Australia · SCENIC FLIGHTS IN CAIRNS
The good scenic flights in Cairns go weeks out and the best go sooner. Below: the 5 to lock in early, what each includes and where they differ.
40 minutes from Cairns over the Outer Great Barrier Reef, with window-seat views, pilot commentary, and marine life spotting.
“Everything was amazing, the staff were super friendly, the food was delicious, it was an excellent experience.”
Great Barrier Reef by super-yacht plus a 10-minute helicopter flight from Cairns, with BBQ lunch, snorkeling, and optional scuba.
“A friendly, meticulous staff guide you through a perfectly paced day of relaxation and recreation out to and around the Great Barrier Reef. They have so many different options for comfort, ability and interest level that leaves no one behind and excluded from the fun. DEFINITELY do the helicopter option if possible — it’s a highlight of our entire trip to Australia.”
40 minutes in a small plane from Cairns over the Great Barrier Reef, with guaranteed window seats, pilot commentary, and easy pickup.
“Extremely good value for money plane ride over the barrier reef. Max 7 people and everyone has a window seat. It does not matter which side of the plane you sit you have a great view of the reef. Pilot commentates throughout the trip so yoRead more”
40-minute helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef outer edge from Cairns, with pilot commentary, small group size, and optional video.
“Wonderful experience of a lifetime to see the aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef. The staff was very professional and experienced. Highly recommend this experience.”
Helicopter over Cairns, Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics rainforest. See Barron Falls, Kuranda and Palm Cove in 45 minutes.
“Great, the staff was really nice. Good value for money Just wished the guided would have given a bit more explanation on the way”
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