Beyond the Range - 30 minute Rainforest Scenic Flight
Overview
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30 minutes
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Extend your Cairns rainforest scenic helicopter flight to 30 minutes and we start this experience by climbing quickly with a clearance to 2,500 ft over the City of Cairns headed West for the Great Dividing Range. Ascending the lush eastern slopes, we arrive over beautiful Lake Morris which attracts an abundance of birdlife to its pristine waters. Passing over Copperlode Dam we’ll track along the range, overflying the Kuranda Scenic Railway at Stoney Creek.
We continue on, flying into the mighty ‘Instagram’ worthy Barron Gorge. Here we’ll gently climb, passing through 1,000 ft over the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and then circle over the Barron Falls and nearby Kuranda rainforest village where the famous Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway begin their return journey back to Cairns. From Kuranda, your Cairns helicopter tour turns for the coast over the lush eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range with views of Double Island, Palm Cove, over Cairns city and out to the Reef.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cairns
Climbing over the city of Cairns we cross the Great Dividing Range taking in Lake Morris, the waterholes of Crystal Cascades and the Barron Gorge with Barron Falls. We circle the rainforest village of Kuranda and descend the lush eastern slopes of the range, passing Double Island, Palm Cove and the Northern Beaches of Cairns.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
30 minute rainforest scenic flight
Informative, in-flight commentary
Unique, collectable 'Zoomy' Merchandise - optional
Personalised 'in-flight' video - optional
Options
No Transfers
Make own way: No transfer included - make own way to Zoom Helicopters base at 21 Bush Pilots Avenue, General Aviation, Cairns Airport.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So GOOD we came back for our 2nd flight of the day.
MrE1963,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our second trip in a day….. overland rather than the Reef this time. Again both Hayley and Niels were fabulous in getting the most out of the experience, from clear briefing and instruction, to a fun description of what we were seeing over the ‘Oldest Rainforest in the World’, spectacular views of the dam and waterfalls 100m higher than Niagra. Even sorted out our taxi back to the City. Thanks both, the highlight of our Queensland adventure. M&J
Best view of the Rainforest!
Deborah B,Jan 10, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00We did this in combination with a Great Barrier Reef flight. Communication before the activity was responsive and well done. We used an Uber from our hotel and located the launch site with ease. Chris was out with another customer and left a note and access to cold drinks while we waited. Chris is very professional and well trained. He maintains high levels of safety. His commentary was so wonderful. We had great views. In fact, we went up on the Karunda Rail the next day and found our helicopter ride made that seem like a Disneyland attraction. We highly recommend Zoom Helicopters to anyone wanting a memorable experience
A great experience
Miranda E,Apr 25, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Lovely and friendly pilot, we felt very safe. The views were awesome - definitely a bucket list trip
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