30 minute Inner Reef Explorer Scenic Helicopter Ride
30 minute Inner Reef Explorer Scenic Helicopter Ride
5.0 (164)  
Aeroglen, QLD 4870
  • Highlights
    • You will be treated to an extraordinary aerial tour of the Great Barrier Reef.
    • You will board a state-of-the-art helicopter equipped with large windows, ensuring excellent visibility.
    • This experience promises an unforgettable journey filled with breathtaking sights and awe-inspiring moments.

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  • Overview

    This 30-minute flight departs the Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing False Cape where you can see the remnants of WWII defences still in place, Mt Yarrabah, Mission Bay and Cape Grafton. From there we strike out to the inner edge of the Reef and Green Island, a 6,000-year-old coral sand island that boasts its own native rainforest ecosystem. Tracking to the north, we explore the western side of Arlington Reef, home to a diverse range of marine creatures – turtles, sharks and manta rays.

    Continuing north we’ll circle Vlassoff Cay a tiny sand island in the middle of the reef that reduces to only a few hundred square metres in size at high tide. Book on the day or let your pilot know during your flight if you’d like to land, get your feet wet and sandy and capture the ultimate Instagram shot on the Cay. From Vlassoff Cay we head west, over Upolu Cay and back to Cairns taking in fantastic views of the North Queensland coastline framed by the lush rainforest-covered eastern slopes of the
    Great Dividing Range.

    Note: A minimum of 2 people are required for this booking to proceed.

  • What's included?
    • 30-minute Great Barrier Reef scenic flight.
  • Location

    • Zoom Helicopters depart from Cairns Airport
    • Zoom Helicopters requires passengers to arrive no less than 20 minutes prior to the planned departure time.
    • At check-in, passengers will be given a mandatory safety briefing. 
    • It is a legal requirement that all passengers and their luggage be weighed at check-in.

  • Customer Reviews for Zoom Helicopters

    5.0

    164 reviews
    Dan
    Dan
    a week ago

    What a fantastic experience! We were lucky enough to land on the sandy cay and enjoy a cold beverage, while watching the turtles, reef sharks and rays swim around us in the shallows. The Zoom team are extremely professional, accommodating and of course excellent pilots. Highly recommend when visiting Cairns.

    Victoria Tam
    Victoria Tam
    3 weeks ago

    My husband and I recently had the incredible opportunity to embark on a 30-minute helicopter ride from Cairns Airport to Green Island and the stunning nearby reefs, all thanks to the expertise of Pilot Niels from Zoom Helicopters. This experience was nothing short of wonderful and amazing! The weather was perfect, allowing for breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes and the azure waters below. Throughout the journey, I felt incredibly safe and secure, as Pilot Niels skillfully navigated the helicopter, ensuring a smooth and comfortable ride. What truly made this experience exceptional was Pilot Niels himself. His knowledge and passion for the area were evident, as he shared fascinating insights and trivia about the landmarks we flew over. He was more than happy to answer any questions we had, making the journey not only visually stunning but also intellectually enriching. Pilot Niels' friendly and approachable demeanor made us feel at ease right from the start. He had a warm and welcoming personality, creating a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the flight. It felt like flying with a friend who genuinely cared about our experience. The helicopter ride with Pilot Niels was an unforgettable adventure that exceeded all expectations. The combination of stunning views, perfect weather conditions, and Niels' expertise and friendliness created an experience that will stay with me forever. I wholeheartedly recommend Zoom Helicopters and Pilot Niels to anyone seeking a truly remarkable aerial tour. Five stars doesn't do justice to the excellence of this journey!

    Heather Laurens
    Heather Laurens
    3 months ago

    We were trying to squeeze in a helicopter tour of the reef very last minute. After being turned down by multiple places and thinking we missed our opportunity, Zoom Helicopters answered their phone and were happy to take us out on one last tour for the day. Even though it was later in the day, the views were spectacular and the tour was more than we could have asked for. I highly recommend Zoom Helicopters.

    Terri Cantu
    Terri Cantu
    a month ago

    Had a wonderful experience with Zoom Helicopters. For best experience, book direct with Zoom! 100% they went above and beyond to take care of us. This was a bucket list tour during our 274 day Ultimate World Cruise port stop.

