Full Day Great Barrier Reef Tour and Helicopter Flight
About this tour
Experience the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures. From our spacious Outer Reef platform, discover vibrant coral and marine life. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can snorkel or dive, explore the reef from the underwater observatory or air-conditioned semi-submersible, or enjoy a breathtaking 10-minute scenic helicopter flight.Enjoy morning tea, afternoon tea, and a delicious hot & cold buffet lunch. Optional activities like scuba diving and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter are available for an additional fee. Enhance your visit with a 2-hour stop at Green Island before the Reef Pontoon. Explore the rainforest, relax on sandy beaches, and snorkel in crystal-clear waters—all gear is provided.
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Highlights
- ✓Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
- ✓Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
- ✓Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
- ✓Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
- ✓10-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight
Itinerary
Stop 1
Great Adventures will take you to an exclusive and spacious activity platform on the majestic Outer Barrier Reef. Snorkel, dive, view the reef from the underwater observatory and semi-submersible tour and explore the reef from above on a 10-minute scenic helicopter flight.
Stop 2
Experience the breathtaking beauty of the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. From Great Adventures' spacious reef activity platform moored at the majestic Outer Reef, the coral and marine biodiversity is at its most extreme. There’s an abundance of activities for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers to enjoy. Snorkel and dive or stay dry and discover the reef in the underwater observatory or from the air-conditioned semi-submersible. There’s also a great range of exciting optional activities including scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter - these are an additional cost paid on the day.
Included
- ✓ Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
- ✓ Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
- ✓ Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
- ✓ Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
- ✓ 10-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight
- ✓ Underwater observatory
- ✓ Environmental Management Charge
- ✓ Reef education presentation
- ✓ Morning and afternoon tea
- ✓ 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform (2 hour stopover at Green Island - Optional Extra Cost)
Not included
- ✕ Hotel pick up and drop off
- ✕ Optional activitiés
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$365.62 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- 📍 Cairns, Queensland
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Helicopter tours in Cairns, Queensland
Cairns is the gateway to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, two of Australia's most iconic landscapes sitting almost next to each other, which is what makes it one of the few places where a single helicopter flight can take in coral reef, rainforest canopy, and waterfalls in one trip.
When's the best time to fly?
The dry season (May to October) brings the clearest skies and calmest water for reef visibility. The wet season (November to April) is hotter and more humid with a higher chance of tropical storms, which can ground flights with little notice.
What should I bring?
Light, breathable clothing and sun protection year round, plus polarized sunglasses if you want the reef's colors to show clearly through the water.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Cairns have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
Compare tours in Cairns, Queensland
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day Great Barrier Reef Tour and Helicopter FlightThis tour | Duration varies | 3.9 (7) | N/A | From $365.62 | |
| 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight | 30 min | 5.0 (67) | N/A | From $328.78 | View → |
| 40 minute Reef Scenic Flight | 40 min | 4.9 (84) | N/A | From $413.8 | View → |
| Ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest 45-minute Helicopter Tour | 45 min | 4.8 (63) | N/A | From $482.21 | View → |
From
$365.62 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Cairns, Queensland
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