Ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest 45-minute Helicopter Tour | 45 minutes

51 Reviews | Cairns & the Tropical North
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 45-minute helicopter flight
  • Informative commentary during the flight
  • Food and drinks
  • Pick up and drop off from Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels

Overview

Fly high over the Barron Gorge and stunning rainforest canopies before heading over magnificent sights such as the Great Barrier Reef, it's spectacular islands and sand cays. This 45-minute helicopter flight allows one to see the 'best of both worlds', as it showcases the highlights of heritage rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

Itinerary

  • Nautilus Aviation

    We recommend you are checked in 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Check-in will close 30 minutes before departure and you will not be able to check in after this time. Failure to adhere to check-in times, may result in you missing your flight and forfeiting the fare paid. You'll then board the helicopter for your scenic flight.

    45 minutes

  • Barron Gorge National Park (Pass By)

    Enjoy views of Barron Gorge National Park & Falls

  • Great Barrier Reef (Pass By)

    Fly over the amazing Great Barrier Reef

  • Green Island National Park (Pass By)

    Enjoy the view from above of Green Island.

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Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry-on luggage MUST be advised at time of booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an addition 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-commissonable and payable to Nautilus Aviation on day of travel.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • We recommend you are checked in 45 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. Check-in will close 30 minutes before departure and you will not be able to check in after this time. Failure to adhere to check-in times, may result in you missing your flight and forfeiting the fare paid.

Free Cancellation

June 13100% refund
June 14No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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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51 reviews

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Soaring Above the Dream

Published on Dec, 2024

The experience was truly unforgettable! We were lucky with the weather, which made the views of the Great Barrier Reef even more spectacular. Seeing this vast and awe-inspiring natural wonder from above gave me a real appreciation of its size and beauty. Including the rainforest in the flight was a fantastic addition—we had the chance to see stunning waterfalls and lush greenery from a unique perspective. The organization was excellent; everything ran on time without any issues. With six seats in the helicopter, the person in the middle doesn’t have a window seat, limiting their view. For the same price, it felt unfair to not fully enjoy the experience. Fortunately, I wasn’t seated in the middle, but I can imagine it being disappointing for those who were. Overall, it was an incredible adventure, but the seating arrangement could be improved to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to take in the breathtaking scenery.

Amazing Team

Published on Dec, 2024

This is our third Helicopter trip with Nautilus Aviation on the Great Barrier Reef tour. We have found Rhiannon and the team to always be so happy and positive, They are always happy to help and do so with a smile. Thank you again Nautilus Aviation.

Amazing views of the Great Barrier Reef

Published on Dec, 2024

Fantastic trip out to the Reef. Our pilot was the lovely Brooke who is extremely knowledgeable about the Reef and marine life there. We saw turtles, stingray and a shark. Highly recommend Nautilus Aviation, a very professional operation.

Helicopter flight over Reef

Published on Dec, 2024

Just need to get this in first, ***You have to do this once in a life time experience - for most of us anyway***. We originally booked a 45 minute Reef and Rainforest trip but the weather was not good over the Rainforest so we extended the flight over the Reef. My wife was very nervous but Nathan our Pilot was amazing with us and within a minute she was loving the whole experience. On the way our to the reef Nathan was busy pointing out all the sights, points of interest. We then flew over a couple of different reefs looking for wildlife in the water if we spotted something he would slowly circle overhead so everyone got a great view. The Barrier Reef is incredible viewed from the air its something we will never forget. Lastly a big thank you to the Nautilus ground team who looked after us

Well worth doing

Published on Oct, 2024

Did a walk-in in the morning and managed to get on a flight in the afternoon, the staff in the office were fantastic explaining everything to us. Went back in the afternoon and had our safety briefing and were told that my wife’s slight mobility issues were not a problem. Helicopter arrived and we were shown out and seated, only 3 of us so all good seats. Our pilot, Matt Shosta (not my spelling) gave an excellent commentary as we flew over the various reefs/islands. (Darker is deeper and lighter is shallower) as well as a lovely smooth flight. My wife loved it. All in all a brilliant experience and would thoroughly recommend.

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