See the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region from our perspective – the air. This is the only place on earth where two World Heritage-listed icons exist side by side – the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics rainforest. You will see vast areas of the reef and rainforest that are otherwise hard to access while flying with us.
A Reef Scenic Flight in Cairns is a must do experience
Flying over world heritage protected Great Barrier Reef
Nautilus Helicopters are state of the art
A scenic helicopter flight over the reef and rainforest is an opportunity not to be missed.
You will be amazed by the stunning blue and green hues of these pristine coral sea waters and their thriving coral gardens. Many of the larger marine species can be most easily spotted from the air. Inflight sightings have included sea turtles, sharks, manta rays, dolphins, dugong and even potentially majestic humpback whales during migration.
Next you cross back over the coast near Double Island and the resort township of Palm Cove before ascending the coastal rainforest clad mountains into the heart of the Barron Gorge National Park. Emerging from the canopy below you will see the Barron River, Barron Falls and the rainforest village of Kuranda.
What’s included
Headsets fitted with voice activated microphones
Entertaining inflight commentary from your experienced local pilot
Schedule
Depart Nautilus Aviation Helipad, Cairns: based on request and availability
Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage
Cash or credit card for Nautilus Aviation merchandise
For verification purposes, please have the credit card used to make your reservation and a valid photo ID ready at check-in
Minimum passenger numbers required to travel
Weight restrictions apply and weights must be supplied at time of booking
Helicopter flight path and flight time may differ on the day due to adverse weather conditions or air traffic control
All flights are on a shared basis and are not on a private basis unless machine has been chartered
Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure, and you will not be able to check-in after this time. Failure to adhere to check-in times, may result in you missing your flight and forfeiting the fare paid
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