Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from Cairns
About this tour
Experience the sheer size and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and gain a true appreciation of one of the seven natural wonders of the world. This flight includes views of beautiful Green Island and Fitzroy Island and on low tide, Vlasoff Sand Cay and Upolu Sand Cay. Sightings of manta rays, turtles and other marine life are not uncommon. If you're flying with us in the winter months, there is even a chance of spotting whales!
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Highlights
- ✓Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- ✓Scenic Helicopter Flight
- ✓Surcharges on fuel
- ✓Informative commentary during the flight
Itinerary
Stop 1
Check-in is 30 minutes prior to your departure for your pre-departure briefing. You'll then board the helicopter for your scenic flight.
Stop 2
Enjoy the view from above of Green Island.
Stop 3
Fly over the amazing Great Barrier Reef
Included
- ✓ Australia's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- ✓ Scenic Helicopter Flight
- ✓ Surcharges on fuel
- ✓ Informative commentary during the flight
Not included
- ✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off from Cairns & Beaches hotels
- ✕ Nautilus Aviation scenic flights are on a shared basis (not private)
From
$350.46 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from CairnsThis tour | Duration varies | 4.7 (38) | N/A | From $350.46 | |
| 10 minute City Scenic Flight | 10 min | 5.0 (13) | N/A | From $135.1 | View → |
| 60 minute Reef and Rainforest Scenic Flight | 1 hr | 5.0 (9) | N/A | From $628.31 | View → |
| 30 minute Rainforest Scenic Flight | 30 min | 5.0 (3) | N/A | From $331.67 | View → |
From
$350.46 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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