• Bookings are a REQUEST only. After you have made your booking request, you will automatically receive confirmation of your requested date (if available) to your nominated email address
  • Please note: Nautilus Aviation will be in contact within 48 hours to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly. For instant confirmation please call the team on 07 4034 9000

Cancellations

• Cancellation notice of 48 hours prior to departure is required for a full refund claim and 24–48 hours, for a 50% refund claim
• No refund applies if booking is cancelled within 24 hours prior to departure

Changes to Booking

48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

• Camera – polarising filter for best results
• Sunglasses – polarised recommended
• Appropriate walking shoes
• Sun-smart clothing including hat
• Sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
• Swimwear and towel
• Personal items should not exceed 10kg and must be carried in a small soft-sided bag for easy stowage

On request

Availability:

• Available on request. All helicopter flights are restricted to operation during daylight hours
• Not valid: Christmas Day
• Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
• Please arrive at your departure location no less than 15-30 minutes prior to flight
• Accommodation transfers are not offered at Townsville base. Taxi transport is recommended due to limited parking at General Aviation

Important:

• Exclusions: Meals, drinks, hotel transfers
• Minimum of two passengers are required for all packages and tours. Nautilus Aviation’s reservations team will reach out to confirm availability within the shortest possible time after receiving your booking. For instant confirmation please call them directly on 07 4034 9000
• All tours are subject to availability and weather. All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to departure
• Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage
• Seat allocation including window seats for scheduled flights (non-exclusive) are decided based on weight and balance and at the discretion of the pilot or ground crew to ensure the safe carriage of all passengers
• Prior to any snorkelling activity you will be required to complete a snorkel safety questionnaire. Information provided will be shared with your pilot so they can best assist you in the unlikely event of an emergency. The form can be downloaded prior to departure, or on the morning of travel

Terms & Conditions:

• It may be necessary to apply a fuel surcharge to the ticket price. In such cases, any charge will be collected on departure. No fuel surcharge is presently applicable
• Passengers aged 3+ are legally required to occupy their own seat and are therefore required to pay full ticket price
• Subject to conditions, children under 3 may travel free of charge when seated on a parent’s/guardian’s lap. For bookings of more than one infant (0-2), please contact Helifish as aviation conditions apply
• Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry-on luggage MUST be advised upon booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload is 130kg. For passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance, passengers exceeding 130kg are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of ticket price – this is non-commissionable and payable to Nautilus Aviation on day of travel
• Reservations are held only when weights are received, and full payment is made
• Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air-traffic control and availability. In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations
• Must be aged 18+ for alcohol consumption and provide valid ID upon request
• For Nautilus Aviation Terms & Conditions, please see here

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellations made up to 48 hours before departure date: no cancellation fee applies
• Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before departure date: 50% cancellation fee applies
• Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies

Changes to Booking

• 48 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made

Please Note:

• Maximum one offer redeemable per booking
• Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
• Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date

Important:

• The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
• We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website

Nautilus Aviation

Nautilus Aviation operates luxury helicopters for scenic flights, private charters, aerial work, emergency response and VIP transfers. Explore their range of scenic charger flights that showcase the stunning surrounds of the region or tailor a flight itinerary to suit you. With bases in Cairns, Darwin, Townsville and Horn Island, you’ll explore the best of Queensland and the Northern Territory, the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, Rainforests and more.

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