Only from the air can you truly appreciate the beauty, variety and sheer scale of the Great Barrier Reef and the many islands that make-up Torres Strait. Helicopter flights offer a perspective that is impossible to get from the ground, boat, or underwater. You can see vast areas of the reef and its surroundings that are otherwise hard to access while flying with us.
Fly over the strikingly turquoise waters of the Arafura Sea, along deserted white beaches, volcanic rainforest covered peaks and seasonal waterfalls.
Departing from either Horn Island or Thursday Island, in the heart of the Torres Strait, take a stunning 40-minute scenic helicopter flight to the northernmost point of the Australian mainland, the iconic tip of Australia. Many of the region’s 274 islands are virtually untouched, spreading like steppingstones through the strikingly turquoise waters of the Arafura Sea.
From our unique aerial perspective, view deserted white beaches, low lying wetlands, volcanic rainforest covered peaks and seasonal waterfalls that flow out to fringing reefs bathed in warm tropical waters that teem with wildlife.
What’s included
Headsets fitted with voice-activated microphones
Entertaining inflight commentary from your experienced local pilot
Accommodation transfers available for Horn Island departures.
Schedule
Depart Nautilus Aviation helipad, Horn or Thursday Island, based on request and availability
Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage
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
Accommodation transfers are not included from Thursday Island. Passengers are to make their own way to and from the advised departure point (Sadies Beach)
Actual flight path may differ on the day due to adverse weather conditions or air traffic control.
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