Cairns: 40-Minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight
ID: GYG411026-745584
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Glide over the Great Barrier Reef as you lay your eyes on picture-postcard views of Green Island, Arlington Reef, Middle Cay, and more. Get informative commentary from the pilot on this flight from Cairns.
Take in the full spectacle of the Great Barrier Reef from the sky during this 40-minute scenic flight from Cairns. Onboard a fixed-wing plane, see up to 140 kilometers of the Outer Barrier as well as many inner islands, reefs, and sand isles.
Within 10 minutes of departing Cairns, the real adventure begins, with your pilot offering you wonderful photo opportunities over Green Island, Oyster Reef, Vlasoff Cay, Upolo Reef, Pixie Reef, and Arlington Reef.
Sit back in air-conditioned comfort as you glide through the sky. Take in the spectacular hues of green and blue from your window seat. Listen to informative commentary about the sights below from your pilot.
Get a chance to spot marine life with manta rays, green turtles, dugongs, sharks, and, if in season, whales, in clear view from the aircraft.
Highlights
- Let thrill take over as you swoop over the iconic Great Barrier Reef on a flight
- Fly over Green Island, Arlington Reef, Middle Cay, Oyster Reef, and more
- Take in views of the coral reef in air-conditioned comfort from a large window
- Get a better perspective of the grand size and sheer beauty of the reef
- Keep a look out for marine life and spot humpback whales during July to August
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour is subject to weather conditions
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at Daintree Air Services. Look for the "Daintree Air Services" sign. Free parking is available outside the terminal.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
