30 or 40 minute Scenic Reef Flight
30 minutes $415 per person
40 minutes $520 per person
Departs daily from 9am through to 4.00pm
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.
30 minute Reef Explorer
$415.00 per person(minimum 2)
40 minute Outer Reef Odyssey
$520.00 per person (minimum 2)
Helicopter takes maximum 3 persons
Solo travellers welcome - subject to minimum numbers
Flights depart from Cairns General Aviation Airport - 15 minutes north of Cairns
30-minute Great Barrier Reef 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).
A spectacular 40-minute scenic Cairns helicopter flight will take you beyond the inner reef to the outer regions of the Great Barrier Reef, where the frequency of coral structures is outstanding. Explore more widely, watching out for the incredible reef wildlife flourishing in this World Heritage-listed icon. You will pass sandy Vlasoff Cay and on to the outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef to provide you with the ultimate reef experience. The colours and textures of the reef and clear blue waters framed by the massive North Queensland skies provide unforgettable backdrops for the keen photographer to capture once-in-a-lifetime images. Our local pilots/guides provide informative commentary and insights into the history of the reef and its abundance of marine inhabitants.
Flights depart from 21 Bush Pilots Avenue, General Aviation -Cairns Queensland
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Check in 30 minutes prior to flight departure time
The maximum single seat weight limit/payload for Zoom Helicopters’ fleet of aircraft is 130 kg.
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Small soft bags only
Flights depart from 21 Bush Pilots Avenue, General Aviation -Cairns Queensland
Google Maps
Check in 30 minutes prior to flight departure time
The maximum single seat weight limit/payload for Zoom Helicopters’ fleet of aircraft is 130 kg.
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Small soft bags only
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