Reef-Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight

$415.00 per person (minimum 2 passengers) for flights to operate. Solo travellers accepted

Duration: 30 minutes
Sights • Green Island • Vlasoff sand cay • Upolu cay

Enjoy a spectacular view of Cairns city as you take off towards the world’s largest coral reef system. Experience the sheer size and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and gain a true appreciation of one of the seven natural wonders of the world.

This flight includes views of beautiful Green Island, Vlasoff Sand Cay and Upolu Sand Cay – three of the most striking sand islands on the Great Barrier Reef. Sightings of manta rays, turtles and other marine life are not uncommon on the reef scenic flight and if you’re flying with us in the winter months there is even a chance of spotting whales; however, as the marine life are wild animals, we can’t make any guarantees.

$515.00 per person (minimum 2 passengers)** for the tour to operate. Solo travellers accepted

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.

Emerging from the canopy below, you will see the Barron River and the quaint rainforest village of Kuranda. Keep an eye out for the tracks of the historical Kuranda Scenic Rail and the gondolas of the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. From the top of the gorge, we descend over the 250m rock face of the mighty Barron Falls, which, while impressive year round, provides an awe-inspiring photo opportunity after heavy green-season rain (Dec-Apr).

We follow the Barron River for the next 5km as it snakes its way back down the gorge towards the ocean, providing hydroelectricity to the city of Cairns and thrills for rafters riding on its rapids.

• Meeting point is Nautilus Aviation - Pierpoint Road Cairns - map/directions will be on your confirmation email
• Check in 30 minutes prior to your flight
• Camera – polarising filter for best results
• Sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
• Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage

Maximum individual seat weight limit of 130kg applies

Checkin required 45 minutes prior to departure. Check-in will close 30 minutes before departure and you will not be able to check in after this time.

All tours are confirmed subject to availability, weather and achieved booking minimums.  Solo traveller bookings welcome.

Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund
Any flight amendments made inside 48 hours with incur a 50% penalty.
Cancellation within 24 hours is non refundable
No amendments accepted inside 24 hours prior to departure

Flights are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability.

The decision of the pilot in command is final with regards to cancelling a flight due to inclement weather and/or the refusal of the passenger/s if the passenger/s are deemed unfit for flight.