Cairns: 30-Minute Reef Flight or Upgrade to 45 & 60-Minute Scenic Reef & Rainforest Helicopter Flights
This helicopter flight encompasses all the natural beauty of the Cairns region; where you’ll see the true scale of the Great Barrier Reef. Appreciate the vivid beauty of the coral reefs, tropical islands and sand cays that transform into rainforest-covered mountains. If you want to experience more of the landscape, upgrade to a 45-minute flight – or better yet – choose a 60-minute reef and rainforest flight to make the most of your time in this breathtaking region. Rediscover nature as you soar high on this bucket-list flight!
Inclusions
- Valid for one person (3+)
- 30-minute scenic reef helicopter flight
- Upgrade to 45-minute scenic reef and rainforest helicopter flight
- Upgrade to 60-minute scenic reef and rainforest helicopter flight
- Headsets fitted with voice-activated microphones
- Entertaining inflight commentary from your experienced local pilot
- A modern fleet of air-conditioned helicopters
- Available: On request
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
Pricing & availability
Cairns
Things to know
- Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance
- After you have made your booking request, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to your nominated email address. Please note this is NOT a final confirmation, as your desired date may not be available
- Nautilus Aviation will be in contact within 48 hours to confirm your booking and arrange a time with you directly
- Camera, sun-smart clothing including hat, sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50+ recommended)
- Personal items should not exceed 10kg and be carried in a small soft sided bag for easy stowage
By request
Availability:
- Available: By request
- Not valid: Christmas Day
- Bookings valid to 31 March 2026
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
- Nautilus Aviation accommodates both FIT & Group passengers on 30, 45 & 60-minute Scenic Flights from Cairns daily. To ensure smooth operations, all 30, 45 & 60 minute Scenic Flight bookings up to 6 passengers (1 Helicopter) will continue to depart from the Pier Heliport while all Bookings for 7+ passengers (2+ Helicopters) will now depart from the General Aviation Airport location
- 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
- All flights are on a shared basis and are not on a private basis unless aircraft has been chartered or the product is advertised as such
- 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
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
- 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 is a privately owned and operated, proven helicopter specialist with over 25 years flying experience and has grown to become one of Australia’s premier helicopter operators. Today, their network of bases spans Cairns, Port Douglas, Townsville, Darwin and Torres Strait (Horn Island). Departing daily, guests cans enjoy a scenic flight, cast a line with Helifish, take the controls and fly themselves and many more.