CAIRNS RAINFOREST SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHTS
The ultimate helicopter rainforest experience
Locations we'll visit in 20 minutes
Cairns CBD | Lumley Hill | Redlynch | Stoney Creek Falls | Barron Gorge and Falls | Kuranda
Flight distance: approximately 45km - Altitude: 2,500ft
Barron Gorge & Falls
CAIRNS SCENC FLIGHT
Majestic rainforest reveals and a taste of the Tablelands. Our 20-minute rainforest scenic Cairns heli tours provide a ‘taste’ of this incredible World Heritage-listed natural region. Cairns sits on a floodplain to the south of the mouth of the mighty Barron River. The Barron's headwaters start in the Mount Hypipamee National Park at an elevation of 3,900 ft. The river flows 65 kilometres across fertile volcanic soils of the Atherton Tablelands and then journeys through the quaint village of Kuranda before cascading down the 850 ft high Barron Falls and moving across the Cairns floodplains out into the Coral Sea.
The Barron Gorge is an impressive natural feature carved out of the Great Dividing Range and the Falls at its head are intimidating to behold when in full flight during the tropical wet season. Our Cairns heli tours track up through the Barron Gorge up to and over the Barron Falls, passing the over the world-famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where it spans the river and around the village of Kuranda before turning for the coast and descending over the lush eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range on the return leg with panoramic views over Cairns city and out to the Reef.
$320pp
20 minutes - 2 seats minimum
What to bring: Sunglasses & sunscreen, Camera, small soft bags only. Weight restrictions apply please follow the booking form.
Cancellation Policy • In order to receive a 100% refund - Zoom Helicopters must be notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance of scheduled departure date/time. • Cancellations notified between 24 and 48 hours in advance of scheduled departure date/time qualify for a 50% refund. • If booking is cancelled within 24 hours of scheduled departure date/time – no refund applies.
Passenger Weight Policy • Weight variances greater than 10% of that advised at the time of booking may incur additional charges and/or luggage allowances being reduced. Zoom Helicopters reserves the right to refuse travel and charge a 100% cancellation fee. • The maximum single seat weight limit/payload for Zoom Helicopters’ fleet of aircraft is 130 kg.
Locations we'll visit in 30 minutes
Cairns CBD | Lake Morris and Copperlode Dam | Mt Williams | Stoney Creek Falls | Barron Gorge and Falls | Kuranda
Flight distance: approximately 60km - Altitude: 2,500ft
Beyond the Range
SCENIC HELICOPTER CAIRNS FLIGHT
Conquer the Great Dividing Range and get the bigger picture. Extend your scenic helicopter Cairns 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, our helicopter flies over beautiful Lake Morris, the remote water catchment that supplies fresh water to Cairns and attracts an abundance of birdlife to its pristine waters. Passing over Copperlode Dam we’ll track along the range and down over the bubbling rock pools of Crystal Cascades before flying over 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, flying 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 scenic helicopter Cairns tour turns east for the coast and descend over the lush eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range with views of Double Island, Palm Cove and panoramic views over Cairns city and out to the Reef on the return leg.
$415pp
30 minutes - 2 seats minimum
What to bring: Sunglasses & sunscreen, Camera, small soft bags only. Weight restrictions apply please follow the booking form.
Cancellation Policy • In order to receive a 100% refund - Zoom Helicopters must be notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance of scheduled departure date/time. • Cancellations notified between 24 and 48 hours in advance of scheduled departure date/time qualify for a 50% refund. • If booking is cancelled within 24 hours of scheduled departure date/time – no refund applies.
Passenger Weight Policy • Weight variances greater than 10% of that advised at the time of booking may incur additional charges and/or luggage allowances being reduced. Zoom Helicopters reserves the right to refuse travel and charge a 100% cancellation fee. • The maximum single seat weight limit/payload for Zoom Helicopters’ fleet of aircraft is 130 kg.
