• On your Great Barrier Reef scenic flight take in the views of Cairns northern beaches, Green Island, Vlassoff Cay, Oyster and Arlington Reef, Michaelmas Reef, Upolu Cay, Cape Grafton, False Cape, Double Island and Palm Cove.
• Learn about the Great Barrier Reef’s unique eco system and many natural landmarks with inflight commentary from your knowledgeable Cairns airplane pilot.
• With guaranteed window seats for every guest in our airplanes, you will have plenty of selfie opportunities on your scenic flight as you soar above the Great Barrier Reef.

This scenic flight from Cairns takes you over the world’s biggest natural aquarium showing you the vibrant and ever changing colours of the Great Barrier Reef below.

During this low level Great Barrier Reef scenic flight you will see up to 140 kilometres of reef, islands, sand cays and a myriad of marine life.

Taking you from Cairns tracking out to Green Island north along the outer edges of the coral reef to the Low isles off Port Douglas your window seat will have you transfixed to the view below.

We now have a dedicated fully air-conditioned, beautifully coached aircraft exclusively in Cairns for our Great Barrier Reef scenic flights and this is the only one of its kind.

The airplane seating is extremely comfortable just like sitting in your lounge room on your favourite arm chair; large windows ensure you get stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef.

We are the longest running scenic air charter service in Cairns Australia under the one management team and we take pride in showing off the diversity of our country to international guests. 

Our Great Barrier Reef scenic reef flights covers up to 140 kilometres of the Outer Barrier Reef showing guests the sheer enormity of the length and breadth of the Great Barrier Reef ledges and coral lagoons that protect the Australian coastline from cyclones and huge tidal waves.

On this low level scenic flight from Cairns you will cross over many islands, solitary sand cays with their white sand shining brightly in the sunshine and even see marine life as they glide along the surface of the water.

Taking a scenic flight from Cairns in the months on July to September are extra special as you have a high chance of seeing the migration of the giant Humpback Whales and the Dwarf Minke Whales .

From the comfortable seat of your aircraft you will be able to see Manta Rays, Dolphins, Sharks and Green Sea Turtles.

The great thing about flying over the Great Barrier Reef every day is you just never know what it is that you will come across at different times of the year as various types of fish migrate to these waters at different times and a good example of that is in the months of November to March for the Coral Spawning of which they feast upon and then feast upon each other. 

Join us on a Great Barrier Reef scenic flight and see it from above before you go and snorkel it from down below.

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Tour Languages Offered

• English

Departs From

Cairns

Departure Time

Variable departure times

Destinations

Great Barrier Reef

Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

Excluding Christmas Day

Duration

40 minutes

Fitness Level Required

Low

Restrictions

Due to Aviation Weight Restrictions a client’s body and luggage weight must be advised prior to the reservation being confirmed. Please note prices may vary depending on body and luggage weight.

Weight: Up to 115 Kg / 254 Lb

Sunglasses, camera and bottle of water

• Children aged 2 years old and up, must be accommodated on a seat with a standard seat belt.
• Infants aged up to 2 years old travel free of charge. Infant must sit on parents lap and be secured by a suitably approved harness, which is provided by the operator