Cairns or Port Douglas Private Helicopter Flights | Daintree & Aboriginal Culture | NT

Cairns or Port Douglas Private Helicopter Flights | Daintree & Aboriginal Culture | NT

Experience the Wonders of Daintree Rainforest on a Private Helicopter Scenic Flight

Imagine yourself flying over the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef, spotting amazing coral reef formations and islands in turquoise water in your own private charter helicopter flight.

After you have acquainted yourself with the views to the Coral Sea you will head into the world’s oldest living rainforest the World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest.

Fly above rainforest tree canopies, over the Daintree River and see if you can spot an estuarine crocodile sunbaking on the riverbank.

You will also get some in-depth local knowledge from the Kuku-Yalanji Aboriginal people, giving you an insight into this ancient way of life, their traditions and beliefs.

Fly Along the Cairns Coast

Take off from Cairns Heli Port and enjoy a scenic helicopter flight just off the coast. From your seat you will have a birds-eye view to Cairns Northern Beaches such as beautiful Palm Cove and Ellis Beach and also numerous tropical islands off the coast.

You will also fly over Port Douglas resort town where you will have postcard worthy views to Four Mile Beach.

After Port Douglas it is not long until you will reach to your furthermost destination - World Heritage listed Daintree Rainforest.

Learn About Aboriginal Culture with Kuku Yalanji People

Your pilot will land the helicopter on the ground, and then you will meet your Aboriginal guide from the Kuku Yalanji tribe - also known as “rainforest people”.

The Kuku Yalanji people have been living in harmony with nature for over 50,000 years and have a wealth of knowledge of the area.

Your guide will take you on a 4WD adventure to the Aboriginal cultural sites, teaching you about the natural medicines, bush foods and traditional Aboriginal hunting methods.

Lunch in Daintree Rainforest and Return Helicopter Flight Back to Cairns

After your Aboriginal cultural experience and 4WD tour your group will be taken to charming Daintree Village Resort where they will be treated with a delicious tropical lunch.

The meal also comes with a nice cool beverage that is well deserved in the tropics. After your lovely meal it is another 45 minute scenic helicopter flight to Cairns - just perfect end to a perfect day.

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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.