Reef & Helicopter Options with Reef Magic

    • Places: Cairns, Cairns Esplanade Heli Pad
    • Departs from: Cairns, Cairns Esplanade Heli Pad
    • Region: Tropical North Queensland, Queensland
    • Duration: 6.8 hours
    • Price: From $729 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 Reef & Helicopter Options with Reef Magic tour offers a combination of helicopter flights and reef experiences from Cairns. Guests can enjoy panoramic views of the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Options include scenic flights and full-day tours with activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, and exploring underwater observatories. The tours cater to a variety of preferences, providing both aerial and marine adventures.

    Activities

    • Scuba Diving
    • Snorkelling
    • Glass Bottom Boat
    • Sailing
    • Wildlife
    • Scenic Flight
    • Lunch
    • Helicopter Flight

    Features

    • Scenic helicopter flights
    • Snorkeling equipment and instruction
    • Glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible tours
    • Underwater observatory access
    • Tropical buffet lunch
    • Coffee and afternoon tea
    • Environmental Management Charge

    The Tour

    Helicopter Flight

    Start your day with a scenic helicopter flight from Cairns, offering breathtaking views of the Great Barrier Reef and the surrounding rainforest. Look out for marine life such as turtles, dolphins, and possibly humpback whales during the flight.

    Reef Magic Pontoon Activities

    Upon arrival at Moore Reef, spend up to 5 hours at the Reef Magic pontoon. Engage in activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, or helmet diving. For those preferring to stay dry, the underwater observatory and semi-submersible tours provide unique perspectives of the reef.

    Return Journey

    Conclude your adventure with a relaxing catamaran cruise back to Cairns, enjoying the ocean views and the tropical ambiance.

    Tour options

    • Reef Magic - Cruise / Fly from $729 This option includes a cruise to the reef and a helicopter flight back to Cairns. Ideal for those who want a mix of marine and aerial views in one day.
    • Reef Magic | Fly/Cruise from $729 Includes a 25-minute helicopter flight to Moore Reef, snorkeling and diving at the pontoon, and a catamaran ride back to Cairns. Suitable for those seeking a comprehensive reef experience.
    • Reef Magic - Fly / Fly from $1096 Features helicopter flights both to and from the reef, offering extensive aerial views. Perfect for those who prefer flying over cruising.

    What to bring

    • Small soft-sided bag
    • Camera
    • Swimming costume
    • Hat, towel, sunscreen, and sunglasses
    • Dry change of clothes
    • Cash or card for purchases

    Meeting point

    Fly to Reef & Cruise Return Depart Cairns: 10:30 Arrive Cairns: 17:00

    Cruise to Reef & Fly Return Depart Cairns: 9:00 Arrive Cairns: 15:40

    Fly to Reef & Fly Return Depart Cairns: 10:30 Arrive Cairns: 15:40

    Useful information

    Helicopter flight duration

    The helicopter flight to Moore Reef lasts 25 minutes, offering panoramic views of the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding rainforest.

    Activities at Moore Reef

    At Moore Reef, guests can snorkel, scuba dive, or enjoy the underwater observatory. Other options include helmet diving and semi-submersible tours with live commentary.

    Included meals and refreshments

    A tropical buffet lunch is provided, along with coffee and afternoon tea during the tour.

    What to bring

    Guests should bring a small soft-sided bag, camera, swimming costume, hat, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, dry change of clothes, and cash or card for purchases.

    Weight restrictions

    Weight restrictions apply for the helicopter flight. Flights are on a shared basis unless chartered.

    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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