Helicopter Flights
Great Barrier Reef Helicopters
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Great Barrier Reef Helicopters depart from Port Douglas and Cairns daily. You can choose to do a Scenic flight, air touring or combine a scenic flight with cruise together to the Great Barrier Reef. Scenic flights are one of the best and quickest way to experience nature’s finest from the air. Flights are from as short as 10 mins to 60 mins. By flying low over the reef and/or rainforest, the pilot will show you the wonders that live beneath the sea and/or in the rainforest. Exclusive charters available too. Prices from $89.00 per person
Great Barrier Reef Helicopter – Fly/Cruise or Cruise/Fly
Fly over Port Douglas, beautiful Four Mile Beach and along the rainforest coastline. Experience the exhilaration of flying over the rainforest canopy of the World Heritage Rainforest. Then watch as the rainforest green changes to the vivid blues of the water, as you fly over one of the Natural Wonders of the World—the Great Barrier Reef. Landing at Agincourt Reef, on the very edge of the Great Barrier Reef, join the Quicksilver vessel and floating platform for a day of underwater observatory viewing, snorkelling and a lot more. Fly and/or cruise… you choose!
Tour Departures and Pricing
- Fly/Cruise Departs 10:30a.m. Returns 4:30p.m. = $449.00pp
- Cruise/Fly Departs 9:30a.m. Returns 3:30p.m. = $449.00pp
- Fly/Fly Departs 10:30a.m. Returns 3:30p.m. = $669.00pp
Your day includes:
- Complimentary Hotel Transfers
- Helicopter flights as indicated
- Environmental Management Charge
- Return Wavepiercer cruise from Port Douglas.
- Hot and cold tropical smorgasbord lunch.
- Morning and afternoon teas on board
- Informative presentation by marine biologist.
- All snorkelling equipment provided
- Qualified snorkelling safety officers on hand.
- Underwater observatory fish and coral viewing.
- Coral viewing by semi-submersible vessels.
Travel Agent Consultant tips:
This is a very popular package. Fly one way gives you the opportunity to view both reef and rainforest in the air. Cruise another way to experience the ride in the Coral Sea and 3 and half hours to spend on the reef.
Scenic Flights
10 minute scenic flight = $89.00pp
Discover Port – Absorb the unique sights & colour of the Port Douglas surrounds, Marina Mirage & Dickson Inlet before sweeping about the point of the peninsula to marvel at the panoramic views of Port’s famous 4 Mile Beach
20 minute scenic flight = $170.00pp
Experience the Reef or Rainforest – Fly out to the picturesque Low Isles, home to stunning coral gardens and an abundance of marine life, or soar over the ancient wet tropical Rainforest, taking in the magnificent Mossman Gorge & the lush green canopy of this World Heritage area. Both flights present fantastic & unique natural wonders…the choice is yours!
45 minute scenic flight = $395.00pp
Explore the Reef & Rainforest – let us elevate your senses and take you on a journey of discovery over two of the world’s natural wonders. Soar over the canopy of the tropical Rainforest & the Daintree River, and then sweep across the Coral Sea coastline to the outer Barrier Reef. Wonder at the brilliant colours of the coral formations & its extraordinary marine wildlife.
60 minute scenic flight = $479.00pp
Outback Encounter – Leaving the coral coastline behind…climb away over the rainforest clad Great Dividing Range, traversing the tablelands & crossing spectacular escarpment country to the red outback & the awesome sight of Mt Mulligan. This stunning natural sandstone monolith dominates the skyline & would dwarf Uluru is size & scale. A truly unforgettable spectacle from an aerial perspective.
Air Tours
Coral Cay Escape
Spoil yourselves and escape to your own private tropical paradise! Nestled in the azure blue waters of the Coral Sea, surrounded by pristine coral reefs, relax in solitude on your own private Sand Cay. Departing from our centrally located Port Douglas helipad, take in the breathtaking coastal scenery and the unique aerial perspective over the Great Barrier Reef as you travel in style and comfort, arriving on the pristine Coral Sand Cay where you can relax, swim, snorkel and indulge yourselves, dining on a sumptuous brunch of tropical seasonal fruits, assorted cheeses, Danish pastries and juices. Top it off with fine sparkling wine.
2.5 hours, fully catered Sand Cay Experience
2 person - $629.00pp
3rd or 4th person - $165.00pp
Travel Agent Consultant tips:
Great for honeymooners or special occasions like wedding anniversary.
