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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

  • 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 23 Jan to 5 Feb 2025

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  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$199.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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  • Per Person$199.00

  • Per Person$189.00

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$199.00

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$181.00 Less than 6 at this price!

  • Per Person$189.00 Less than 6 at this price!

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stevek9 from Australia wrote on 01 November 2024

Great Barrier Reef

Great scenic flight staff were great

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Hyeonmyeong Oh from Australia wrote on 19 January 2025

Wonderful

It was great experience. I want to do it again if I could !

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Lisa from Australia wrote on 17 January 2025

Excellent

This was a gift for family visiting from overseas. It was an absolute highlight of their stay for them. Staff were super friendly and welcoming.

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Melissa GregoriodeTejada from Australia wrote on 28 December 2024

WONDERFUL

Was amazing! 100% recommended

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LisaGio Abbiati from Australia wrote on 22 December 2024

Great experience!!

My scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef in Cairns was an unforgettable experience. The breathtaking views were truly magical. Our pilot Ethan was fantastic—friendly, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. Every seat offered excellent views, ensuring that no one missed a moment of the beauty below. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Cairns—it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to appreciate one of the world’s natural wonders from above.

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