Once you have experienced the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef by diving with the fishes through coral, it’s time to broaden your perspective by seeing it from the air.

There are many options to appreciate the reef and rainforest canopy from on high, for example, in a Hamilton Island helicopter or a Whitsundays seaplane.

And if those heights are not to your liking, try hot air ballooning from the Atherton Tablelands.

There are full-day charter flights or shorter scenic trips available in light aircraft and choppers throughout.