Cairns Scenic Flights - Helicopters - Fixed Wing Airplanes

 

When traveling around the world to destinations that offer such icons and places of interest such as the Pyramids, The Great Wall of China, the Grand Canyon, Victoria Falls or the Polar Ice Caps the first thing that comes to your mind is to research how you can see these “Wonders of the World” and where are the best vantage points for the best views possible.

Here in Cairns Queensland Australia we have icons that are just as majestic as those mentioned above such as the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef the World Heritage listed Daintree rainforests and Cape Tribulation, Australia’s great outback locations such as Undara Lava Tubes, Cooktown and Cape York.

All of these mentioned here deserve an eagle’s eye perspective to capture the picture in full. Choose from an aircraft of some type whether it is a fixed wing aeroplane, helicopter or a hot air balloon flight. We are so spoilt for choice here in Cairns we are not short of any scenic flight or air touring mode of transport to select from and you will be guaranteed to take home memories of a lifetime and a camera full of wonderful images.

From the Cairns Airport General Aviation apron you can charter a scenic helicopter flight or a fixed wing aircraft scenic flight. The flying times vary from 20 minutes to a full day’s charter or even an overnight outback charter landing in various locations for really unique one off travel experiences.  

Private flights and charters can be arranged to ensure you see the things you want to see. We can plan spectacular tours that are not printed on brochures and take you to places to experience things not many other people have the opportunity to see.

From the spectacular Great Barrier Reef to the majestic rainforests and waterfalls to the rugged but beautiful outback Queensland Savannah it’s all easily accessible to everyone here in Cairns on a bespoke air tour designed just for you. 

Cairns Helicopters & Scenic Flights Scenic Flights around Cairns

As we all know you can visit some of these iconic destinations on foot, underwater, certain lookout vantage points or on a scenic sight-seeing tour but you will never see these places in their full majesty as you will on a scenic flight, in a fixed wing air craft or helicopter with 360 degree views. And goodness knows when you will be coming back to Cairns and Tropical North Queensland for a second time to visit these icons so why not see them at their best from the comfort of a seat on a scenic flight air tour.

Your private pilot will fly you to places that tour coaches cannot reach. Your aircraft or hot air balloon will be flying down low to see what there is to see up close and capturing those memorable images for you to take home and show your family and friends.

The Great Barrier Reef Queensland Australia

As Australia's Great Barrier Reef is also listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the World then a scenic flight over the top of the reef at around 500 to 1,000 feet at times is definitely the way to see the brilliance of the reef and corals, sand cays, islands and marine life that lay just off Cairns and Port Douglas.

Cairns is regarded as the best location in Queensland Australia to see the Great Barrier Reef due to the dense coral formations that are easily accessible from either the Cairns marina or the Port Douglas marina. The Great Barrier Reef stretches approximately 2600 kilometers long and supports 3000 individual reefs and 900 idyllic tropical islands.

The Cairns Great Barrier Reef is also home to the world’s largest population of Dugong and the huge Green Sea Turtle and although both the latter are currently under threat of extinction you have a greater chance of seeing them from your fixed wing aircraft seat or helicopter seat as no doubt the local pilot will know the best spots to find these amazing sea creatures. Your helicopter pilot can go down to 500 feet and circle around these animals to ensure you get some fantastic shots without disturbing them too much.

A scenic flight by aero plane is also a great way to go whale watching and this is a big tourist draw card from Cairns with the giant Humpback Whales making their annual migration from June to September to the safety of the enclosed coral reef lagoons so they can calve in relative safety from marauding sharks eager for a feast. The Humpbacks will stay here for a while and ensure their calves are strong enough to start making the journey back down to the Antarctic summer where the Krill will be in abundance and help the calf to grow big and strong.

It’s Your Charter flight And You Can Fly Where You Want To!

Flying in a fixed wing aircraft with a few people works out to be a little more affordable than a helicopter so it makes sense to book a scenic flight in an aero plane if you wish to fly for a longer period of time and see a lot more of the region. You can even enjoy an outback overnight experience in the Queensland Savvanah. As an example your aircraft can fly out across the reef to a place like Green Island for an hour and only cost around $180 per person (always check the minimum passengers required) with your scenic aircraft flight taking you out as far as the Outer Barrier Reef to places like Batt Reef to see where schools of huge flying Manta ray call home.

Visit the sea beds where the rare Dugong graze peacefully or follow the migrating Humpback Whales, Dwarf Minke Whales and pods of dolphins. Your fixed wing aircraft can give you a much longer experience at a very affordable price.

