Inner Reef Explorer - 30 minute Reef Scenic Flight

From AUD 415

5.0

30 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

This 30-minute scenic helicopter tour departs Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing False Cape where you can see the remnants of WWII defences, Mt Yarrabah, Mission Bay and Cape Grafton. From there we strike out to the inner edge of the Reef and Green Island, a 6,000 year-old coral sand island that boasts its own native rainforest eco-system. Tracking to the north, we explore the western side of Arlington Reef, home to a diverse range of marine creatures – turtles, sharks and sting rays.

Continuing north we’ll circle Vlasoff Cay a tiny sand island in the middle of the reef that reduces to only a few hundred square metres in size at high tide. From Vlasoff Cay we head west, over Upolu Cay and back to Cairns taking in fantastic views of the North Queensland coastline framed by the lush rainforest-covered eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.

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‘s Included

30 minute reef scenic flight

All Fees and Taxes

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.

Operated by Zoom Helicopters

Reviews

5.0

30 reviews

JUST DO IT!!😎👍🌈
William S,
Dec 10, 2024
5.0
Chris is the BEST! AWESOME !!! Best thing we have done in Australia!! Quiet and safe. Great way to see the reef. Neil was a excellent and professional pilot. Don’t miss this🚁
Superb Experience
Marcel B,
Oct 27, 2024
5.0
Splendid experience with amazing views. Zoom Heli is very organized and safe. I can highly recommend them.
Zero regrets
Latham L,
May 30, 2024
5.0
Highly recommend! Amazing experience and well worth it. Don't be that one that doesn't do it and regrets it later.
Amazing experience!
Kelly C,
May 13, 2024
5.0
What an incredible experience! Niels was the best - he is a skilled pilot and was so easy to talk to (and patient with all our questions!). The experience was amazing, the reef was absolutely beautiful and the helicopter ride was smooth and thrilling at the same time. Experience of a lifetime. Highly recommended!
Unforgettable adventure!
Phil S,
Dec 6, 2023
5.0
The flight out to the Great Barrier Reef was an unforgettable adventure! Niels was so informative about the whole process which put us totality at ease. I would highly recommend Niels as he gave us an experience of a lifetime!