Cairns Seaplanes - Barrier Reef Scenic Flights and Private Charter
Green Island Half Day Tour
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There is no better way to experience the Great Barrier Reef Tropical North Queensland than with Cairns Seaplanes Green Island Half Day Tour. Green Island is an exotic island floating on the turquoise waters of the Great Barrier Reef and provides the perfect backdrop for an exotic Great Barrier Reef experience. The combination of scenic joy flight and island experience allows visitors to Far North Queensland to experience the Coral Reef from below the surface of the Coral Ocean and above the waters, flying at an altitude of 500 feet above the reef. Green Island offers guests endless golden beaches and five star resort facilities. Whether it’s an adventure through the vibrant coral gardens or lazing by the exotic resort swimming pool with an exotic cocktail in hand - Green Island is the ultimate island paradise to suit all tastes.
The Cairns Seaplanes Green Island Half Day Tour begins when the friendly Cairns Seaplanes staff picks you up from your Cairns, Cairns Northern Beaches or Port Douglas holiday accommodation. Morning and afternoon Green Island Half Day Tours are available, the morning tours departing Cairns at 9:00 am, the afternoon tours depart at 12:00 noon. There is nothing like the exhilaration of the Cairns Seaplanes De Haviland Beaver light aircraft taking flight, skimming the calm tropical waters of the Coral Sea and jetting into the clear tropical skies. The scenic joy flight between Cairns and Green Island is spectacular, and while it is a short 10 to 15 minute scenic journey, allows travellers to enjoy breathtaking views of the variegated blues and greens of the ocean, the emerald forest of the Australian mainland and the myriad of unique marine life that calls the water of the Great Barrier Reef home. Dolphins, whales, manta rays, dugongs and turtles are some of the exotic creatures of the deep that can be spotted from this unique aerial perspective.
Green Island stands out from the azure waters of the ocean, and its gleaming gold beaches and dense tropical forest hold the alluring promise of things to come. The descent of the Cairns Seaplane is as exciting as the ascent, and passengers are delighted as the aircraft touches down on the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Green Island is a spectacular location for guests who want to experience the reef from the golden shores of a tropical island. Green Island is unique – a true coral cay has been formed over several thousands of years which holds special cultural significance for Indigenous Australian Aboriginals. Green Island is one of the 300 sand cays of the Great Barrier Reef. What makes Green Island unique however is that it is the only sand cay which is home to a tropical rainforest. Green Island features 12 hectares of lush tropical vine forest, soft white sand and fringing coral reef. Guests can enjoy exploring the forest, discovering the reef or relaxing on the golden sands of the beaches for the two hour Cairns Seaplanes island adventure.
Green Island Resort is available for the enjoyment of all travellers to the tropical island and includes five star facilities such as a large saltwater resort swimming pool, decadent day spa, a range of restaurants and bars and so much more. There are a number of scenic nature walks that twist and turn through the dense tropical forest, and the entire island is surrounded by exotic beaches complete with soft white sands and lazy coconut palms swaying gently in the ocean breeze. There are an abundance of ways to occupy time on Green Island. For travellers who are seeking rest and relaxation plush beach lounges and umbrellas are available for hire, and with the refreshing waters of the Coral Sea only a few shore barefoot steps away this is a tropical island experience like no other. For those who want to explore the vibrant coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns Seaplanes supplies all snorkelling equipment, and scuba diving and glass bottom boat adventures are available at additional cost. For the active traveller canoes, kayaks and windsurfers are also available for hire.
A visit to Tropical North Queensland is not complete without a Great Barrier Reef experience. The Great Barrier Reef is a World Heritage Area that stretches over more than 2,000 km of the Queensland coastline. Marine and bird life are in abundance on the Great Barrier Reef, and swimmers, snorkellers and divers enjoy an intimate experience with some of the 1500 species of exotic fish that live in the reef. The range of hard and soft corals are exquisite, and watching this unique underwater eco-system thrive is a once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience. The unique forest environment of Green Island attracts a wide range of birds ranging from seabirds, land birds and migratory birds. Ornithologists will be delighted with the range of birds – some rare and endangered – that can be sighted in the forests and ocean waters of Green Island Tropical North Queensland. Others however are simply delighted with the pristine tropical location, endless sun-burnt beaches and ancient and rugged rainforest.
After enjoying Green Island for two hours its time to embark on the return scenic journey to Cairns. As the Cairns Seaplane takes flight, the golden shores and forest of Green Island begin to fade, and the rugged forest clad mountains of the Australian mainland come into view. The return flight offers travellers more opportunities to sight the mysterious marine life of the Great Barrier Reef in their natural habitat, and enjoy the views of the endless Coral Ocean that fades into the azure horizon in the distance. A the Cairns Seaplanes begins its effortless descent, views of the Cairns Harbour, Trinity Inlet and Cairns City provide the perfect end to the scenic Great Barrier Reef joy flight.
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| Age | Prices | Inclusions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | $299 AUD | Scenic flight to and from Green Island (each flight is approximately 20 to 25 minutes) Pick up and drop off at hotel Snorkelling equipment Two hours at Green Island Tropical Island with rainforest that features fringing coral reef Five star resort facilities available to Cairns Seaplanes guests |
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