Great Barrier Reef Classic Scenic Flight from Cairns
- Departing from Cairns Airport, this tour takes you to Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef
- Spot all the famous sights, including Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove
- A maximum of 8 passengers are allowed on the flight to make sure you have a personal, exclusive flight experience
- Enjoy the guaranteed window seats and pilot commentary throughout the trip, learning about each famous site
- Travel easily and comfortably from the included courtesy bus transfer
What to expect
This 40 minute scenic flight takes you out of Cairns and to the most famous reef in the world: The Great Barrier Reef. Taking a plane out of Cairns, your group will take a helicopter that will soar over the waters, showing you numerous sights along the way. These include the splendid views along the North Queensland coastline. After seeing the cityscape of Cairns from a 360-degree view in the air, you'll glimpse Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island, and Palm Cove. From your vantage point in the air, you'll be able to see this famous reef and learn all about it from the in-flight commentary provided by your pilot. Discover its vital importance in the ecosystem of the whole Pacific Ocean and not just Australian waters.




Good to know
- Bring your phone, camera, GoPro, sun glasses, and a bottle of water
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure
Reviews
The visibility was incredible on the plane. However, for me, 40 minutes was not enough. I needed more time to immerse myself in the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef. Another drawback of taking a small plane was that the airplane wing occasionally blocked my view.
It was good because it went according to schedule. The pilot was friendly and the weather was a bit disappointing, but other than that it was good. The plane did look a bit old.
The whole helicopter experience was great! The driver arrived at the hotel on time to pick us up. The pilot also gave a detailed explanation of the attractions and safety. The pilot's driving skills are quite good, recommended!
I was lucky enough to be in the passenger seat of a Cessna because I was alone and in an odd-numbered group! I was really happy. On the day, the flight started late because the previous group was late, but there was no problem. It was one of the best and most valuable experiences of this trip. I am not very fluent in English, so I was worried about whether I would be able to meet the group at the hotel, so I made a reservation to go there myself on the morning of my arrival from Japan, but there was a Japanese staff member who spoke English to pick me up, so it seemed fine. They also took me to my desired location on the way back. There were also other staff members who spoke Chinese, so I think it would be fine even for those who are not confident in the language. Thank you very much to the kind staff.
It was amazing! They even gave me extra 10 min flight! They were 10 min late to pick me up though. All in all, I was satisfied with them.
Communication with the company was clear and effective. The flight was great if not a little hot in the plane. Hannah our pilot was engaging and very knowledgeable about the area, giving good suggestions on what to do if we had free time.
Hotel pick-up was prompt, arriving at the hangar minutes later to receive a safety brief. Shorty afterwards we were flying over the Great Barrier Reef. The flight was is an unparalleled experience, that offered a breathtaking perspective of one of the world's natural wonders. Our pilot Carola, was magnificent and provided awesome commentary. The Great Barrier Reef flight promises awe-inspiring moments and memories that will last a lifetime so do not miss this tour!
good experience but facilities need to improve a lot
It was a great experience from the time I received the activity to the end. There is a pre-departure video that you can watch. If your English is not good, there is also an introduction in Chinese🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
It was a very happy experience. I was lucky enough to sit in the passenger seat next to the pilot. Although it was very hot and sunny, I really recommend this activity because the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is really worth watching.
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