# Heart Reef

> A small heart-shaped coral formation within Hardy Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef. It is best appreciated from the air on scenic flights from Airlie…

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-heart-reef/

A small heart-shaped coral formation within Hardy Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef. It is best appreciated from the air on scenic flights from Airlie Beach or Hamilton Island; it is protected and not a place for casual landings.

- **Nearest town:** Airlie Beach, Queensland
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -19.7870, 149.2330

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. Hot in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Whitsunday Coast to Townsville](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/au-whitsunday-coast-townsville/)

## Nearby

- [Hill Inlet Lookout](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-hill-inlet-lookout/) – 59 km
- [Whitehaven Beach](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-whitehaven-beach/) – 61 km
- [Airlie Beach Lagoon](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-airlie-beach-lagoon/) – 76 km
- [Cape Hillsborough National Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/au-cape-hillsborough/) – 128 km

## FAQs

### Where is Heart Reef?

Heart Reef is in Airlie Beach, Queensland, at GPS -19.7870, 149.2330.

### Which road trips pass Heart Reef?

Heart Reef is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Whitsunday Coast to Townsville.

### What is there to see near Heart Reef?

Places worth a stop nearby: Hill Inlet Lookout (59 km), Whitehaven Beach (61 km), Airlie Beach Lagoon (76 km) and Cape Hillsborough National Park (128 km).

### When is the best time to visit Heart Reef?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and October–November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Part of these destinations

- [Great Barrier Reef](https://camping-spirit.com/destinations/au-great-barrier-reef/)