
Cairns Helicopter Flight | Great Barrier Reef Tour Combo | Fly/Fly Half Day | NT-DUCD
Cairns Helicopter Flight | Great Barrier Reef Tour Combo | Fly/Fly Half Day | NT-DUCD
Our Cairns Scenic Helicopter Flight the Fly / Fly half day Great Barrier Reef tour experience is an extraordinary way to see the amazing Great Barrier Reef. This half day Great Barrier Reef tour is a combination of both your breath-taking helicopter scenic flight from Cairns and seeing the magnificent Hastings Reef from above. On your arrival to the outer reef you will be impressed at our brand new boat that will be hosting you for the afternoons snorkel and scuba diving activities. This really is one impressive way to see all of the Great Barrier Reef in just one day.
Tour Code: 348
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$715.00
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Cairns Helicopter Flight | Great Barrier Reef Tour Combo | Fly/Fly Half Day | NT-DUCD
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Our Cairns helicopter flight crew will pick you up from your accommodation at approximately 12.00pm and take you to the Helicopter General Aviation at Cairns airport.
For cruise ship passengers we will collect you from the Yorkeys Knob marina or the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal.
Step aboard one of luxury helicopters for your breathtaking flight to meet our brand new boat on the Outer Great Barrier Reef that awaits your helicopter flights arrival.
As you are flying at low levels across the waters of the Great Barrier Reef you may be lucky enough to see some sea turtles, stingrays and reef sharks, whalesand many other amazing marine creatures along with remote islands and sand cays.
Included in this fly/fly helicopter scenic flight package is a BBQ lunch and refreshments are also available, this includes iced water and tea and coffee.
Other drinks and snacks are available for an extra cost at the bar. If you have any dietary needs, please advise us when you pre-book your Great Barrier Reef helicopter tour.
All your snorkelling equipment is included on the day.
There is also an opportunity to go on 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 2.30pm it will be time to dry off, collect all your belongings and get your camera ready for another amazing scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef.
Arrival time at Cairns general aviation is around 3pm.
Our helicopter crew will drive you back to your accommodation.
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Important Information: Weights of individual passengers and accompanying carry on 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
Cairns helicopter flight to Great Barrier Reef and back - 25 minutes flying time each way
Limited time on the reef - ONLY MAX 75 minutes (approx)
Snorkel equipment & floatation devices
BBQ lunch
For Bookings Call Now!
1300 761 612
Optional Extras
Return accommodation transfers
Semi Submersible Submarine Tour
Duration
3 hours in total (approx)
Departure
Departs 12:40am - Returns 3:05pm
Days of Operation
Daily
Departs From
Cairns
Departure Instructions
Pickup From
- Cairns Beaches
- 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 legally required to be seated in their own seat and are therefore required to pay the full ticket price. Subject to conditions, children under 3 years may travel free of charge when seated on a parents/guardians lap. For bookings of more than one infant (under 3 years), conditions apply
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.
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.
Destinations
Hastings Reef
Weight Restrictions
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
Eco Certification
Ailish
Don't forget your camera! Seeing the Great Barrier Reef from above is breathtaking and well worth it. This is a day trip you won't forget any time soon.
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Want to know more?2020 - 2021
1 Apr 20 - 31 Mar 21Fly/Fly Half Day | Ultimate Scenic Helicopter Tour | Snorkel Great Barrier Reef | NT | ||||||||
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Fly/Fly | Departs 12:40am - Returns 3:05pm | NT HRFF Check My Price | Check My Price |
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Optional Extras for 2020 - 2021
The following optional extras can be purchased at time of booking.
Down Under Cruise & Dive | Beaches & Outer City Transfers |
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Down Under Cruise & Dive | City Transfers |
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2021 - 2022
1 Apr 21 - 31 Mar 22Fly/Fly Half Day | Ultimate Scenic Helicopter Tour | Snorkel Great Barrier Reef | NT | ||||||||
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Fly/Fly | Departs 12:40am - Returns 3:05pm | NT HRFF Check My Price | Check My Price |
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Optional Extras for 2021 - 2022
The following optional extras can be purchased at time of booking.
Down Under Cruise & Dive | Beaches & Outer City Transfers |
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Down Under Cruise & Dive | City Transfers |
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Information for Disabled Travellers
Wheelchair Access
Fair
Caters for Visually Impaired
Yes - see information
Caters for Hearing Impaired
Yes - see information
REVIEWED
04 July 2018
The trip was fantastic! The helicopter ride was the highlight, as it allowed us to see beautiful views that are not possible from a boat. The service was excellent throughout, and I would highly recommend this to everyone wanting to see the Great Barrier Reef.
Cairns Helicopter Flight | Great Barrier Reef Tour Combo | Fly/Fly Half Day | NT-DUCD Guest Review
Response from The Tour Specialists
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, we appreciate you taking the time. It's so great to hear how fantastic your experience was to The Great Barrier Reef and other travelers would love to hear this too!