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30 Minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Heli Flight
- 30-minute helicopter scenic flight over the inner reef Informative
- In-flight commentary by experienced local pilots Headsets with voice-activated microphones for clarity
- Taxes, fees & all standard charges included
Start Location: Not Available
End Location: Not Available- Minimum passengers: 2 per flight (solo travellers may be paired).Weight restrictions: Individual passenger weights are required at booking; maximum per seat 130 kg.Departure location: Cairns Heliport, conveniently located near the airport.Check-in: Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure for safety briefing.What to bring: Sunglasses, sunscreen, camera, and small soft bags only (max 10 kg per person).Children: All ages welcome; children under 3 may sit on an adult’s lap (subject to safety approval).Weather: Flights operate in most conditions but may be rescheduled or refunded if weather is unsuitable.Accessibility: Please advise of any mobility concerns at booking so arrangements can be made.
Minimum - 2 passengers are allowed.
This 30-minute flight departs the Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing False Cape, Mt Yarrabah, Mission Bay and Cape Grafton. From there we strike out to the inner edge of the reef starting with Green Island, a 6,000 year-old coral sand island that boasts its own native rainforest eco-system. Tracking to the north, we explore the western side of Arlington Reef, home to a diverse range of marine creatures – turtles, sharks and manta rays.
Continuing north we’ll circle Vlassoff Cay a tiny sand island in the middle of the reef that reduces to only a few hundred square metres in size at high tide. From Vlassoff Cay we head west, over Upolu Cay and back to Cairns taking in fantastic views of the North Queensland coastline framed by the lush rainforest covered eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range. What to bring: Sunglasses & sunscreen. Camera, small soft bags only. Personal items should not exceed 10 kg. Weight restrictions apply - please follow the booking form.
Continuing north we’ll circle Vlassoff Cay a tiny sand island in the middle of the reef that reduces to only a few hundred square metres in size at high tide. From Vlassoff Cay we head west, over Upolu Cay and back to Cairns taking in fantastic views of the North Queensland coastline framed by the lush rainforest covered eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range. What to bring: Sunglasses & sunscreen. Camera, small soft bags only. Personal items should not exceed 10 kg. Weight restrictions apply - please follow the booking form.
Duration: 30 minutes
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