All fixed wing scenic flights depart from Cairns General Aviation apron at least four times a day apart from Christmas Day. You can choose from a set of scenic flights that are already mapped out or you can create your own scenic air tour that may incorporate cruising over the top of the world heritage Cape Tribulation and Daintree Rainforest and see all the majestic waterfalls and rainforest clad ranges as well as the Great Barrier Reef or you can fly up to historical Cooktown to see where Captain Cook landed and spend the day visiting places of historic distinction.

A scenic air tour flight over to the secret hideaway of the rich and famous could be yours to enjoy as well with a day trip to Lizard Island to snorkel and relax in the Blue Lagoon. Private Charter air flights give you the option to have your own personalized air tour put together to incorporate all the tourist sightseeing attractions only you are interested in to ensure your holiday in Cairns is the best it can be.

Australian Outback Scenic Flights & Tours

If you are the enquiring type that love’s hearing about, seeing and experiencing the historic places in Australia then we recommend you look at taking a scenic flight from Cairns to outback Queensland for a day or an overnight touring adventure to see the Undara Lava Tubes, drop in to cattle-sheep stations, visit the very top of Australia at Cape York and the Gulf of Carpentaria or even take a trip to the Whitsundays and Hamilton Island it’s all just a scenic aeroplane ride away.  Ensure to ask us about our unique Cattle Station Homestead Luxury Retreat, and Luxury Island Retreats.

Great Barrier Reef helicopter scenic flight with sand cay landing

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Cairns Scenic Flights - Coral Cay Landing - 30 Min Reef & 30 Min Sand Cay
  • Departs From: General Aviation Airport
  • Duration:

    60 Minutes

Stunning Cairns helicopter flight to a remote sand cay in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef. Spend the best 60 minutes of your life on a helicopter flying over the Great Barrier Reef and landing on a sand cay. This 60 minute helicopter flight from Cairns provides the ultimate couples experience to see the Great Barrier Reef in all it's glory. Departing from Cairns General Aviation your helicopter pilot begins the take off for your helicopter flight across the reef with the first pass being Green Island then onto Arlington Reef and Michaelmas Cay before circling back to Cairns.

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Cairns Helicopter flights | 30 minute Great Barrier Reef helicopter scenic flight - Inner reef explorer

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Cairns Helicopter Flights - Inner Reef Explorer - 30 Min Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight |ZM
  • Departs From: General Aviation Airport
  • Duration:

    30 Minutes

When you go on a holiday to see the iconic attractions of the region booking a low level scenic helicopter flight is the optimum way to really see it in all its beauty. 30 minutes may not seem like a long time flying around Tropical North Queensland when there is so much to. see but 30 minutes can cover all the major highlights of the Great Barrier Reef.

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Cairns Scenic Flights | 30 minute Great Barrier Reef helicopter scenic flight - Inner reef explorer

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Cairns Helicopter Flights | Reef & Rainforest - 60 Min Helicopter Scenic Flight
  • Departs From: General Aviation Airport
  • Duration:

    60 Minutes

Tropical North Queensland is known as one of the most visually spectacular places in the whole of Australia with the brilliant greens of the rainforest clad mountains and the brilliant blues that are the Great Barrier Reef. Dotted amongst these are the rivers, waterfalls, island and coral reefs all of which you will see on your 60 minute scenic helicopter flight you can book to depart from Cairns city. A definite must when travelling halfway around the world to see such iconic tours and attractions of Queensland Australia

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Cairns Helicopter flights | 40 minute outer Great Barrier Reef helicopter scenic flight

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Cairns Helicopter Flights - 40 Min Helicopter Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight |ZM
  • Departs From: General Aviation Airport
  • Duration:

    40 Minutes

If you are holidaying in Cairns then you already know how visually perfect the region is and can only imagine how spectacular it would be to see it from above in the air. Book a 40 minute scenic helicopter flight from the heliport in Cairns central and we could be showing you a lot more amazing views on a low level scenic flight that will simply blow your mind! Book your scenic helicopter flight in advance to ensure you do not miss out!

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Lizard Island Scenic Flights - The View From Cooks Look

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Cairns Scenic Flight Lizard Island Day Tour | DAINA
  • Departs From: Cairns General Aviation Airport

Lizard Island is situated in a very hard to reach location on Australia's Great Barrier Reef and it is the home to a world re-known hideaway resort location for the rich and famous. All passengers on our low level scenic flying tours have window seats so they can capture the stunning views of the Daintree & Cape Tribulation rainforests, Cooktown, the Silica sands of Cape Flattery, the Endeavour River and much more as we make our way to Lizard Island. You have 6 hours to explore and enjoy the sites and attractions of Lizard Island and swim in the Blue Lagoon which was voted as the "Worlds Best Remote Beach by New York's Detail magazine"

