City and Rainforest Scenic Helicopter Flight from Cairns
- Get a taste of the thrill of a scenic Cairns helicopter flight as we showcase the ultimate view and distinctive beauty of Cairns city and its rugged mountainous surrounds
- Choose one of our longer flights to gain a breathtaking perspective of the many waterfalls along the Great Dividing Range
- Get up close to the mighty Barron Falls and Gorge and the picturesque rainforest village of Kuranda
- With the Coral Sea as your backdrop, it’s a view that's Instagram worthy!
What to expect
This flight offers an unparalleled perspective of the natural beauty of Cairns. Cairns sits on a floodplain south of the mouth of the mighty Barron River. The Barron's headwaters start in Mount Hypipamee National Park at an elevation of 3,900 ft. The river flows across the fertile volcanic soils of the Atherton Tablelands and through the quaint village of Kuranda before cascading down the 850-foot-high Barron Falls and moving across the Cairns floodplains out into the Coral Sea.
Depending on the length of the flight, you will ascend up the Great Dividing Range and wonder at the mighty Barron and Stoney Creek Falls, as well as Lake Morris. You will pass over the world-famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and around the village of Kuranda before turning for the coast.
Reviews
We did the 10 minute flight and it was great, flying over Cairnes and around Mt Whitfield. However I would recommend the 30 minute flight over the reef and around the islands. It was really special. Our pilot was great, he kept us informed about what we were seeing and gave us interesting facts. The price also includes drinks available at Zoom Helicopters. My photos are from the 30 minute flight over the reef not the 10 minute flight over Cairnes.
Pilot Bren was nice, skilful and very good looking! Wasn’t looking at the scenery much! Hahahaha! Overall good experience!
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