GREAT BARRIER REEF SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHTS
The ultimate helicopter reef scenic flights
Locations we'll visit in 30 minutes
Green Island | West Arlington Reef | Vlasoff Sand Cay | Upolu Reef
Flight distance: approximately 75km - Altitude: 500ft up to 1,000ft
Inner Reef Explorer
GREAT BARRIER REEF SCENIC FLIGHT
Islands, Cays and Coral jewels of the inner Great Barrier Reef. One of the most popular helicopter rides in Cairns, this 30-minute Great Barrier Reef scenic flight departs Cairns airport, showcasing views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, and 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, your scenic Cairns helicopter tour will 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 Great Barrier Reef that reduces to only a few 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.
$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.
Locations we'll visit in 40 minutes
Green Island | West Arlington Reef | East Arlington (outer) Reef | Vlasoff Sand Cay | Upolu Reef
Flight distance: approximately 100km - Altitude: 500ft up to 2,500ft
Outer Reef Odyssey
GREAT BARRIER REEF SCENIC FLIGHT
Conquer the Great Dividing Range and get the bigger picture. This 40-minute Great Barrier Reef scenic flight is our most popular product. By extending your Cairns helicopter flight by another 10 minutes, we take in all the highlights of the 30-minute product, but extend the flight path out to the east, passing Green Island and tracking to the outer edge of Arlington Reef – one of the largest reefs in the northern section of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. We traverse the very edge of the reef pushing toward the edge of the Australian continental shelf where the water clarity is unsurpassed, and the ocean floor drops away to over 1,000 feet.
The additional time allows us to push further north past sandy Vlasoff Cay and on to the outer reaches of the Great Barrier Reef to provide our guests with the ultimate reef experience. The colours and textures of the reef and clear blue waters framed by the massive North Queensland skies provide unforgettable backdrops for the keen photographer to capture once in a lifetime images. Our local pilot/guides provide informative commentary and insights into the history of the reef, its abundance of marine inhabitants.
$525pp
40 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.
Locations we'll visit in 30 minutes
Green Island | West Arlington Reef | Vlasoff Sand Cay | Upolu Reef
Flight distance: approximately 75km - Altitude: 500ft up to 1,000ft
Coral Cay Bubbles
PRIVATE SCENIC HELICOPTER FLIGHT
Your own perfect piece of tropical paradise. Nestled in the blue waters of the Coral Sea, capture those Instagram moments on your own private Sand Cay. Make this the highlight of your visit to the Great Barrier Reef – add an amazing element to your inner reef scenic tour and include a 30-minute stop on breathtaking Vlasoff Cay. Departing from Cairns, relax, soak up the scenery and float out across the Great Barrier Reef with your pilot guide showing you the best views. Once you touch down, get your feet wet - the sand between your toes and enjoy a glass of bubbles on this unique slice of paradise. There seriously is no better way to truly experience the best of Far North Queensland!
A landing at Vlasoff Sand Cay is not always possible. It is a public area and we can only land when it is unoccupied and when the tides permit a safe landing. If we can’t land, we’ll fly-on to discover the beauty of the Outer Reef. With bubbles in hand, this extended custom tour ticks all the boxes. Intricate reef details become vast panoramas as we climb to 3,000 feet, with everything captured on your free in-flight video. Your pilot will discuss this and other options before your flight lifts.
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$635pp
60 minutes ( 30 min fly - 30 min cay )
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.
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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.
