Reef Helicopter Tours

Experience a spectacular 25 minute Scenic Helicopter Flight to the Great Barrier Reef. Discover the reef from every angle:  Complete the day with a stopover on Fitzroy Island with the afternoon to swim, explore, or simply soak up the beauty of this island paradise.

$570.00 per person  3yrs+
Departs daily 8am – 3.30pm
4.5 hours at the Great Barrier Reef

Experience great value on the Great Barrier Reef with two reef sites, snorkelling gear and a fresh BBQ lunch included. At Hastings Reef, step aboard a Nautilus Aviation helicopter for a stunning 25-minute scenic flight over vibrant coral and sand cays as you make your way back to Cairns.

$585 per person
Departs Daily Cairns 10.30am – 3.20pm

Discover the Great Barrier Reef as you cruise in fast catamaran comfort with Great Adventures to the activity platform moored at Norman Reef. Includes lunch, snorkelling equipment,  semi-submersible coral reef viewing tour with commentary, Underwater Observatory and Eco Reef Talk. Return to Cairns on a 25 minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef.

$729.00 per adult
$569.00 per child 3-14 yrs
Family 2A+2C 3-14yrs $2408.00
Infant under 3 – seated on adult lap – Free of Charge.

Departs daily 10.30am – 5.00pm
Take off from Cairns on a 25-minute scenic flight to the Reef Magic activity platform at Moore Reef and enjoy spectacular views over the Coral Sea. Soar above the lush rainforest coastline and into the heart of the Great Barrier Reef, with panoramic vistas of turquoise waters and reef formations below. Your experienced pilot will provide informative commentary, pointing out marine life such as turtles, dolphins, manta rays, and large schools of fish — and from July to September, you may even spot Humpback whales on their annual migration.

Adult $395|Child $330 4-16 years
Great Value !! Save $69

Departs daily 8.00am – 4.30pm
Experience the ultimate adventure value package on the Great Barrier Reef with views from above and below the Reef. Includes an awesome 10-minute scenic Helicopter flight to see the Great Barrier Reef from the air! Full day with two locations on the Outer Barrier Reef including snorkelling, lunch and more

$1189.00 per person
Departs Daily from Port Douglas
11.10am – 3.30pm

Short on time or want to experience the Great Barrier Reef on a return scenic flight. Takes in the highlights of the inner reef. There is simply no better way to appreciate the sheer size and scale of the Great Barrier Reef than from the air. Expect picture-postcard views of the reef and an abundance of wildlife – sharks, turtles, rays and even whales (July to Nov).

Spend 2 hours – 15 minutes at the Quicksilver pontoon to enjoy snorkelling, semi submersible coral viewing tour, underwater observatory and a delicious buffet lunch.

$530 per person
Depart daily 12.40pm – return 4.30pm

Ideal for  those with limited time and Cruise ship visitors who still want to experience the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a 25-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef to meet the Superyacht Evolution. Spend 1.5 hours at Hastings Reef snorkelling before cruising back to Cairns whilst enjoying a late lunch and a complimentary glass of wine.

$585 per person
Departs Cairns daily 12.30pm – 5.30pm

Take in 25 minutes of breathtaking aerial views from the lush tropical coastline across the blue waters of the Coral Sea as you soar into the heart of the Outer Great Barrier Reef. Disembark at Great Adventures Outer Reef Pontoon and enjoy lunch, snorkelling, semi submersible coral viewing craft and underwater observatory before cruising back into Cairns at 5.30pm. This gives you the best of the reef from above and below.

30 minutes $455 per person 
45 minutes $625 per person 

Departs daily from Cairns Heli pad -The Pier Cairns City

The most popular scenic flight combines 30-minute Great Barrier Reef scenic with an additional 15 minute bird’s eye view of the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest on earth. Commencing over the reef, we cross back over the coast near Double Island and the resort township of Palm Cove before ascending the coastal rainforest-clad mountains into the heart of the Barron Gorge National Park.

Adult $675 |Child 3-15yrs $549
Infant under 3 yrs  Free | Child 3yrs $399.00
Family 2A+2C  3-15yrs $2279
Departs daily 11.45am – 5.30pm
3.5 hours at the Great Barrier Reef

Experience the ultimate adventure with a breathtaking 25 minute helicopter flight from Cairns to the Sunlover Pontoon at Moore Reef, located 54 kms offshore. Soar above the tropical rainforest coastline, glide over the sparkling azure waters of the Coral Sea, and marvel at the heart of Australia’s iconic Great Barrier Reef.

$729.00 per adult
$569.00 per child 3-14 yrs
Family 2A+2C 3-14yrs $2408.00
Infant under 3 – seated on adult lap – Free of Charge.

Departs daily 9am – 3.30pm

Experience the ultimate Great Barrier Reef adventure with our Reef Magic Cruise & Fly tour. Begin your journey with a scenic cruise to the outer reef, where you’ll explore coral gardens, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, and witness incredible marine life. After your reef experience, enjoy a thrilling return 25 minute flight, offering breathtaking aerial views of the reef’s stunning beauty. This unforgettable full-day tour combines the best of both worlds – sea and sky – for an unmatched exploration of Australia’s most iconic natural wonder.

This tour also operates in reverse – Fly out & Cruise return – 10.30am – 5.00pm

Cruise – Fly Great Barrier Reef
Adult $675 |Child 4-15yrs $549
Infant under 3 yrs  Free | Child 3yrs $399.00
Family 2A+2C  4-15yrs $2279

Departs daily 10.00am – 3.55pm
3.5 hours at the Great Barrier Reef
Cruise from Cairns to Sunlover’s Pontoon at Moore Reef, 54km away. Ideal for all ages, this ocean base boasts a new sun deck and the Sunlover Sunslide for family fun. The 25 minute scenic flight from Moore Reef delivers stunning panoramic views extending from the tropical rainforest clad coastline, across the azure waters of the Coral Sea and into the very heart of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

$683 per person
Departs daily from Port Douglas
For your experience of a lifetime depart Port Douglas, Quicksilver’s friendly crew will take you to the renowned Agincourt Reef, a jewel-like ribbon reef on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef.  The 35 minute scenic flight between Port Douglas and Agincourt Reef delivers stunning panoramic views extending from the tropical rainforest clad coastline

$415 per person (minimum 2)
Solo bookings accepted please call 07 40283567 to book
Departs daily from 9am through to 4.00pm
General Aviation Airport Cairns

Experience a breathtaking 30 or 40-minute Cairns scenic helicopter flight to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Marvel at stunning coral formations and vibrant marine life with insightful commentary from our knowledgeable local pilots enhancing your understanding and appreciation for this natural wonder.

40 minutes $525 per person (minimum 2)
Solo bookings accepted please call 07 40283567 to book
Departs daily from 9am through to 4.00pm
General Aviation Airport Cairns

Experience a breathtaking 30 or 40-minute Cairns scenic helicopter flight to the outer Great Barrier Reef. Marvel at stunning coral formations and vibrant marine life with insightful commentary from our knowledgeable local pilots enhancing your understanding and appreciation for this natural wonder.