What to do and see in Queensland, Australia: The Best Air Tours

CQ Adventure Flights is Airlie Beach’s fastest and most exciting tour operator. With so many brilliant things to do in the Whitsundays, CQ Adventure Flights is unlike anything else on offer. Operating a Yak52, a Soviet Air Force Training aeroplane built in 1990, they take tourists across every demographic on the Flight Of Their Life! Because the aeroplane only seats a Pilot and Instructor/Passenger the flights are fully catered to the passengers wants, without having to share their experience with anybody else. Passengers also get to set the intensity of their aerobatic experience to their comfort level The performance characteristics means that it is easy to give the passenger a gentle cruise with stunning views, or a mental aerobatic session, of an intensity that they choose. With 3 different experiences on offer, CQ Adventure Flights has a flight for everybody!

Souvenirs, tshirts, bike hire, reef tours. Make this the first place to go to on your holiday to Agnes Water and Town of 1770! Not easy to spot at first, but they're a little hidden gem and absolutely well worth seeing (part of the Caltex petrol station complex). The Discover 1770 Shop is your ONE STOP VISITOR SHOP in Agnes Water. They hire bikes and snorkel gear, advise you of the best walks, tours and free stuff to do there. Grab a free local map and local advice from Lisa and Kevin. Don't leave town without a quality and tasteful t-shirt, hat or hoodie (they stock top quality A S Colour brand!) PASSIONATE, HELPFUL, KNOWLEDGEABLE STAFF. There's a beautiful range of souvenirs and gifts (not just generic gifts). Hire bikes from them and explore this beautiful piece of paradise.

Take command of the world’s most popular jet airliner; the Boeing 737! You will sit in the Captain’s seat and take-off, cruise and land the plane. With thousands of airports to choose from, land at a challenging airport or fly to your home town in an experience you will never forget.

GSL Aviation is your best value fixed wing operator in Airlie Beach. We offer a range of scenic flights over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef. GSL Aviation also offer island transfers and air charter. Our flights operate 7 days a week, with a courtesy bus available to/from hotels and town centre.

Would you like to try gliding? An Air Experience Flight allows you to have some ‘hands on’ time with a qualified instructor while enjoying the fabulous scenery around the Scenic Rim. We take bookings for every weekend and all public holidays.

If you are looking for a truly unique, safe and stunning way to explore the Gold Coast with a few surprises thrown in, this is an experience that you will never forget! Cloud 9 Seaplanes offers Scenic Joy Flights, Island Day Tours, Romantic Island Picnics and Charter Flights to a variety of places on the Gold Coast and around South East Queensland, Australia. When you are ready for a fun activity that will really surprise you in a way you won't expect, call us and book your seat to Cloud 9 .

This family run company has operated for over 35 years accumulating hundreds of thousands of flying hours throughout Australia. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Australia’s North East Coast has always been their backyard. Their knowledge and experience combined with their passion for all of Australia’s natural assets ensure that you the customer receive the best experience Australia has to offer. Daintree Air are world leaders in eco-friendly practises within the aviation industry, reducing their carbon footprint for aircraft engineering to almost zero by completing a two million dollar, state-of-the-art maintenance facility. The hangar can operate 24 hrs a day, generating its power from the sun and its own water from rainwater tanks, backed up by an underground stream. Daintree Air understand many of their passengers will have just one chance to view the Great Barrier Reef from the air, therefore they will do their utmost to ensure your experience is a memorable one.

We are Brisbane’s closest hot air ballooning company. Simply drive 30 minutes west of the Brisbane CBD to experience a 1 hour city and country hot air balloons flight. Passengers enjoy superb & glorious views whilst floating majestically & effortlessly over the heritage city of Ipswich, the Scenic Rim & Somerset countrysides. Discover and explore Greater Brisbane’s big backyard from the air – with Floating Images! We offer a boutique ballooning experience with only one flight per day and a maximum of 11 passengers ensuring you enjoy the experience. This activity commences 40 minutes before sunrise is approximately 3 to 4 hours, includes a 1 hour Balloon Flight, Restaurant Breakfast & Flight certificate. Floating Images’ flights are ideal for any visitors, individuals, families & friends. Hot air balloon rides are a great way to celebrate one of life’s special occasions, weddings, tick an item off your bucket list, incentive, motivate or reward your team on a corporate outing or simply just indulge and just spoil yourself. We are SE Qld’s only ATAP Accredited Hot Air Balloon operator. For "the flight of your life" call or book online for flights, gift vouchers or further enquiries.

The North Queensland Aero Club (NQAC) is one of Far North Queenslands premier flight training schools, scenic flight operator and short haul charter providers. The NQAC has been in operation for more than 65 years and has a safety record second to none. At NQAC, passenger comfort and safety are our number one priority. The NQAC offers Trial Introductory Flights for the adventure seeker, where you will have the opportunity to fly the aeroplane with an instructor by your side. An absolute bucket list item. Alternatively you might like a relaxing view of the picturesque Atherton Tablelands including Lake Tinaroo, Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine, perhaps something longer including Mount Mulligan - home of one of Australia's most horrific mining disasters and the Kingsborough/Thornsborough Goldfields. Perhaps you would like a 90 minute flight over Mareeba, Mount Molly, Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforests. theres an option for every budget, and all in your very own private aircraft with one of our experienced and knowledgeable pilots.

Great Barrier Reef Scenic FlightSpectacular low level flight by High wing light aircraft. 30mins course includes:Green Island, Arlington reef, natural Koala shaped reef,Vlasoff cay, Upolu cay. 45mins course includes: Green Island, Arlington reef, natural Koala shaped reef,Michaelmas Reef, Vlasoff cay, Upolu cay, Oyster Reef. Pick up and return transport is included.