Reef Scenic Flight

Starting from: $AU259.00

Tour Overview

  • Tour: 40min reef scenic flight
  • Departure location: Cairns & Northern Beaches
  • Suitable for families, backpackers & couples
  • Number of passengers: Min 2 / Max 6
  • Departs: Daily
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Places visited: False Cape in Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Michaelmas Cay, Hastings Reef, Oyster Reef, Double Island & Palm Cove.

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40 minute Reef Scenic Flight

Come and see the reef from a different and unique angle, from the air.

This is an exciting 40 minute high wing scenic flight over the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. Every passenger gets a window seat so nothing can be missed by anyone.

The aircarft flies over many spectacular locations such as the False Cape in Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Michaelmas Cay, Hastings Reef, Oyster Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove. On the way back to Cairns from the reef the aircraft flies along the coastline offering incredible views of the mountains, rainforests and the beaches.

Passengers will love the experience and they will be able to see how big and beautiful the Great Barrier Reef really is with all the different colours that can only be seen from the air.

There are several departure times available from Cairns so this amazing scenic flight experience can fit into any busy holiday schedule.

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Tourism Cairns works with family and group discounts. Please email us for a quote.

What's included in the main price

  • Pick up and drop off from Cairns & Northern Beaches accommodation
  • 40 minute Reef Scenic Flight over Cairns Reef locatoins
  • Upgrade to Reef & Rainforest Scenic Flight
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera

Tour Itinerary

Time Description
Pick up from accommodation
Passengers check in at the office and weight check
40 minute scenic flight over the Great barrier Reef in Cairns
Coach transfer back to accommodation

Please Note:
Passenger Weight: Please note that client’s body weight must be advised prior to the reservation being confirmed as per Australia's Aviation Policy. Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10%, the right is reserved to charge a 100% cancellation fee.

Tour Prices

Rates & Tariffs

Season: 2024 - 2025 Rates Dates: 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 Action
40min Cairns Reef Scenic Flight $259.00 per adult
$259.00 per child
60min Reef & Port Douglas $319.00 per adult
$319.00 per child

Age: Adult age: 15 yrs + / Child age: 4-14 years inclusive.

Booking fees: Tourism Cairns do not charge any booking fees.

Deposit and final payment: At Tourism Cairns clients are required to pay a deposit only at the time of booking. Final payment is to be completed 48 hours prior to departure or on the day of travel, depending on each tour operator's policy.

Cancellation by the traveller: If the tour is cancelled by the client up to 7 days prior to departure, a full refund is applicable. If the tour is cancelled by the client 7 days prior to departure, the deposit amount might be retained. If the tour is cancelled by the client 48 hours prior to departure, 100% cancellation fee may apply.

Booking amendments: If the date of a tour needs to be changed, Tourism Cairns must be notified in writing by the client up to 48 hours prior to the tour date.

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