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Port Douglas Helicopter Flights - Sand Cay

Tour Code: 891

Operated By: Nautilus Aviation

Departing: Port Douglas

Pickup: Port Douglas

Helicopter Flight to Sand Cay
  • Exclusive 3 hours scenic helicopter flight from Port Douglas to land at remote sand cay in the middle of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef. 
  • Enjoy approx 2 hours on Undine Sand Cay snorkelling, sun bathing and enjoying a gourmet picnic hamper and a bottle of sparkling wine for two or for a family. 
  • See the amazing sights of the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage Listed Daintree Rainforests on your flight out to Undine Sand Cay from Port Douglas. Total flying time is approximately 40 minutes. 

Included In Price

  • Government reef levy
  • Courtesy return transfers from Port Douglas CBD accommodation
  • Exclusive return helicopter scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to a Sand Cay
  • Approximately 40 minutes helicopter flight time
  • Gourmet Picnic Hamper with Sparkling Wine
  • Snorkelling Equipment
  • Beach Umbrella & Chairs - not available when smaller aircrafts are used
  • Approximately 2 hours to enjoy Undine Sand Cay
  • Modern, air-conditioned helicopters
  • Lycra sun suits for summer
  • Headsets with voice activated microphones
  • Return transfers are available to/from selected Port Douglas accommodation

Exclusive 3 hour sand cay helicopter flight experience from Port Douglas. Land on remote sand cay on the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy snorkelling and a gourmet picnic hamper at your own private Beach Club

What to Expect

For a truly wonderful experience, combine your Port Douglas helicopter scenic flight with an exclusive getaway to your own remote sand cay on the Great Barrier Reef and enjoy a picnic, snorkelling and bathing under the tropical North Queensland sunshine.

From the seat of your luxury helicopter feel the thrill of flying over the picturesque azure coral gardens of the Great Barrier Reef before landing on Undine Cay, a pristine shimmering sand cay in the heart of the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef in Australia.

Relax on the pure white sand, explore the sand cay as your helicopter pilot sets up your beach picnic ready for your return. Put on your snorkel gear and fins and wade into the gin clear waters to meet the local marine life that call this magic underwater world home. Its time to dry off and enjoy your gourmet picnic hamper with a nice drop of sparkling wine before its time to re-board your helicopter for the return scenic flight back to Port Douglas.

Features & Highlights

What we like about this Port Douglas Helicopter Flight to Undine Sand Cay:

  • Exclusive private charter helicopter experience for a couple (or more)

  • 40 minutes of low level flying over the coral formations of the Great Barrier Reef

  • 2 Hours to ingest the beauty and unique environment of Undine Sand Cay  

  • The pilot sets up your own Beach Club whilst you swim, snorkel and explore the remote sand cay

  • Gourmet picnic hamper and sparkling wine

Port Douglas Exclusive Sand Cay Helicopter Flight Includes:

  • Exclusive return helicopter scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef in Australia
  • Approx.40 minute flight time
  • Low level flight over Low Isles
  • Approx. 2 hours at Undine Sand Cay
  • Gourmet picnic hamper with sparkling wine
  • Snorkelling equipment
  • Umbrella & chairs (not available when smaller aircrafts are used)
  • Return transfers from your Port Dougals accommodation

See more exclusive helicopter scenic flights over the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage Listed Daintree and Cape Tribulation Rainforests.

See all helicopter and reef combo package tour deals. 

Read The Tour Specialists Blog for all the things you need to know before you go.

Important Information

Undine Cay is a public Sand Cay and as such can not be reserved. On the rare occasion, it is occupied on our arrival we will not be permitted to land. If this occurs passengers will receive an extended reef scenic flight back to Port Douglas (total flying time 45 mins including initial 20 mins from Port Douglas to Undine Cay).  Passengers will be able to keep their picnic lunch and our reservations team will advise and assist with any refunds applicable.

Some 242 species of birds have been recorded in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park of which 22 seabird species breed on cays such as Undine. These breeding sites are also globally significant migratory sanctuaries limiting visitation to between 01-April and 31-August only. 

An equivalent experience is available year-round departing Cairns to Vlasoff Sand Cay.  

Tour Languages Offered
  • English
Departs From

Port Douglas

Departure Time

As per each indvidual booking and the tides each season

Departure Instructions
  • Time will be allocated at time of booking
  • Minimum 2 passengers required for this exclusive flight
Pickup Locations

Port Douglas

  • To be advised on booking confirmation
Destinations
  • Great Barrier Reef
  • Undine Sand Cay on the Great Barrier Reef
  • From 1st Sep to 31st March you will travel to Vlasoff Cay instead of Undine Cay
Months of Operation

January - December

Days of Operation

Daily

From 1st Sep to 31st March you will travel to Vlasoff Cay instead of Undine Cay
Departure times are dependant on tides

Duration

Approximately 3 hours

Fitness Level Required

Medium, Active

Restrictions

Weight: Up to 130 Kg / 287 Lb

  • Camera (charged)
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Swimming costume
  • Towel

  • Children 3 years and older are legally required to occupy their own seat and therefore must pay the per seat price
  • Children 0-2 years travel FOC on the lap of a parent / guardian (max 1 per flight).

All cancellations must be in writing.

We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.

In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.

Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.

Operators policy:

  • Cancellation notice of 48hours is required for a full refund claim and 24-48 hours, for a 50% refund claim. No refund applies if booking is cancelled inside 24 hours.
  • Individual passenger weights and accompanying carryon luggage MUST be advised at the time of booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130KG. For passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance, passengers exceeding 130KG are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of ticket price 
  • Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability. 

Please note:-

From 1st Sep to 31st March you will travel to Vlasoff Cay instead of Undine Cay; you will have an extended scenic flight to Vlassof Cay off Cairns as Undine Cay is closed from April - August due to bird migration

Undine Cay is a public sand cay and as such can not be reserved. On the rare occasion it is occupied on our arrival we will not be permitted to land. If this occurs passengers will receive an extended reef scenic flight back to the Pier Heliport  (total flying time 45 mins including initial 20 mins from Cairns to Vlasoff Cay).  Passengers will be able to keep their picnic lunch and our reservations team will provide assist with any refunds applicable. 

Some 242 species of birds have been recorded in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park of which 22 seabird species breed on cays such as Undine. These breeding sites are also globally significant migratory sanctuaries limiting visitation to between 01-April and 31-August only. 

An equivalent experience is available year-round departing Cairns to Vlasoff Sand Cay.  

Port Douglas Helicopter Flights - Sand Cay

Tour Code: 891

Operated By: Nautilus Aviation

Departing: Port Douglas

Pickup: Port Douglas

Helicopter Flight to Sand Cay

From

au$949.00

Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.

Child: au$949.00
Family: au$3,796.00

Tour Code: 891

From

au$949.00

15 yrs & over

3 - 14 yrs

0 - 2 yrs

Ages of Children
(Discounts May Apply)
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745
Phone
1300 761 612
WhatsApp
+61 427 074 745

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