The 4 Helicopter Flights in Cairns Worth a Whole Day

1.Great Barrier Reef Cruise & Scenic Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,003 reviews · 8h 30m · from $279Our pick

Review of Cairns’ Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with snorkeling, optional scuba, helicopter flight, BBQ lunch, and practical booking tips.

“What a great day . The crew were very professional and at times hilarious!! . We had a great day on the reef , saw lots of fish and coral , we even saw a humpback whale on the way to the reef . The helicopter ride was amazing just a pity we didn’t see any sea life from the air , no one’s fault !! You can’t order that .”

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2.Full Day Reef Cruise and 10 Minute Helicopter Scenic Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · from $283

Review of Cairns’ reef cruise with two outer reef stops, BBQ lunch, snorkeling, scuba options, and a 10-minute helicopter flight.

“Great day out. Staff were magnificent and supplied a fabulous lunch. We did the added helicopter flight which was so worth it. Would recommend this day trip.”

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3.Ultimate Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest 45-minute Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $451Top rated

Review of Cairns’ 45-minute helicopter tour over the Great Barrier Reef, Barron Gorge, Green Island, and rainforest, with practical booking tips.

“Incredible experience with spectacular views along with very friendly and helpful staff! I highly recommend this tour!”

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4.Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Helicopter Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 30 min · from $322

See the Great Barrier Reef from above on a 30-minute helicopter flight over Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff, and Upolu Sand Cay.

“Seeing The Reef from above in these new helicopters just made seeing them underwater, even BETTER! *Do yourself a favour & treat yourself to this trip! It was fantastic!”

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