Scenic Flight – Air Tour from Cairns
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Our Reef Scenic Flight is the perfect way for you to gain an appreciation of the immensity of the Great Barrier Reef and one of the top things to do in Cairns.
During your flight you will see up to 140 kilometres of the Outer Barrier as well as many inner islands, reefs and sand cays.
Of special note is Green Island, a picturesque coral cay situated 26 kilometres north east of Cairns. Also at certain times of the year pods of whales are often spotted near the island.
We also fly over Vlasoff Cay, a highly popular sand cay located north of Green Island on the reef. Often locals will host events on and around the cay.
Marine life spotting is another highlight of our Reef Scenic Flights. Manta Rays, Green Turtles, Dugong, Sharks and at certain times of the year Whales can all be clearly seen from the aircraft large windows
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See Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef
Get a taste of the Great Barrier Reef with our 40 minute scenic flight. Departing Cairns Airport this tour includes Green Island and the Great Barrier Reef.
After exploring the Reef you’ll head back toward the mainland, with views of the North Queensland coastline.
Sights include Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove.
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- Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight
- Guaranteed window seats
- In-flight Pilot Commentary
- Courtesy Bus Transfers to/from Cairns City
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- Maximum individual passenger weight limit of 125kgs
- Infants aged 2 and under are required to sit on a parent's lap. Children aged 3 and over require their own seat.
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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 majestic Humpback Whales (Jul-Sep) during their annual migration from Antarctica, stopping by briefly to give birth and raise their calves in our warm tropical waters.
A scenic helicopter flight over the reef 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. This flight includes incredible photo opportunities of picturesque Green Island, Arlington Reef and Upolu Sand Cay.
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 majestic Humpback Whales (Jul-Sep) during their annual migration from Antarctica, stopping by briefly to give birth and raise their calves in our warm tropical waters.
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Our most popular scenic flight combining the beauty of our 30 minute reef scenic with a birds eye view of the oldest continually surviving tropical rainforest on earth.
Commencing over the reef, we then 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 and quaint rainforest village of Kuranda. Keep an eye out for the tracks of the historical Kuranda Scenic Rail and the gondolas of the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway. From the top of the gorge we descend over the 250m rock face of the mighty Barron Falls which, while impressive year round, provides an awe-inspiring photo opportunity after heavy green-season rain (Dec-Apr).
We follow the Barron River for the next 5km as it snakes its way back down the gorge towards the ocean, providing hydro electricity to the city of Cairns and thrills for rafters riding on it’s rapids.
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Our most comprehensive scenic flight, combining all the highlights of the 45 minute Reef & Rainforest flight with a further 15 minute extension along the rainforest covered escarpment of the Lamb Range including the beautiful Lake Morris.
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