Reel vs Real: A Guide to the Filming Locations of Love is in the Air

Love is in the Air follows an ultra-committed pilot flying in the tropics who finds herself falling for the man sent to sink her business. Starring Delta Goodrem, Joshua Sasse, Roy Billing and Steph Tisdell, the story follows Delta Goodrem’s character as she flies to remote island communities, weathers a tropical storm and works to keep her business flying.

The movie’s fictional base is Fullerton, but keen eyes will spot the similarities with real-life popular holiday destination Airlie Beach. The movie was primarily filmed in The Whitsundays, and it’s easy to see why. As the scenes play out, the landscapes steal the show, showing off all the things The Whitsundays and Airlie Beach is famous for: islands, azure blue water, ocean views around every corner and diverse locations.

With myriad Hollywood and local movies – such as Ticket to Paradise and Spiderhead – recently filmed in The Whitsundays, the renowned location is no stranger to movie sets.

Some of the most memorable moments of Love is in the Air, featuring The Whitsundays include:

Reel life: Fullerton Airways
Real Life: Scenic flight from The Whitsunday Airport

There are a few ways to experience The Whitsundays and all it has to offer. One of the best ways is from the air. The Whitsunday Airport, located only eight minutes from Airlie Beach is the home of Ocean Rafting’s Scenic flights and the thrilling experience of skydiving with Skydive Australia.

No stranger to show-stopping events, The Whitsunday Airport is home to The Whitsunday’s only Runway Dinner and has hosted many celebrities on scenic flights or helicopter transfers to their island destination.

Reel life: Delivering supplies to remote islands
Real life: Secluded getaway, supplies included

Scenes of delivering supplies to islands and an emergency landing for plane repairs were filmed at Sinclair Bay and Resort, a private getaway for a select few.

Thankfully, The Whitsundays has a few options in the secluded getaway category. Take your emergency recharge at Elysian Luxury Eco Island Retreat or Palm Bay Resort, both located in secluded bays of Long Island. Both resorts come with onsite supplies in the form of a restaurant and bar each, to ensure you have all the time in the world to relax and recharge.

REEL: A drive through Fullerton township
REAL: Airlie Beach – where holiday vibes are permanent

Fullerton township is located on the water’s edge in Tropical North Queensland… sound familiar? The Whitsundays’ Airlie Beach was base camp for the cast and crew while they were filming in The Whitsundays and doubled as the Fullerton township.

Boasting year-round holiday vibes, Airlie Beach is everything a beachside town should be: laid-back, with great food and cold drinks, activity options galore and pools with ocean views to lay by.

REEL life: Stunning scenic flights
REAL LIFE: Get into the sand on Whitehaven Beach

Fullerton Airways regularly flies to remote islands delivering all sorts of supplies. The Whitsunday Islands provide the perfect scene with breathtaking islands and azure blue water.

Take your holiday out of the clouds and immerse yourself in the stunning scenery with day trips to Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Choose your method of transport with a variety of boats heading out each day and helicopters for a Love is in the Air experience.

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