    Dave Ogilvie
    Dave Ogilvie
    3 months ago

    An outstanding trip flying out to Green Island from Cairns Airport and back inland to Barron Falls and Gorge. Certainly the most spectacular way to see the reef and fall. I would highly recommend this flight to everyone and could only give this flight 10/10

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    • Experience Type: Outdoor
    • Activity Level: Relaxed
    • Skill Level: Beginner
    • Duration: 0.5 Hour(s)
    • ID Required: Yes
    • Booking Required: Yes
    • All flights are confirmed subject to availability, weather and booking minimums.
    • The pilot in command’s decision is final regarding the carriage of luggage, seat allocation and commencement continuation or termination of any flight during periods of inclement weather.
    • Passengers will receive a safety briefing prior to departure.
    • When flying over water, all passengers are required to wear a life jacket for the duration of the flight.
    • Smoking is strictly forbidden in or around helicopters.

    What should I bring on my Cairns helicopter tour?

    • We recommend you bring sunglasses, sunscreen and a smile on any of our Cairns scenic flights. Of course, feel free to bring your camera, however, we have four HD onboard video cameras to capture your spectacular multi-viewpoint experience.
    • Passenger Weights
    • Helicopters are subject to strict weight limitations, specific to each aircraft type.
    • Accurate individual passenger body and carry-on luggage weights MUST be advised at the point of booking.
    • Weight variances greater than 10% of that advised at the time of booking may incur additional charges and/or luggage allowances being reduced. Zoom Helicopters reserves the right to refuse travel and charge a 100% cancellation fee.
    • The maximum single-seat weight limit/payload for Zoom Helicopters’ fleet of aircraft is 130kgs.

    Children and Infants

    • 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.
    • Children aged 3 years to 13 years must be accompanied by an adult on all flights.
    • Children who have not yet reached their 3rd birthday are classified as infants and may travel free of charge (seated on a parent/guardian’s lap utilising a company-provided infant seat belt restraint).
    • Only one (1) infant is permitted to travel in an aircraft.

    Pregnant Passengers

    • Expectant mothers are welcome to fly with us at their own discretion.
    • Zoom Helicopters advises passengers to refer to their Doctor prior to confirming a booking with the consideration that seatbelts must be worn at all times during any flight.
  • Flight Cancellation:

    By Zoom Helicopters

    • Tour(s) and aircraft substitution(s) are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion in consideration of weather, air traffic control and availability.
    • The pilot’s decision regarding the continuation of any flight is final. He/she may terminate the flight at any time he/she deems it unsafe to proceed and may refuse carriage of a passenger(s) if they are deemed unfit for flight.
    • In the event of inclement weather causing a flight to be cancelled, provided there is availability, an alternate time / date will be offered.
    • If no availability, a refund will be applied.

    By Customer

    • In order to receive a 100% refund - flight cancellations Zoom Helicopters must be notified a minimum of 48 hours in advance of scheduled departure date/time.
    • Cancellations notified between 24 and 48 hours in advance of scheduled departure date/time, qualify for a 50% refund.
    • If booking is cancelled within 24 hours of scheduled departure date/time – no refund will apply.
    • If passengers are ‘no shows’ for a pick-up or flight, a 100% cancellation fee applies. If the flight is booked through a third-party website or agent, the third-party will be contacted and notified of applicable charges.

    Other

    • Zoom Helicopters accepts no responsibility for any additional expenses incurred by passengers arising from delays to any domestic/international flights, tour rescheduling/substitution, inclement weather or unplanned aircraft maintenance.
    • Whenever possible, Zoom Helicopters will seek to delay flight/tour departures – provided that doing so does not negatively affect other passengers, tours or connecting flights.  
    • Where a flight cannot be delayed and results in the requirement for an exclusive charter, this will be subject to availability and incur additional cost.
    • Zoom Helicopters recommends that all passengers protect themselves with travel insurance to mitigate unforeseen events and costs.
  • Your voucher(s) and booking information will be included in the confirmation email you will receive shortly after purchasing the experience on Amazed.com.

    If the booking needs to be first confirmed by the host, you will receive your Amazed voucher within 24-48 hours of purchase.

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