Cairns Great Barrier Reef Scenic Plane Flight - 40 Minutes
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November 2024
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What you can expect
The huge expanse of turquoise water, lush islands, and white shores that is the Great Barrier Reef is renowned as the most spectacular natural wonder in Australia for a good reason. The reef looks like a postcard perfect scene for kilometres on end, and you can only really appreciate the scale and beauty of it all from a bird’s eye view.
So to take it all in, jet off on a scenic flight that will take you over the Great Barrier Reef and iconic landmarks from Australia’s coastal paradise. For 40 minutes soar above the coral reefs and pristine island formations with your eyes glued to the view from your guaranteed window seat. You’ll see the Great Barrier Reef, Green Island, Upolu Reef, Double Island Palm Cove and plenty more in the vast reef-speckled ocean waters. To make sure you don’t miss a thing, the experienced pilot will provide an in-flight commentary as you fly over islands, reefs and crystal water.
Bus transfers will take you to and from the airport, so all you have to do is just sit back and enjoy the view. No photo can ever capture how it feels to have the stunning sun, sky, and ocean of this iconic coast every way you turn your head. You have to see it for yourself.
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What you need to know
- All passengers MUST provide the below information at the time of booking
- ALL passenger first and last names
- ALL passenger weights (in kg)
- 40 minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight
- Courtesy Bus Transfers to/from Cairns City
- In-flight Pilot Commentary
- Guaranteed Window Seats
- Fly over Green Island and Great Barrier Reef
- After exploring the Reef you’ll head back toward the mainland, with views of the North Queensland coastline
- Sights include Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Middle Cay, Michaelmas Cay, Upolu Reef, and Palm Cove
- Get a taste of the Great Barrier Reef with our 40 minute scenic flight
- Experience the sights of Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove from the air
- Enjoy In-flight Pilot Commentary
- Morning flight is at 9am
- Midday flight is at 11.30am
- Afternoon flight is at 1:30pm
- Flights depart daily from Cairns Airport
- Confirmation of your booking and exact flight time MUST be reconfirmed with the tour operator upon receiving your tour voucher. Complete tour operator details will appear on your tour voucher
- All passenger approximate weights MUST be advised at time of booking
- Prices listed on this site are per person
- Courtesy bus subject to availability; passengers that do not arrive at their pick up location on time may be classed as no-show
- Children are defined as being aged between 3-13 years
- One (1) infant under their 3rd birthday may travel free of charge if seated on a guardian’s lap
- A maximum of one infant per helicopter may travel as per CASA regulations
- There is a 125kg weight limit per individual passenger
- A 100% cancellation fee applies for cancellations, no shows, or booking changes within 24 hours of departure.
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! - Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Flights operate daily except Christmas Day 25th December. At the completion of purchase, the flight operator MUST be contacted prior to travel to confirm exact flight time and hotel pick up
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Recent reviews
Aswin Vijayan
7 months ago
Beautiful experience with scenic view of entire coral reef.
The scenic flight was really good. It was the first time I travelled on a flight like this and got to see beautiful views of the coral reefs and the green islands. Although, was a bit motion-sick during some time of the flight, the views up so high was worth it.
Seul Ah LEE
almost 2 years ago
You don't actually have to go for the expensive option of a helicopter this aviation was more than great!!!
I loved the experience itself. However I'm not sure if it was because we booked the tickets through Experience OZ (probably because we got them at the discounted rate compared to what others might have paid?), all other parties got called out first to secure the best places available while we were the very last to be called, hence provided with the worst seat with the smallest window that didn't even guarantee the full view outside. The view of green island itself was stunning and it was the great weather so we are grate for those.
Laura
almost 7 years ago
Highly recommend
Highly recommend, it was an easy checkout experience with Experience Oz. Unfortunately there was a storm on the day that we had booked and were unable to go at the allocated time. Lucky we were rescheduled to fly out at a later time when the storm had passed. Loved the ease of pick up.