Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper | 40 minutes

110 Reviews | Cairns & the Tropical North
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2 Adults x $165.40
$330.80
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$330.80
40-minute reef hopper scenic flight Free transfer from for Cairns city centre ONLY.
Pickup included

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Guaranteed window seats
  • In-flight commentary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Cairns city centre area
  • 40-minute high wing aircraft scenic flight
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Cairns city center area (eg, Palmcove, Yorkeys Knob)
  • Food and drinks

Overview

See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove.  After exploring the Reef you’ll head back toward the mainland, with views of the North Queensland coastline. With window seats guaranteed, take in the stunning views as your professional pilot provides you with expert commentary along the way. Your flight also includes free transfer courtesy bus from your Cairns centrally located accommodation.

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Itinerary

  • GSL Aviation (Pass By)

    Starting point

  • Great Barrier Reef (Pass By)

    Bird's eye view of Great Barrier Reef

  • Green Island (Pass By)

    Aerial views of Green Island

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Individual weight restriction 125 KG
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue, passenger must be able to get in and out of the plane without assistance

Free Cancellation

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  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.8

110 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    105
  • 4 stars
    1
  • 3 stars
    0
  • 2 stars
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  • 1 star
    4

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 105 reviews with 5 stars

Great experience flying the GBR

Published on Feb, 2025

We really liked our pilot Spencer and GSL. Spencer was very friendly, professional, knowledgeable and safe. Their airplane also seemed very safe and in good repair.

This is the best...

Published on Jan, 2025

This is the best experience ever for all trips I have done in Cairns, the reef is beautiful from view above, the pilot is super friendly and nice, all in all, the best

The tour was well...

Published on Jan, 2025

The tour was well organized, we were picked up on time from the hotel. We were well briefed before the flight. The scenic flight was just mesmerizing!!!! The pilot gave us commentary all along the flight and view was breathtaking!!! I would highly recommend this experience for anyone who would like to see the true beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

Great experience

Published on Jan, 2025

What a great experience, maybe a once in a life time.! Amazing views from up above to give you the best perspective of the GBR. Was a no fuss, smooth tour and would recommend 1000%

Beauty from Above

Published on Jan, 2025

I was a co pilot for a day, it was a really awesome experience and the pilot explained about the islands and the various number of species of fishes and Turtle that can be found in the great Barrier reefs. the view by it's self is very spectacular. unfortunately my phone feel in the water just 10 minutes before the flight. I didn't have any memories taken in my phone from above .

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