The 3 Best Helicopter Tours in Cairns
Published on Fri 18th Aug 2023 2:34:00am AEST
The 3 best helicopter tours in Cairns
Cairns is definitely a paradise when it comes to beautiful nature. We have the world's largest Great Barrier Reef, one of the oldest rainforests in the world, also gorgeous lakes, creeks, waterfalls and much more. This is the reason why Cairns receives so many visitors every day through their domestic and international airport. Tourists have plenty to do in the region with hundreds of tour options departing town daily.
With helicopters it is not different. There are lots of helicopter tours around the Cairns region, helicopter tours to the reef, to the rainforest, to the islands, etc. With so many varieties of tours tourists can get a bit confused when choosing the right tour for them.
Tourism Cairns has put together a list of helicopter tours that they believe are the most sought amongst the tourists. They are all highly rated tours and well recommended to anyone visiting Cairns.
Cruise - Fly to the Great Barrier Reef
This option has to be one of the most popular helicopter tours in Cairns. Travellers cruise to the reef by boat, spend the day exploring the great barrier reef such as snorkelling and diving, and in the afternoon fly back to Cairns by helicopter on a low scenic flight over. It is an amazing experience.
The corals from the top are just magnificent with their different bright colours and shapes. It is possible to even see marine lives from the air such as whales, dolphins, stingrays, sharks etc. I am sure it will be an unforgettable experience.
The Cruise - Fly to the Great Barrier Reef costs from AU$499, depending on each boat you travel with.
For more information please visit Tourism Cairns website page on Cruise - Fly to the Great Barrier Reef.
Cruise + Cruise with 10 minute scenic flight over the reef
In this option travellers cruise to the reef both ways and do a low scenic flight over the reef during the day. This itinerary is quite popular for being a bit cheaper so clients can have a helicopter experience without spending big. The 10 minutes seems a bit quick but it is not really. It gives the person plenty of time to enjoy the flight and take amazing photos to take home. It is definitely worth it.
The Cruise + Cruise with 10 minute scenic flights costs from AU$348.
For more information please visit Tourism Cairns website page on Cruise + Cruise with 10 minute scenic flights
Reef and Rainforest Scenic Flight
This helicopter tour is popular for visitors with limited time in Cairns such as people on cruise ships or on a business trip. In this 40 minute scenic flight travellers fly over the great barrier reef and also our gorgeous rainforest. It is definitely the most special 40 minutes that you will experience for a while. Seeing this beautiful nature from the top is so unique, and not many people have the honour to see it from this angle, above.
The Reef and Rainforest Scenic Flight costs from AU$499. The tour operators offer several departures a day, making it even more available for visitors with limited time.
For more information please visit Tourism Cairns website page on Reef and Rainforest Scenic Flight
If you would like to check out all helicopter tours available in Cairns region, please visit Tourism Cairns website below or speak to one of our tour specialists.
Website: Tourism Cairns Email: info@tourismcairns.com