30-Minute Reef Scenic Flight

    • Places: Cairns
    • Departs from: Cairns
    • Region: Tropical North Queensland, Queensland
    • Duration: 30 minutes
    • Price: From $487 per person (AUD)
    • Operator: Nautilus Aviation Cairns
    • Payment: Book now, pay later available: no payment today, card charged 3 days before the tour. Departures within 5 days are pay now only.
    • Rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review

    The 30-Minute Reef Scenic Flight tour provides an aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing from Cairns, the flight covers Green Island, Arlington Reef, and Upolu Sand Cay. Passengers can enjoy spotting marine life from above while receiving commentary from an experienced pilot.

    Activities

    • Scenic Flight

    Features

    • Headsets with voice-activated microphones
    • Inflight commentary from an experienced local pilot

    The Tour

    Cairns Helipad Departure

    The tour begins at the Cairns Helipad, where guests board the helicopter and receive a safety briefing before takeoff.

    Great Barrier Reef Aerial Tour

    The helicopter flies over the Great Barrier Reef, offering views of Green Island, Arlington Reef, and Upolu Sand Cay. The pilot provides commentary on the sights and marine life below, enhancing the experience with insights about the region.

    Return to Cairns Helipad

    The flight concludes with a return to the Cairns Helipad, completing the 30-minute aerial journey.

    Tour options

    • 30 Minute Reef Scenic Flight from $487 A 30-minute helicopter flight from Cairns over the Great Barrier Reef, featuring views of Green Island, Arlington Reef, and Upolu Sand Cay. Includes inflight commentary and headsets.

    What to bring

    • Camera
    • Sunglasses
    • Comfortable clothing

    Meeting point

    Check-in Location Cairns Pier Heliport, Pier Point Road, Cairns City QLD 4870

    Check-in 45 minutes before departure Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure Flights operate daily based on request and availability Return to Cairns after the 30-minute flight

    Useful information

    Provided equipment

    Headsets with voice-activated microphones are provided for inflight commentary.

    Pilot commentary

    The flight includes inflight commentary from an experienced local pilot, offering insights into the sights and marine life below.

    What to bring

    Guests should bring a camera, sunglasses, and wear comfortable clothing for the flight.

    Tour highlights

    The flight offers views of Green Island, Arlington Reef, and Upolu Sand Cay, with opportunities to spot marine life from above.

    Customer reviews

    • Julie E. (5.0/5), 05-01-2023: Exceeded our expectation the view and commentary by the pilot and the snorkelling on the boat was always had supervision while snorkelling and lunch provided was ample and delicious

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