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Cape York Day Tours - Tip Of Australia - Scenic Flights From Cairns

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Cape York Scenic Flight Day Tour | Cairns to The Tip | Bamaga | Dain
  • Departs From: Cairns
  • Duration:

    Flight time Cairns to Cape York: 2 hours and 25 minutes

See Cape York both from the air and on a 4 wheel drive tour in just one day with aeroplane departures leaving from Cairns General Aviation. Our low level scenic flying tour will track along the Great Barrier Reef coastline and rainforests of Tropical North Queensland up towards Bamaga. On our scenic flying tour you will see virgin parts of Cape York which are inaccessible to all vehicles and we will cross over Princess Charlotte Bay, Bathurst Heads, Cape Flattery, Cape Meliville and other iconic Australian destinations in outback North Queensland Australia.

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Helicopter flights Port Douglas | Great Barrier Reef Australia

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Cairns Best Half Day Helicopter & Reef Tour | Fly/Cruise | NT-DUCD
  • Departs From: Cairns
  • Duration:

    4 hours (approx)

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This is the best selling Cairns helicopter and Great Barrier Reef tour on offer. This is a fly cruise package that offers an amazing day flying over the coral reef and then snorkelling and diving it once you land on the reef below for an afternoon of fun.

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Cairns Helicopter Flight To The Great Barrier Reef | A Must Do Whilst In Tropical North Queensland | Great Barrier Reef In 1 Day

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Great Barrier Reef Tour Cairns | Snorkel - Dive
  • Departs From: Reef Fleet Terminal Cairns
  • Duration:

    8 hours (approx)

Book a snorkel tour on the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Upgrade with scuba diving, scenic helicopter flights or submarine tours. This is the best Cairns day tour and the ultimate way to see the Great Barrier Reef

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Great Value Cairns Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flights

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Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flights | 40 & 60 Minutes | GSL
  • Departs From: General Aviation, Cairns
  • Duration:

    40 & 60 minutes (approx)

You have to experience the Great Barrier Reef from the air and what a better way than with a fixed wing scenic tour departing from Cairns and stretching as far as Port Douglas if you wish to. We guarantee window seats on all our flights so you won't miss a thing.

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Cairns Hot air balloon rides | Tropical North Queensland | Australia

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Cairns Hot Air Balloon Scenic Flight
  • Departs From: Cairns, Cairns Beaches, Palm Cove
  • Duration:

    40 - 60 Minute Flight

Hot air balloon rides from Cairns are the cheapest and best value hot air ballooning rides in Australia. Due to our idyllic weather we have more hot air balloon take offs than anywhere else in Australia!

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Cape York Day Trip - Aerial View of Great Barrier Reef Islands

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Cairns Scenic Flights | Great Barrier Reef 30 & 40 Minutes Scenic Flight | DAIN
  • Departs From: Cairns
  • Duration:

    40 or 30 minutes

30 & 40 minute fixed wing scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef is the ultimate way to see such a world re-known iconic attraction. Get some of your friends and family together and we will take you to see some of the regions most beautiful reef locations. Spot turtles, dolphins, manta rays and possibly even whales during the months on May to September.

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Cairns Helicopter & Reef Tour Combo

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Cairns Helicopter Flight & Great Barrier Reef Tour | Snorkel & Dive
  • Departs From: Reef Fleet Terminal Cairns
  • Duration:

    Get High - 8 hours (approx) - 5 hours on the reef

    Cruise/Fly - 7 hours (approx) in total - 5 hours on the reef

    Fly/Cruise - 7 hours (approx) in total - 2 hours on the reef

    Fly/Fly -  hours (approx) in total - 75 minutes on the reef

Great value scenic flight package, choose to do an introductory scuba dive or if qualified a certified dive. Then join in on the FREE guided snorkel tour with the marine naturalist and then you can jump aboard for the piece de resistance a 10 minute scenic helicopter flight over the coral reef systems you were just snorkelling and scuba diving in below!

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Great Barrier Reef seen from above | Helicopter Scenic Flights Port Douglas

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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight | 30 Minutes | NT
  • Departs From: Cairns
  • Duration:

    30 minutes approx.

A low level flight over the top of the Great Barrier Reef in a helicopter is the must thing to do to see the coral reefs under the surface below the brilliant blue waters where you have just been snorkeling and scuba diving the day before. Jump on board for a 30 minute scenic flight and book your helicopter flight today.

