• 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
• Please note: A surcharge of $7 per person for the Environmental Management Charge (EMC) will be collected upon check-in. The role of Nautilus Aviation in relation to the charge, is to collect and remit the charge to Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Cancellations

• Flight cancellations require a minimum notification of 48 hours prior to departure
• Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund claim and 24-48 hours, for a 50% refund claim
• No refund applies if booking is cancelled inside 24 hours

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)

By appointment

Availability:

• Available hours: By appointment
• Not valid: 25 December
• Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
• Departure point: Nautilus Aviation Sheraton Mirage Helipad. Transfers are not offered or available for this experience – passengers must make their own way to helipad
• Please arrive at departure point no less than 30 minutes prior to flight. Late arrivals and no-shows voids offer

Important:

• Exclusions: Drinks, additional food not specified above, and transfers are not included. All expenses are payable directly to vendors
• Child Policy: Children aged 3+ are legally required to be seated in their own seat and are therefore required to pay the full ticket price. All children under 18 must be accompanied by a supervision parent or adult guardian
• Minimum passenger numbers required for all packages and tours. All passengers must receive a safety briefing prior to departure
• 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

Terms & Conditions:

• Fuel Surcharge: 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
• Passenger Weights: 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 Helifish on day of travel
• Nautilus Aviation will not be liable for any loss, damage, additional expenses or inconvenience arising from, or incidental to, any delay in service. Nautilus Aviation works in conjunction with other tour operators and is not liable for their acts or omissions, whether negligent or otherwise. Travel and admissions will be subject to the conditions imposed by the operators, which may limit or exclude liability for personal injury or property damage
• In the event of bad weather, providing there is availability, date changes are welcome or in the worst-case scenario, cancellations
• Partial refunds do not apply if any tour components were possible but guests choose not to proceed, or were ineligible due to failure to meet requirements
• For additional Nautilus Aviation Terms & Conditions, read here: https://www.nautilusaviation.com.au/terms-and-conditions/

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:

• 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 destinations 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 transfer. 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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