Australia's Largest Helicopter Fleet

Northern Australia’s Largest Operator

Part of Morris Aviation, Nautilus Aviation is a privately owned and operated, helicopter specialist and has grown to become one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators.

Today our network of bases spans Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Darwin, Jabiru, Gove and Torres Strait (Horn Island).

Nautilus Aviation has built an outstanding reputation based on the quality and diversity of our fleet, and our commitment to the safety of passengers and personnel at all times.

We pride ourselves on our customer service, whether it is delivering commercial air work, pilot training and chartered flights, as well as working in partnership with top tourism operators to deliver leisure experiences over some of the most iconic natural landscapes of Northern Australia.

Safety and Sustainability

As leaders in the aviation industry in Northern Australia, our vast knowledge and experience ensures all tourism experiences and commercial work are safe and reliable.

We seek to continually improve the impact we have on our environment and look after the places in which we operate.

Our Fleet

Nautilus Aviation boasts a fleet of 44 helicopters across our multiple Northern Australian operating bases. Aircraft are expertly maintained, diverse and versatile and include our:

Bell 412EP allocated to emergency services and search and rescue operations
Bell 212S (Eagle Single) for heavy lift operations
Bell 429
Airbus H125 (Squirrel)
Bell 407GXI, Bell 206L
Airbus H130, Bell 206
Robinson 44 aircraft

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Accessibility and Special Assistance

At Nautilus Aviation, we believe everyone deserves to experience the wonders of the natural icons throughout Northern Australia, and we strive to be as accessible as possible by welcoming guests with various accessibility needs.

We encourage you to contact us directly with any questions regarding accessibility, and our team will be happy to help you throughout the booking process.

Important considerations:

Wheelchair assistance: collapsible wheelchairs can only be accommodated on specific aircraft due to space constraints. For safety reasons, our team is unable to physically lift passengers, so passengers must be able to independently board and disembark the helicopter or have assistance from their companions.
Remote locations: please note that some of our landing sites, including sand cays and waterfalls, may be inaccessible for individuals with mobility limitations.
Companion Card Holders: we are happy to welcome Companion Card Holders (conditions apply).

Our History

Nautilus Aviation commenced operations in Townsville with a single Cessna 208 floatplane in 1993. Based in a WWII hangar at Townsville Airport, the purpose of the floatplane was to transfer guests over the pristine waters of the Great Barrier Reef to secluded island resorts.

In 2010, the floatplane was replaced with the company’s first helicopter and so started one of the largest and most versatile fleets in Australia.

Decades later, the Townsville base is now one of our multiple bases located across Northern Australia and continues to service tourism guests as well as a commercial helicopter services and emergency response.

Morris Group

Nautilus Aviation is part of Morris Group: an independent family-run business operating a collection of iconic Australian experiences.

From luxury resorts and lodges to urban beer gardens, elevated dining experiences, and superyacht adventures, everything we do is inspired by our love for good company and the great outdoors.

We’re on a mission to make a positive impact on our people, our places, and our planet doing work we love.

Chris Morris. Founder of Morris Group

Contact Us

Phone
(07) 4034 9000

Email
[email protected]

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