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|---|---|---|---|---|
Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper | 40 min | 4.8 (262) | $206 | |
Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Scenic Helicopter Tour from Cairns | 1 hour | 4.7 (38) | $350 | View |
Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight |
See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove. After exploring the Reef you’ll head back toward the mainland, with views of the North Queensland coastline. With window seats guaranteed, take in the stunning views as your professional pilot provides you with expert commentary along the way. Your flight also includes free transfer courtesy bus from your Cairns centrally located accommodation. Bus tranfers are subject to availability, and GSL will advise you if this service is not available
In demand: 179 of the next 330 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 3.
Starting point
Bird's eye view of Great Barrier Reef
Aerial views of Green Island
Please note that the time listed on your Viator confirmation is the departure time, NOT the pick-up time. The actual pick-up time may vary depending on your location. Bus transfers are subject to availability, and GSL will advise you if this service is not available The pickup from your hotel typically begins 45 minutes prior to the tour flight departure. Please make sure to be ready by then. To confirm your specific pick-up time or location, please contact GSL Aviation Cairns a day prior to your tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper lasts about 40 min. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $206 per person for this Cairns and the Tropical North experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 11 departures a day between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Children aged 3–14 pay from $163, adults from $206. Infants go free.
It can: 179 of the next 330 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. Please note that the time listed on your Viator confirmation is the departure time, NOT the pick-up time. The actual pick-up time may vary depending on your location. Bus transfers are subject to availability, and GSL will advise you if this service is not available The pickup from your hotel typically begins 45 minutes prior to the tour flight departure. Please make sure to be ready by then. To confirm your specific pick-up time or location, please contact GSL Aviation Cairns a day prior to your tour. Pickup points include Mercure Cairns.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 7 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue, passenger must be able to get in and out of the plane without assistance
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| 4.7 (371) |
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