Great Barrier Reef by Helicopter

At 2:20pm we hopped in the cart and headed to the Qualia helipad for our 2:30pm flght to the Reef.   Our great pilot and guide Tallum.

Simply gorgeous secenry along the way for our 30 minute flight. 

Whitsunday Beach.

On the helipad at the reef, with a resident ghost (aka Mrs. SFO777 veto-ing the pic... LOL).

First stop was the underwater viewing area.

And then pics from the "submarine" which moved along the reef.

Next we're headed out for some awesome snorkling with a few hundred of our new friends.  Sadly, no pics as I decided not the test Apple's claim that the iphone Xs was waterproof.

After an hour and a half at the reef, we shuttled back to the helipad.  Our gorgeous bird...

Back at Qualia just after 5pm.  What an incredible experience and visit to the Great Barrier Reef.

Later that evening, a private dinner outdoors at the Long Pavilion.

Tonight's entertainment, a curlew who kept walking by our table growling at us for apparenlty invading her territory.  Pretty funny.

Another wonderful meal and experience at Qualia.