The best way to see Cairns region, specially the Great Barrier Reef, has to be from the top.The views are amazing and the colors of the reef are much more noticeable from the air. It is a great experience.
There are a few different helicopter operators in Cairns and Port Douglas and they all offer amazing tours around the area. Clients can do a 1) 30 minute scenic flight over the city, the great barrier reef or the rainforest; 2) upgrade the experience to a beautiful fly / cruise or cruise / fly, 3) or organise the ultimate experience, fly / fly to the outer Great Barrier Reef.
The choice for a helicopter flight combining the outer reef will depend on what type of reef cruise each traveller would like to do. The options are traveling with: Down Under Cruise & Dive, Great Adventures, Great Adventures & Green Island, Quicksilver, Sunlover Cruises,Reef Magic and to Green Island, .
For travellers who prefer just a helicopter flight experience, there are also several options such as scenic flights over Cairns and Port Douglas city, reef and the rainforest.
Or the choice might be something different and very special such as a private helicopter tour which is a personalised helicopter experience.
Travellers will not regret taking any of the above adventurous option, they will have an unforgettable time.Have a look below at the options for helicopter flights departing Cairns and Port Douglas.
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Come and enjoy this amazing experience by flying over the reef in a low scenic flight by helicopter. Travellers will be able to see the reef from an unique angle. From the air the colours of the reef are brighter, more colourful and even more beautiful.
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This is a full day exploring the reef from the luxury and spacious Great Adventures platform and also passengers do an amazing 10 minute helicopter flight over the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Travellers will be able to see the reef from an unique angle. Make sure to have the camera ready to take great photos of the colourful reef and marine life. It is a day to remember forever.
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Two great locations in one day!!! Enjoy 2 hours on the tropical Green Island and then travel to the outer reef to Norman Reef where guests spend the day on a floating platform filled with great water activities. This is the perfect tour for the whole family.
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Experience a spectacular flight over the biggest barrier reef in the world. The pilot makes sure the flight is low so passengers can see some beautiful marine life such as sea turtles, stingrays, whales etc. Also, the reef looks so colorful from the air making the perfect opportunity for passengers to take amazing photos of the the reef.
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Have a special day to remember forever!!!! Add an amazing helicopter scenic flight into a day trip to the reef. The colours of the reef from the air are more noticeable and much prettier, it is a mix of bright beautiful colours.
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Enjoy a full day on the outer reef with Sunlover Cruises pontoon and add an amazing experience into your day, a scenic helicopter flight while on the reef. The view from the helicopter will provide visitors with a totally unique reef experience unlike any other.
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Enjoy the best of both worlds in this amazing 45 minute Reef and Rainforest Helicopter tour. Visitors see the beautiful Great Barrier Reef from the best way possible, from the top. And the famous Cairns rainforest.
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In this exciting 30, 45 or 60 minute helicopter flight clients will be able to see how big and beautiful the Great Barrier Reef really is with all their different colours that only be seen from the air.
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This is an extraordinary day on the Great Barrier Reef combining the brand new Evolution vessel with a fantastic return helicopter flight. From the air the colours of the reef are brighter, more colourful and even more beautiful.
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The day starts with passengers boarding Great Adventures luxury air-conditioned catamaran at 10:30am and cruising to a floating platform located in the the middle of Norman Reef. The afternoon is filled with many different activities available from the platform and at the end of the day travellers depart the reef in style, by helicopter.
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