
Cairns Best Half Day Reef Tour | Fly/Cruise | 25 Minute Helicopter Flight | NT
Cairns Best Half Day Reef Tour | Fly/Cruise | 25 Minute Helicopter Flight | NT
Upgrade your Great Barrier Reef tour to a Fly/Cruise package with a Cairns Scenic Helicopter flight for the ultimate half day tour to see the Great Barrier Reef. Fly to the reef on a 25 minute thrilling low level scenic helicopter flight; take in the beauty of the coral reefs, sand cays and tropical islands that make up this wondrous eco system. Land the helicopter at Hastings Reef for 2 hours of snorkelling and enjoy a delicious Aussie BBQ lunch on-board our brand new boat before cruising back into Cairns with a wine in hand and live musical entertainment. A great way to end a great half day tour on the world famous Great Barrier Reef
Tour Code: 347
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Cairns Best Half Day Reef Tour | Fly/Cruise | 25 Minute Helicopter Flight | NT
Cairns Scenic Helicopter Flights - Book Early Seats Limited to 6 Passengers Per Day
You will be picked up from your accommodation at approximately 12:00pm and taken to our helicopter general aviation office.
Step aboard one of Cairns Helicopters luxury machines for your breathtaking 25 minute scenic flight to the Great Barrier Reef for a half day tour of snorkelling on the coral reef.
As you sit in the seat of your Cairns scenic helicopter flight you may just be lucky enough to see some sea turtles, stingrays and reef sharks while flying at such low levels over the coral reef.
You will be flying at 500ft over the picturesque Great Barrier Reef and pristine sand cays you might even spot some amazing marine creatures.
With the Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Pad in view get ready for a smooth landing on the pontoon, and then join MV-EVO
Included in this Cairns half day Great Barrier Reef tour package is a BBQ lunch and refreshments are also available, this includes iced water and tea and coffee.
Other drinks are available for an extra cost at the bar. If you have any dietary needs, please advise us when you book your tour.
Dietary needs can be catered for with notice prior to the day of departure.
Snorkelling equipment is all provided on the day for you.
There is also an opportunity to board the semi-submersible submarine tour at an extra cost.
Lycra and wet suit hire is available on board - please speak to one of the crew members if you would like a Lycra suit or a wet suit.
Snorkelling gear varies in size, so try on a few different masks and see what fits best.
Floatation devices are also available on board; these are great because you can stay out in the water for as long as you feel comfortable, without getting tired.
Snorkel on the shallow bommie tops, reef edge and reef top, or discover the swim-throughs and gullies scattered throughout the reef site.
You will see Anemones and clumps of staghorn coral, Giant clams that perch on the shallow reef top, Sweetlips, cod and trout are also regular visitors to this area.
Also keep an eye out for schools of damsels, Butterfly fish and Angelfish feed among the coral, they add more splashes of colour to the already beautifully colourful Reef.
White tip reef sharks also patrol the area, don’t be scared, they will not attack or eat you; they are more likely to be more scared of you.
At around 3pm the Crew will do a head count and insure all passengers are on board and ready for departure.
On the boat cruise home, lay back and relax with a glass of wine and listen to the fantastic live entertainment or kick back and look over all the amazing photo’s that you took during your amazing experience on the Great Barrier Reef.
Please don’t forget that upon arrival at Cairns Marina, your transfer will take you back to your accommodation so keep an eye out for one of their crew.
Important Information: Weights of individual passengers and accompanying carryon luggage (max 5 kg) MUST be advised at time of booking. A weight variance greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130kg.
Included in Price
25 minute scenic flight over reef & sand cays to Hastings Reef
2 hours (approx) at the reef with Down Under Cruise & Dive
Snorkel equipment & floatation devices
BBQ lunch
Return fast cruise to Cairns with complimentary glass of wine and live entertainment
Return transfers to/from Cairns accommodation
For Bookings Call Now!
1300 761 612
Optional Extras
Return accommodation transfers from Port Douglas - Min 2 Guests
Duration
4 hours (approx)
Departure
Heli flight departs at 12:40pm
Return to Cairns 4:30pm
Days of Operation
Daily
Departs From
Cairns
Pickup From
- Cairns Beaches
- Port Douglas
- Palm Cove
- Cairns
What To Bring
Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, hat, swimmers, towels, your camera
Fitness Level Required
Low
Child Policies
Children 3 years and above are charged at adult rates. Subject to conditions, children under 3 years of age may travel free of charge when seated on a parents/guardians laps.
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.
Operators Cancellation 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.
Weights of individual passengers and accompanying carryon luggage (max 5 kg) MUST be advised at time of booking. A weight variance greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130kg.
Destinations
Hastings Reef
Weight Restrictions
Weights of individual passengers and accompanying carryon luggage (max 5 kg) MUST be advised at time of booking. A weight variance greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130kg.
Eco Certification
Ailish
Combine this tour with a morning in the World Heritage Listed Tropical Rainforest to create the ultimate Cairns in a Day package. Spend half the day in the Barron Gorge National Park surrounded by rainforests and breathtaking waterfalls before flying to the outer reefs for an afternoon of snorkelling fun.
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Optional Extras for 2018 - 2019
The following optional extras can be purchased at time of booking.
Return Port Douglas Accommodation Transfers |
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2019 - 2020
1 Apr 19 - 31 Mar 20Cairns Best Half Day Reef Tour | Fly/Snorkel/Cruise | 25 Minute Helicopter Flight | Naut | ||||||||
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Optional Extras for 2019 - 2020
The following optional extras can be purchased at time of booking.
Return Port Douglas Accommodation Transfers |
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