lagoon.
All snorkelling equipment provided – 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 aircraft.
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.
Not suitable for non-swimmers or children 0-13 years.
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.