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Great Adventures Outer Reef, Fly/Cruise/Cruise

The Green Island and Great Barrier Reef adventure.

Great Adventures Outer Reef, Fly/Cruise/Cruise

Explore one of the wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef, from above and below the water. On this full-day reef and island experience you will visit Green Island and the Great Adventures activity platform at Moore Reef.

Experience highlights

  • Enjoy an incredible 20-minute helicopter flight to Green Island with pilot commentary
  • Spend up to 1 hour on Green Island before heading to the outer reef for snorkelling, scuba diving and more at the Great Adventures pontoon
  • Return to Cairns on a 90-minute fast catamaran cruise
Duration:
Full day
Price:
$607pp
Departure:
Cairns, 9.20am
Return:
Cairns, 5.30pm

Explore one of the wonders of the world, the Great Barrier Reef.

Your day starts with a 20-minute scenic flight to Green Island departing from our helipad conveniently located at the Cairns City Esplanade. On your way you will enjoy stunning panoramic views extending from the tropical rainforest to the azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef, looking out for turtles, dolphins, manta rays and potentially humpback whales when migrating.

After time at Green Island, you will cruise to the Great Adventures outer reef activity platform, which is a stable, all-weather base allowing visitors to explore the reef in comfort. Whatever your age, swimming ability or activity level there is something for everyone at Great Adventures. Your experience concludes with a cruise back to Cairns.

What’s included 

  • All snorkelling equipment and instruction for beginners
  • Glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible tours
  • Underwater observatory and eco reef talk
  • A delicious tropical buffet lunch overlooking the reef
  • Coffee and afternoon tea
  • The Environmental Management Charge (EMC) is included in your ticket

Schedule

Check-in pier heliport: 8.35am

Depart Nautilus Aviation helipad, Cairns: 9.20am

Arrive Green Island: 9.40am

Depart Green Island for Moore Reef: 11.20am

Arrive Marlin Jetty, Cairns: 5.30pm

Important information

Frequently asked questions about this experience.

Actual flight path may differ on the day due to adverse weather conditions or air traffic control.

Contact Us

(07) 4034 9000

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