Helicopter Rides | Scenic Flights Great Barrier Reef Great Barrier

The most popular tour on the Great Barrier Reef are Helicopter Rides and there is no better place to take off on a scenic flight over this World Heritage Listed reef than Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island within the Whitsundays. Within minutes you will be flying over remote tropical islands, lace like coral formations and sand cays that sit on the inner and outer edges of Australia's most wonderful asset the Great Barrier Reef. Take your family or loved one for a private charter helicopter flight to swim in crystal clear waters around a remote sand cay or combine your day on the reef with a helicopter and reef combo flight to land on an outer reef pontoon for a day of activities on the interactive platform. Helicopter rides are available all year round and begin with 20 minute scenic flights above the rainforests and waterfalls of Tropical North Queensland and then 30 - 60 minute flights over the Great Barrier Reef in the Whitsundays. If you wish to see Australia's two World Heritage Listed icons together then book the 60 minute Reef & Rainforest scenic flights for the ultimate flying experience. Helicopter rides are the ultimate way to see the Great Barrier Reef. Book a Helicopter & Reef Combo tour for the most unforgettable day on the reef.

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Frequently asked questions about Helicopter Flights

Where are the best places to do a helicopter ride in Australia?

Some of the best places for helicopter rides in Australia include the Great Barrier Reef, Whitehaven Beach and Heart Reef in the Whitsundays, Cairns and Port Douglas rainforest regions, the Gold Coast skyline, and from Darwin over Kakadu or Litchfield National Parks.

Where can you do helicopter rides over the Great Barrier Reef?

Helicopter rides over the Great Barrier Reef depart from Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville and the Whitsundays, offering aerial views of coral reefs, sand cays, tropical islands and marine life from above. You can also choose to combine a heli ride with a reef tour in a Heli Reef Combo tour.

Where can you see Heart Reef by helicopter?

Heart Reef helicopter rides operate primarily from the Whitsundays, including departures from Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island. These flights provide one of the closest and most spectacular aerial views of the iconic reef formation.

What can you see from a helicopter flight?

Helicopter rides offer low-altitude views of reefs, beaches, islands, rainforests, waterfalls, city skylines and remote coastal areas that are difficult to access by road or boat.

What should I wear on a helicopter tour?

Comfortable lightweight clothing, sunglasses and enclosed footwear are recommended. TIP- Dark clothing can also reduce reflections in photos.

Which helicopter rides are best for couples?

Couples often choose private helicopter flights over the Whitsundays, helicopter flights on the Gold Coast or reef and island helicopter experiences with beach landings for proposals, anniversaries, milestone celebrations and romantic getaways.

Are helicopter rides better than airplane flights?

Helicopter rides offer closer views and more flexibility, while airplane flights are usually better for longer distances and value-focused sightseeing.