45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight

5.0 (13 reviews) 1 h 10 min Free cancellation

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45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

This tour combines the best elements of the reef and rainforest. Starting with the reef we fly to Green Island and then explore the local reefs, including the beautiful Vlasoff Sand Cay. We then track to Palm Cove and climb up to 2,500 feet as we glide over the Great Dividing Range on our way to Kuranda - the village in the rainforest. We then track down the Barron Gorge, home of the immense Barron Falls, before tracking back to Cairns Airport with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Zoom Helicopters

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Carbonated beverages: Complimentary refreshments are availabile for all customers.
Included: Bottled water: Complimentary refreshments are availabile for all customers.

Not included

Not included: In-flight video is available for purchase at the end of the flight.

Itinerary

Green Island

Passing by

Green Island is a 6000 year old Coral Cay Island that is very popular for day visits with frequent ferry services to and from the island. There are numerous activities on the island, such as snorkel tours, diving, glass bottom and semi-submersible boat tours. It is a 45-minute ferry ride from Cairns and is a popular tourism destination.
Stop 2

Passing by

Vlasoff sand cay is a tropical sand island located on Vlasoff Reef. It is unvegetated, and acts as a natural resting place for a range of sea birds.
Great Barrier Reef

Passing by

This flight includes stunning views of Arlington Reef, Vlassof Reef and Upolo Reef. These reefs are just a few of the 2900 individually named reefs that comprice the Great Barrier Reef.
Palm Cove

Passing by

Palm Cove is a popular tourist destination with a bubbling esplanade packed with restaurants, cafes, hotels and shops. It's a great place to visit and looks fantastic from the air. Palm Cove is the last suburb within the Cairns locality.
Barron Falls

Passing by

The Barron Falls is a 900m multi-stage waterfall. During the wet season most of the rock formations are hidden by the raging white water. During the dry season the underlying cliff is exposed showing incredible detail of this ancient formation.
Stop 6

Passing by

Kuranda, sometimes called the "village in the rainforest" is a popular destination for tourists and an easy day trip activitiy. It is filled with markets, cafes and eateries, as well as numerous tourist attactions.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Turn off the Captain Cook Highway into the General Aviation entrance to Cairns Airport, turn right and you will find us opposite the Aviation Skills Centre on the left hand side of Bush Pilots Avenue.

End point

Turn off the Captain Cook Highway into the General Aviation entrance to Cairns Airport, turn right and you will find us opposite the Aviation Skills Centre on the left hand side of Bush Pilots Avenue.