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Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight - 40 Minutes - Guaranteed Window Seat - Cairns Airport

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Join Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flights from Cairns for an unforgettable 40 minute scenic flight over the World Heritage listed coral reef system!

Join Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flights from Cairns for an unforgettable 40 minute scenic flight over the World Heritage listed coral reef system!

Highlights

  • An amazing Reef scenic flight with a departure close to Cairns city
  • Modern, air-condition planes
  • Guaranteed Window Seat
  • Professional, friendly service
  • Small group experience - maximum 7 passengers

Join us on the incredible Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight as we soar above the breathtaking Green Island, a stunning coral cay located 26 kilometers northeast of Cairns. Keep your eyes peeled for a mesmerizing array of marine life beneath us. From graceful Manta Rays and majestic Green Turtles to fascinating Dugongs and mighty Sharks, the possibilities are endless. And if you're lucky and the timing is right, you might even catch a glimpse of magnificent Whales from the comfort of our aircraft!

The photo opportunities begin with 10 minutes of takeoff! We will cover up to 140 kilometers of the Outer Barrier as well as many inner islands, reefs, and sand isles.


Departure: time is by arrangement to suit your day and other bookings. You will be required to make your own way to meet us at our air-conditioned Terminal at Cairns Airport (On the General Avation Side)

Please check in 15-30mins before the flight.

Office hours are 8.00am till 7.00pm.

Per Person $229.00

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • 97 Tom McDonald Drive
  • Aeroglen QLD
  • Australia

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the bad weather, safety concerns, unscheduled maintenance etc) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Children under the age of 2 years can fly free on a guardians lap - please make note of any infants in the special requirements as you go through checkout. It is a legal requirement that children aged 2 and over have their own seat booked.

    Maximum passenger weights apply - 115kg

    Minimum numbers required for the flight to depart, if minimum numbers are not met you can either go on our waiting list or opt for a refund of your booking.

Available Bookings from 10 May to 23 May 2025

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Sotiri Prineas from Australia wrote on 30 April 2025

Better than a helicopter !

A fantastic experience. Seeing the Great Barrier Reef from the air was a wonderful experience. And rather than seeing maybe 1 or 2 reefs with a helicopter, we saw multiple locations for a longer time. Well worth it. Ethan the pilot made a greaser of a landing ! Highly Recommend !

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CorneliaAlexandra Frenz from Germany wrote on 21 April 2025

Perfect Flight!

We had a wonderful view! It was just amazing and organized perfectly!

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Ryan Sanil from Australia wrote on 02 March 2025

Amazing Experience

Our experience on this trip was absolutely incredible! We had the opportunity to see multiple reefs, each more stunning than the last, and the view from above was nothing short of breathtaking. The vibrant colors of the ocean, the contrast of the reefs against the deep blue water, and the sheer beauty of the scenery made for an unforgettable sight. A huge shoutout to Ethan, our pilot, who truly made this trip special. Not only was he highly skilled and professional, but he also had a great personality, making the experience even more enjoyable. He provided insightful commentary, ensuring we understood what we were seeing, and he led the trip seamlessly from start to finish. His enthusiasm and knowledge made the flight feel both exciting and educational.

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jckp from Australia wrote on 03 February 2025

Amazing experience

It was a very good experience to see the great barrier reef from the top. It was like a personal flight. Pilot Nathan was amazing in his job. He guided us very well.

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aimeem23 from Australia wrote on 25 January 2025

Amazing!

I took my parents on the scenic flight to see the Great Barrier Reef from above and it was nothing short of amazing! They were both very anxious about getting on a small plane but the pilot was super, zero turbulence and all and all very calm, relaxing flight. The reef views were incredible too, much better than we expected. The duration was perfect in the heat too. 10/10 would recommend!

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