45 Minute Reef & Rainforest Scenic Flight

    • Places: Cairns
    • Departs from: Cairns
    • Region: Tropical North Queensland, Queensland
    • Duration: 30 minutes
    • Price: From $676 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 45 Minute Reef & Rainforest Scenic Flight tour offers a helicopter journey over Cairns, showcasing the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest. Participants will fly over notable landmarks such as Green Island, Arlington Reef, and Barron Gorge National Park. This tour provides an opportunity to observe marine life and rainforest landscapes from above, departing conveniently from Cairns Helipad.

    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 for a scenic flight.

    Green Island and Arlington Reef

    The flight path includes Green Island and Arlington Reef, offering views of the Coral Sea and the chance to spot marine life such as sea turtles and manta rays.

    Barron Gorge National Park

    Continuing over Barron Gorge National Park, passengers can see the Barron River, Barron Falls, and the rainforest village of Kuranda from above.

    Return to Cairns

    The tour concludes with a return flight to the Cairns Helipad.

    Tour options

    • 45 Minute Reef & Rainforest Scenic Flight from $676 This option includes a 45-minute helicopter tour over Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, and Barron Gorge National Park. Ideal for those wanting a comprehensive aerial view of the reef and rainforest. Self-drive option available with check-in at Cairns Pier Heliport.

    What to bring

    • Sunglasses
    • Camera
    • Comfortable clothing

    Meeting point

    Meeting Point & Times Nautilus Aviation Helipad, Cairns Esplanade, Cairns QLD 4870 Departs daily Check-in time provided upon booking Tour duration: 45 minutes Returns to Cairns Helipad

    Useful information

    Flight duration

    The scenic flight lasts 45 minutes, offering aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics rainforest.

    Provided equipment

    Headsets with voice-activated microphones are provided for inflight commentary from an experienced local pilot.

    What to bring

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

    Flight highlights

    The flight covers Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Sand Cay, and Barron Gorge National Park, offering views of marine life and rainforest landscapes.

    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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