Great Barrier Reef or Rainforest Scenic Flights from Port Douglas | 30 minutes to 1 hour

46 Reviews | Port Douglas
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Scenic Helicopter Flight
  • Informative commentary during the flight
  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Port Douglas CBD
  • Nautilus Aviation scenic flights are on a shared basis (not private)

Overview

The 30min and 45min flight showcase the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing over Port Douglas and 4 Mile Beach, other highlights include sights of Snapper Island, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest in the distance. Be treated to a picture-postcard view of Low Isles and flying low over Batt Reef there are opportunities to spot stingrays, manta rays, turtles, sharks, dugongs (many at Batt Reef), dolphins and even whales in the winter months! For those looking to make the most of their time in Port Douglas why not extend your flight to a 60-minute reef and rainforest scenic. Departing over Port Douglas and 4 Mile Beach, first enjoy sights of Rainforest over the town of Mossman and Mossman Gorge, followed by the Daintree River mouth, Cape Kimberley and past Snapper Island with views of Cow Bay and Cape Tribulation. The flight concludes with breathtaking views of Low Isles & the Reef.

Meeting points

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • N/A

    Check-in will be at the Nautilus Aviation office located in the Sheraton. Here you will do your safety briefing before your taken to the helicopter for your scenic flight.

    30 minutes

  • Mossman Gorge (Pass By)

    For those participating in the 60-minute scenic flight discover the beauty of the rainforest as you explore it from above.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Be treated to a picture-postcard view of Low Isles and Batt Reef.

  • N/A (Pass By)

    Take to the air and explore Port Douglas from above.Other highlights include sights of Snapper Island, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest in the distance

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child Policy: Children 3 years and above are legally required to be seated in their own seat and are therefore required to pay the full ticket price. Subject to conditions, children under 3 years may travel free of charge when seated on a parents/guardians lap. For bookings of more than one infant (under 3 years), conditions apply – please contact Reservations.
  • Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carryon luggage MUST be advised at the time of booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130KG. For passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance, passengers exceeding 130KG are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of ticket price – this is non-commissionable and payable to Nautilus Aviation on day of travel.
  • All product requires a minimum number of passengers to proceed. Our Reservations team will reach out to confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order. For instant confirmation please call the team on 07 4034 9000.
  • Refunds: Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund claim and 24 -48 hours, for a 50% refund claim. No refund applies if booking is cancelled inside 24 hours.
  • Tour and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air traffic control and availability
  • Nautilus Aviation scenic flights are on a shared basis (not private)

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

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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

4.9

46 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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Showing 1-5 of 42 reviews with 5 stars

Great way to see the reef !

Published on Jan, 2025

It was a must see on our bucket list whilst visiting Australia and the Great Barrier reef. The staff are super friendly and accommodating . We took the 30 minute ride and we saw the reef with sharks and turtles. Great experience !

What awesome adventures! Something for everyone!

Published on Jan, 2025

Never has my husband and I experienced such well ran activities with so many people! Highly recommend this company and activities. The day flew by, and we stayed busy and well fed the whole time!! So enjoyed the staff as well! Thank you for a wonderful adventure! WILL & DIANA

Great Experience!! Highly Recommend

Published on Jan, 2025

Mark was amazing and full of information. My wife Diana's, phone overheated and he was kind enough to let her use his, then sent her the photos!

Get to the chopper

Published on Dec, 2024

Mark our pilot was excellent, checkin was so easy with the staff,very friendly,the views are amazing,we went for a half hour trip but would definitely be looking doing the hour trip,a must do for sure .

Money well spent

Published on Dec, 2024

We were extremely lucky to have perfect weather. Rain forest was first, this is s a must see from the air. Then we were off reef. We saw a turtle, shark, and other fish. Absolutely breathtaking.

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