Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight | Sand Cay | Port Douglas | Cairns | GBR
Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight | Sand Cay | Port Douglas | Cairns | GBR
Want to impress the love of your life with that once in a lifetime romantic day out? Need to escape reality? Let us take you to an unbelievable part of our universe! You will be exclusively escorted by our private charter helicopter flight to a remote, secluded Sand Cay paradise where your very own helicopter pilot will serve you a delicious tropical brunch, a chilled bottle of fine Australian wine and fresh fruit juices. Then, the sand cay in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef is yours to enjoy — swimming, sun-bathing — what ever your heart desires!
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Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Flight | Sand Cay | Port Douglas | Cairns | GBR
Departing from Cairns city or Port Douglas, your private charter helicopter lands on your very own secluded coral cay in the middle of the Great Barrier Reef.
It's here where you can snorkel the crystal clear waters and fringing coral reefs that surround the island in total peace and quiet with your loved one before indulging in a gourmet picnic style hamper with chilled sparkling wine.
This 2 hour private charter helicopter tour oozes pure romance, a perfect way to tell that special someone how much you love them in an absolute tropical paradise just off Cairns or Port Douglas.
The Solitary Sandy Cay luxury helicopter experience on the Great Barrier Reef is available daily and departure times are flexible throughout the daylight hours (tide and availability dependent).
With a minimum of two guests Cairns Helicopters provides complimentary hotel transfers to and from the helicopter pad which is approx. 30-40 minutes before departure time.
Helicopter views of the majestic Great Barrier Reef
Getting to and from the Coral Cay is half the fun with unbelievably beautiful views of Cairns or Port Douglas, the surrounding lush green mountains and of course the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.
The private charter helicopter flight takes approx. 15 minutes and guests regularly see marine life from this low level flight including sting rays, reef sharks, turtles, dolphins and in between the months of June and September humpback whales are spotted.
The deep blue ocean gives way to shallow clear lagoons and coral gardens that are spectacular from air, a great time for photographs.
Your private sand cay on the Great Barrier Reef with stunning snorkeling
Once landed on the cay your friendly helicopter pilot will assist with snorkeling equipment and sun suits if required and you’ll be free to explore the waters and reefs surrounding the sandy shores. With over two hours to enjoy your own piece of paradise you’ll have plenty of time to chill on the beach and enjoy a gourmet picnic hamper with a bottle of chilled sparkling wine, bottled water and juice.
Your return flight lifts up over the cay and circles back over the Great Barrier Reef towards the picturesque mountain ranges of the mainland.
Cay landings are tide and availability dependent, tours may be amended to the destination of Castaway Beach South of Cairns extending the scenic flight over the reef to double the helicopter time.
No refund applies if the destination is altered as it’s still a private luxury experience by helicopter.
Solitary Sand Cay tours are offered from both Cairns and Port Douglas helicopter ports
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Included in Price
Spectacular flight to and from the Cay
Gourmet Meal
Sparkling Wine or Beer
Orange Juice and Water
Snorkelling Equipment
Beach Chairs & Umbrella
Courtesy Transfers
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1300 761 612
Duration
2 hours (approx)
Departure
Departs on Demand - Tide and availability dependent
Days of Operation
Daily
Departs From
Cairns, Port Douglas
Pickup From
- Cairns Beaches
- Port Douglas
- Palm Cove
- Cairns
What To Bring
Hat
Sunglasses
Sun cream
Swimmers
Camera
Fitness Level Required
Low
Child Policies
One (1) infant under their 3rd birthday may travel free of charge if seated on a guardian’s lap. A maximum of one infant per helicopter may travel as per CASA regulations. Children 3 years and above pay full fare.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy:
All cancellations must be in writing. Please note that all cancellations will incur an administration fee. Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operator’s Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to flight to receive a 100% refund. In cases where the pilot in command deems weather unsuitable for the flight or an aircraft is unserviceable a full refund would be applicable.
Additional Information
Minimum 2 passengers
Please note this package does have some restrictions:
1. Undine Sand Cay & Vlasoff Sand Cay are public cays which cannot be reserved as such. If it is already occupied on the day of travel, either by another aviation operator or passengers from a vessel, due to safety regulations we are not permitted to land.
Our alternative beach landing site in Port Douglas is Castaways Beach and in Cairns is Turtle Beach. Both are idyllic beaches backed by rainforest, but without reef (& therefore not a snorkelling spot). Please be advised no refund will be issued if the sites are occupied.
We prefer to offer early morning departures (around 7:30am) as this decreases the chance of the cay already being occupied. Weekends, Public and School Holiday’s increase the chance of others occupying the cay & are recommended avoiding if possible.
2. We require sea tides to be below 2.1m in order to land on the sandy cay.
Destinations
Sand Cay
Weight Restrictions
Due to Aviation Weight Restrictions a client’s body and luggage weight must be advised prior to the reservation being confirmed. Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10%, the right is reserved to charge a 100% cancellation fee
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If you’ve been looking for that ultimate destination package to ask that special question, renew vows or have a memorable private day with your family GBR Heli’s Solitary Cay tour ticks all the right boxes.
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2019 - 2020
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2020 - 2021
1 Apr 20 - 31 Mar 21| Solitary Sand Cay | Private Tour | Min 2 Passengers | Ex Cairns | VSC Check My Price | Check My Price |
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Information for Disabled Travellers
GBR (Great Barrier Reef) Helicopters
Location: 2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City and Hangar 10, Bush Pilots Avenue, General Aviation, Cairns Airport.
Wheelchair Accessibility: Fair
Facilities
- 1 x wheelchair accessible toilet located at the Cairns Heli Centre
- Ramp access to pier helipad
- Cargo storage for collapsible wheelchairs (size and dimensions dependant on helicopter)
- Wheelchair storage at office for scenic flights
Activities
- Scenic flights have no mobility restrictions (assistance from carer required for passengers with little or no mobility).
- Approx. 2 steps 1 foot (30cm) into aircraft
- Outer reef tours required to negotiate 4 steps in and out of transfer vessel between helicopter pontoon and main pontoon (increased sea conditions create difficult manoeuvrability)
- Green Island has wheelchair accessible toilet facilities, walkways and a chair that can be utilised whilst visiting.
- Please see ‘Reef Tours’ for further information on accessibility on the pontoons
Transfers
- Tarago x 1 regular step
- Hiace x 2 regular steps
- Wheelchair taxi
- Disabled parking at both office sites.
Helicopter Storage Measurements
Jetrangers and AS350 helicopters would be suitable to carry ‘larger’ items such as mobility devices, please advise of requirements on booking.
- LH Hold: 0.43m2/4.62sqft
- RH Hold: 0.35m2/3.76sqft
- Rear Hold: 0.55m2/5.92sqft
Visually Impaired Information
- Audio information available in English and Chinese
Hearing Impaired Information
- Visual information provided; safety/local area/facts.
Companion Card Information
- A minimum of 2 full paying passengers are required to confirm a flight, a discount is possible for the carer after these seats are filled.
Wheelchair Access
Fair
Caters for Visually Impaired
Yes - see information
Caters for Hearing Impaired
Yes - see information
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