Inner Reef flight plus Barron Gorge and Falls flight
Locations we'll visit in 45 minutes
Green Island | West Arlington Reef | East Arlington Reef | Vlasoff Sand Cay | Upolu Reef | Oyster Reef | Double Island | Kuranda | Barron Gorge and Falls | Stoney Creek Falls
Flight distance: approximately 120km - Altitude: 500ft up to 3,000ft
Reef Rainforest Fusion
SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHT
This flight offers real ‘bang for your buck’ in spectacular fashion. Departing Cairns airport, views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet are revealed as we head out over the Coral Sea. Savour all of our beautiful Great Barrier Reef as we climb over the inner edge of the Reef and beautiful Green Island. Tracking to the north, your scenic Cairns helicopter tour explores the western side of Arlington Reef, home to a diverse range of marine wildlife. Then - we’ll circle Vlasoff Cay, a beautiful sand island in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. From Vlasoff Cay we head west, over Upolu Cay and back to the lush rainforest-covered Great Dividing Range.
Crossing the coast, we continue flying onto Barron Gorge then over the Barron Falls, passing the over the world-famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the quaint rainforest village of Kuranda. We’ll then turn south, passing Redlynch Valley, Crystal Cascades and finally descending with views over Cairns City from 2,000 feet as we make our way back to the airport with panoramic views over Cairns city and out to the Coral Sea.
$575pp
45 minutes - 2 seats minimum
What to bring: Sunglasses & sunscreen, Camera, small soft bags only. Weight restrictions apply please follow the booking form.
Cancellation Policy • In order to receive a 100% refund - Zoom Helicopters must be notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance of scheduled departure date/time. • Cancellations notified between 24 and 48 hours in advance of scheduled departure date/time qualify for a 50% refund. • If booking is cancelled within 24 hours of scheduled departure date/time – no refund applies.
Passenger Weight Policy • Weight variances greater than 10% of that advised at the time of booking may incur additional charges and/or luggage allowances being reduced. Zoom Helicopters reserves the right to refuse travel and charge a 100% cancellation fee. • The maximum single seat weight limit/payload for Zoom Helicopters’ fleet of aircraft is 130 kg.
Reef Rainforest Fusion flight plus Beyond the Range flight
Locations we'll visit in 60 minutes
Green Island | West Arlington Reef | East Arlington Reef | Vlasoff Sand Cay | Upolu Reef | Oyster Reef | Double Island | Kuranda | Barron Gorge and Falls | Stoney Creek Falls | Lake Morris and Copperlode Dam | Mt Williams
Flight distance: approximately 180km - Altitude: 500ft up to 3,000ft
Reef Rainforest Duo
SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHT
The best of two World Heritage listed icons - side by side. Combine the best of our two World Heritage Listed environments in a single experience. Book the Reef and Rainforest Cairns helicopter tour and enjoy the ultimate highlight reel! Tracking out toward Green Island we pass Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape and Mt Yarrabah. Passing Green Island, we continue our journey to the north across Arlington Reef, one of the largest reefs in the Marine Park and on to stunning Vlasoff sand cay. Book on the day or let your pilot know during your scenic flight if you’d like to land, get your feet wet and sandy and capture the ultimate Instagram shot out in the middle of the Reef.
Departing Vlasoff Cay we’ll track over Upolu Cay and head west. Crossing the coast you’ll have panoramic views over the northern beaches, Palm Cove and Double Island as we soar over the Great Dividing Range to the rainforest village of Kuranda and the amazing Barron falls cascading 850 feet down into the Barron Gorge below. From there we’ll track to the south on passing the Redlynch Valley, Crystal Cascades and finally descending over Lake Morris with views over Cairns City from 2,000 feet as we make our way back to the airport.
$745pp
60 minutes - 2 seats minimum
What to bring: Sunglasses & sunscreen, Camera, small soft bags only. Weight restrictions apply please follow the booking form.
Cancellation Policy • In order to receive a 100% refund - Zoom Helicopters must be notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance of scheduled departure date/time. • Cancellations notified between 24 and 48 hours in advance of scheduled departure date/time qualify for a 50% refund. • If booking is cancelled within 24 hours of scheduled departure date/time – no refund applies.
Passenger Weight Policy • Weight variances greater than 10% of that advised at the time of booking may incur additional charges and/or luggage allowances being reduced. Zoom Helicopters reserves the right to refuse travel and charge a 100% cancellation fee. • The maximum single seat weight limit/payload for Zoom Helicopters’ fleet of aircraft is 130 kg.
A very warm welcome to Cairns!
We’re proudly local and passionate about sharing our beautiful region with people just like you. Our range of scenic flights and tours has been created from carefully listening to our customers' requests for over 20 years. So, have a look through and find your perfect flight.
