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Cairns: Outer Edges of The Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

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Activity provider:Air Tours Australia
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Cairns: Outer Edges of The Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

Activity provider:Air Tours Australia
4.9  / 5
315 reviews
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From US$ 115.17 per person

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Glide over the Great Barrier Reef on a scenic flight from Cairns with picture-postcard views of Green Island, Arlington Reef, Middle Cay, and more, with an informative commentary from the pilot.

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Duration 1 hour
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 7 participants

Experience

Highlights
  • Experience the thrill of swooping over the iconic Great Barrier Reef on a flight
  • Fly over Green Island, Arlington Reef, Middle Cay, Oyster Reef, and more
  • Take in views of the coral reef in air-conditioned comfort from a large window
  • Get a better perspective of the grand size and sheer beauty of the reef
  • Keep a look out for marine life and spot humpback whales during July to August
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Take in the full spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef from the sky during a scenic flight from Cairns. Onboard a fixed-wing plane, see up to 140 kilometers of the Outer Barrier as well as many inner islands, reefs, and sand isles.

Within 10 minutes of departing Cairns, the real adventure begins, as you get wonderful photo opportunities over Green Island, Oyster Reef, Vlasoff Cay, Upolo Reef, Pixie Reef, and Arlington Reef.

Sit back in air-conditioned comfort as you glide through the sky. Take in the spectacular hues of green and blue from your window seat while listening to the pilot's informative commentary about the sights below.

Get a chance to spot marine life with manta rays, green turtles, dugongs, sharks, and, if in season, whales, in clear view from the aircraft. Once your journey comes to an end, fly right back to Cairns.

Includes
  • 40-minute flight
  • Pilot
  • Headsets
  • Window seat
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
  • People over 254 lbs (115 kg)

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Meet at Daintree Air Services. Look for the "Daintree Air Services" sign. Free parking is available outside the terminal.

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  • The tour is subject to weather conditions .
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4.9 /5

based on 315 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5
  • Service
    5/5

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One of the best experiences of my life. Absolutely 110% worth the money!! My original flight was cancelled due to bad weather, but they rebooked me for another flight without any issues. My pilot on the day, Braden, did an excellent job of pointing out all the different reefs we were flying over. Icing on the cake was we saw three whales from the air!!! One for the bucket list, definitely recommend doing it if you're going to Cairns!

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September 5, 2023

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Maja – AustraliaVerified booking

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Our scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef was spectacular. Chris the pilot was very friendly and made sure the weather conditions were good for viewing the reef. No matter where you are sitting you get an amazing view. Definitely have to check out the reef if you're in Cairns.

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August 10, 2023

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Kaitlyn – AustraliaVerified booking

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Before we even left the ground, Greg the chief pilot gave us an in-depth explanation on where we were heading and what the important sites to see were. The flight over Green Island, Arlington reef and Michaelmas Reef was spectacular. Our Pilot, Cam was very knowledgable and showed us an incredible amount of scenery in such a short time. I would highly recommend Daintree Air Services, as they far exceeded out expectations with their brand new aircraft very knowledgeable staff. They even organised a pick up from our hotel.

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