How do you get to Heart Reef?

Heart Reef is near the romantic Whitsunday Islands. To see it, take a helicopter, seaplane or light plane tour. These depart from some of the main islands — Hamilton and Daydream – and from the mainland beach town of Airlie Beach. You can fly direct to Hamilton Island from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cairns.

Can you see the Great Barrier Reef from Airlie Beach?

Enjoy the best views of the Great Barrier Reef, as well as iconic Heart Reef, the Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach – it’s all included on a helicopter scenic flight. Not only will you see it all from above, but you can also land on Whitehaven Beach with 1 ½ hours to explore.

Where is the heart reef located in Australia?

Hardy Reef
Heart Reef in The Whitsundays is a stunning natural composition of coral in the perfect shape of a heart. It is located in Hardy Reef, part of The Whitsundays stretch of Great Barrier Reef.

Can you snorkel the Great Barrier Reef from Airlie Beach?

Airlie Beach Dive & Snorkel Tour Outer Barrier Reef Dive and snorkel the outer Barrier Reef departing from Airlie Beach with pickups at Hamilton Island.

Who Discovered Heart Reef?

Heart Reef was discovered in 1975 by one of Air Whitsunday’s pilots and is now an internationally-recognised attraction of the Whitsundays and features on many postcards and brochures promoting the Whitsunday region and the Great Barrier Reef.

Where is the Love Heart Reef?

Heart Reef in the Whitsunday Islands is one of the most photographed coral reefs on the Great Barrier Reef due to it’s natural growth formation in the shape of a love heart.

Can you swim at Heart Reef?

Due to its protected status, you can’t dive or snorkel at Heart Reef but you’ll drop anchor in a nearby lagoon to explore impressive walls of coral, far from the crowds of any other day trips.

Who found the heart reef?

John Ramsden
Heart Reef was discovered in 1975 by one of Air Whitsunday’s pilots, John Ramsden, and is now an internationally-recognised attraction of the Whitsundays and features on many postcards and brochures promoting the Whitsunday region and the Great Barrier Reef.

Can you swim at Airlie Beach?

There are two public beaches situated in Airlie Beach where you are welcome to swim, one is located near the Port of Airlie Marina and is known as ‘Boathaven Beach’, while the other is located in Cannonvale. Both beaches are a great place to relax and enjoy the warm weather that is often found in the Whitsundays!

Can you snorkel off Airlie Beach?

Every single tour offers snorkeling with no added costs, all equipment is provided too without having to pay extra. You can get to the reef on a jet ski, or by powerboat.