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Hot air balloons Cairns and Port Douglas Queensland Australia

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Cairns Hot Air Balloon Scenic Flight
  • Departs From: Cairns, Cairns Beaches, Palm Cove
  • Duration:

    40 - 60 Minute Flight

Cairns & Tropical North Queensland in Australia is noted as the cheapest destination for riding in Hot Air Balloons. We have more hot air balloon departures than anywhere else in the country so we are able to have the best hot air ballooning prices for our visitors. Wake up early and glide towards the heavens in your hot air balloon as the sun rises from the east and brings the Atherton Tablelands alive with activity. If you are thinking about a marriage proposal then this is certainly a romantic option for you to pop that question. The whole family will enjoy a hot air balloon ride from Port Douglas & Cairns.

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Cairns Scenic helicopter flights - Aerial View of Cairns

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Cairns Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight | 30 Minutes | NT
  • Departs From: Cairns
  • Duration:

    30 minutes approx.

Jump on board a 3 seater or 6 seater helicopter that will fly you over the greatest coral reef in the world where you will see the true colours and beauty that Mother Nature created below the waters surface. Why not book your scenic helicopter flight to see the Great Barrier Reef for yourself and your loved one's.

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Fly above the rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef in a helicopter from Cairns Queensland Australia

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Cairns 45 or 60 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flights | NT
  • Departs From: Cairns
  • Duration:

    2 options available:

    • 45 minute Reef & Rainforest Ex Cairns
    • 60 minute Reef & Rainforest Ex Cairns

If 30 minutes is not enough in a scenic helicopter flight then take a 45 minute or 60 minute flight over the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage Rainforest. Jump on board for a flight you will never forget departing from Cairns and Port Douglas Queensland Australia daily

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Port Douglas Helicopter Flight - Take a scenic helicopter flight to a solitary sand cay on the Great Barrier Reef from Port Douglas

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Cairns or Port Douglas Helicopter Flight to a Secluded Sand Cay | NT
  • Departs From: Cairns & Port Douglas
  • Duration:

    3 hours (approx)

A secluded sand cay is the perfect place to take your special loved one or your whole family and friends for a day to remember when visiting Australia's Great Barrier Reef. Your own private helicopter charter awaits departing from either Cairns or Port Douglas

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Cairns Scenic Flight in Helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef

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Cairns Helicopter Flights | 30 Mins Great Barrier Reef Flight | NT
  • Departs From: Cairns
  • Duration:

    30 minutes approx.

Wow is the word that may just fall from your lips once you fly over the top over the Great Barrier Reef on a scenic helicopter flight. Leaving from Cairns you will fly over the outer Barrier Reef, Arlington Reef, Green Island, Cape Flattery, Middle Cay and Upolu Cay. Read more and book your seat on a scenic flight from Cairns for your next holiday

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Helicopter flying over the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns

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Cairns Helicopter Flights | Reef Trip Combo | Snorkel & Dive | GBR-RM
  • Departs From: Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
  • Duration:

    Reef time 4.5 hours approx.

Choose from a 10 minute scenic flight from the helicopter pontoon at the reef or upgrade your Great Barrier reef package to a cruise/fly, fly/ cruise or fly both ways.

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Cairns Helicopter Flight To And From The Platform | Fly To The Outer Barrier Reef

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Helicopter Flight Cairns & Great Barrier Reef Package | Snorkel Dive | NT-SL
  • Departs From: Cairns
  • Duration:

    Fly/Cruise 6 hours (approx)

    Cruise/Fly 6 hours (approx)

    Fly/Fly 4 hours (approx)

    Cruise/Cruise with 10 minute scenic flight 8 hours (approx)

Book a scenic helicopter flight from Cairns to an outer Great Barrier Reef platform and return by boat, or fly in the helicopter both ways!.We have so many scenic flights to choose from that we combine with a Great Barrier Reef tour

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Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight

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Cairns Helicopter Flight & Great Barrier Reef Tour | NT-GA
  • Departs From: Cairns
  • Duration:

    Fly/Cruise: 5 hours (approx.)

    Cruise/Fly: 5 hours (approx.)

    Fly/Fly: 3 hours (approx.)

Choose to fly and cruise, cruise and fly or fly & fly to the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns and land on an outer Great Barrier Reef plaform. A scenic flight helicopter option with snorkelling and or scuba diving amongst the corals, ride the semi-submersible submarine. A really great way to see the icons of Australia the Great Barrier Reef

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Aerial view of Great Barrier Reef Tour pontoon off Cairns

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Cairns Helicopter Flights | Reef Trip Combo | Snorkel & Dive | GBR-RM
  • Departs From: Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
  • Duration:

    Reef time 4.5 hours approx.

Spend a day exploring the icon of Australia the Great Barrier Reef from all angles. Take to the sky in a helicopter and scuba dive and snorkel from under the gin clear water below to see the corals and marine life.

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