Scenic Flights
Take to the skies for a completely unique view of Cairns, Tropical North Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforests. Sweeping vistas will change from forest green to sparkling blue, fringed by white sandy beaches and idyllic island cays. Scenic flights can be a unique experience or packaged with reef trips for a complete day tour. We also have some amazing helicopter tours and private charters available for those seeking the ultimate experience.
*Helicopter Flights - 30-45-60 Minutes
Rates from: $487
Nautilus Aviation offers scenic flights from Cairns or Port Douglas over the Great Barrier Reef and World Heritage rainforest, showcasing coral cays, islands, waterfalls, and stunning tropical landscapes.
Half Day Reef Adventures
Rates from: $179
Experience the thrill of an exhilarating ride to the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef. Join our half day snorkelling tour for an unforgettable adventure! OR do our Snorkel & Fly The Reef Package including our half day reef trip pus a 40 minute scenic reef flight in the same day!
Hot Air Cairns - Balloon Flights
Rates from: $495
Experience hot air ballooning in Cairns’ ideal flying conditions, with a colourful balloon inflation display and fiesta-like atmosphere.
Moore Reef
Rates from: $307
A fantastic Great Barrier Reef experience ideal for families, with 4 hours at the pontoon. Enjoy snorkelling, guided snorkel tours, a glass-bottom boat, waterslide, touch tank presentation, introductory and certified diving, helmet diving, and optional helicopter tours.
Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon
Rates from: $312
Experience the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef from a spacious multi-level activity platform on the outer reef. Enjoy lunch, undercover seating, bar facilities, a children's swimming enclosure, sundeck, freshwater showers, & a range of snorkelling & diving activities.
Quicksilver - Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon
Rates from: $338
This large stable catamaran departs Port Douglas and travels to an Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon located at Agincourt Reef. The pontoon provides activities such as snorkelling, diving, semi-submersible coral viewing tours, buffet lunch, scenic helicopter flights and underwater observatory. With a late morning departure of 10.00am, this is a great trip for families or those travelling with young children or the elderly.
Scenic Reef Helicopter Flights
Rates from: $344
Zoom Helicopters provide personalised service that exceeds customer expectations, offering scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef, Cairns rainforest, and Green Island. Zoom Helicopters Cairns delivers exclusive helicopter tours showcasing tropical North Queensland in comfort, style, and unforgettable views.
Secluded Sandy Cay Helicopter Tour
Rates from: $1206
Your very own piece of paradise awaits. Fly by helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef before landing on Vlasoff Cay, a pristine, uninhabited sand cay. Relax on pure white sand, beachcomb for treasures, swim in crystal-clear waters or snorkel the cay to discover the magic of the underwater world. This romantic Great Barrier Reef helicopter experience is completed with a gourmet picnic hamper and sparkling wine.

