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This is the most stunning Great Barrier Reef I have ever seen: the Heart Reef in Queensland

►Departure and Itinerary ▪ If you want to see the heart-shaped Great Barrier Reef in Australia, the best starting point is not Cairns, but Airlie Beach! ▪ GSL Aviation takes you flying, over an hour's journey, with too many beautiful scenes to take in! ▪ In addition to the Great Barrier Reef, there is the world's longest white sand beach near the Whitsunday Islands, and the fine white sand on the shore is the best I have seen. From the air, you can also see the latte art-like seafloor scenery, which is particularly stunning! ►Flying Experience ▪ We gathered before 7 am for the takeoff and landing at the airport, and I was arranged to sit in the co-pilot's seat. There were some clouds in the sky that day, but it didn't really affect the enjoyment of the scenery! First, a wave of the serene blue of the Whitsunday Islands! Next, we entered the Great Barrier Reef area, which is the largest and most beautiful in the world! ►Heart Reef ▪ The Heart Reef is only 1.5 meters above sea level and can only be clearly seen when the waves are small, so not every day's weather is suitable for viewing! This natural wonder was unintentionally created by millions of coral polyps only a few millimeters in diameter, and one can't help but marvel at the romantic side of nature. The Heart Reef has also been rated as one of the 'Top Ten Proposal Sites in the World'! ▪ The pilot will fly two round trips, but the whole process lasts no more than 1 minute, so set your camera to burst mode. It's a rare visit, so be sure to take several pictures! ►Whitehaven Beach ▪ On the way back, the pilot also took us to overlook the world's longest and most beautiful Whitehaven Beach! ▪ The entire beach stretches for 7 kilometers, all white, made of pure silica sand that is white, fine, and soft. In 2018, it was also rated as the world's most environmentally friendly and clean beach! ▪ The swirling sand in Hill Inlet is very much like the latte art on coffee! The short one-hour flight was soon coming to an end, and when I got off the plane, I still felt like I hadn't had enough. The beauty of nature is always insatiable! ► Best Season to Visit The best season to visit the Whitsunday Islands in Queensland is from June to October, with July, August, and September being the best because of the winter ocean currents, which result in high water visibility, and whales can be observed from the surface!
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Posted: Apr 8, 2024
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