30 minute Reef Scenic Flight
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Cairns & the Tropical North, Australia
- 30 minutes (approx.)
- Flight time: 30 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Enjoy the most scenic 30 minutes of your life on this helicopter ride over the Great Barrier Reef. Fly over Green Island and see its unique forest canopy—it’s actually part of the reef, not an island—and see Mount Yarrabah and False Cape on your way. Spot marine life like rays and sharks from above as you travel to Arlington Reef, then enjoy unbeatable views of the Queensland coastline and the Great Dividing Range on your way back to Cairns.
- A speedy way to explore the Great Barrier Reef
- Learn all about the local biodiversity and wildlife from your guide
- An in-flight video of your trip is available to buy after the flight
- Personal service
What's Included
- 30 minute reef scenic flight
- Informative, in-flight commentary
- All Fees and Taxes
- Unique, collectable 'Zoomy' Merchandise - optional
- Personalised 'in-flight' video - optional
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Zoom Helicopters21 Bush Pilot's Avenue, Cairns Airport, Aeroglen QLD 4870, Australia
Turn off the Captain Cook Highway into the General Aviation entrance to Cairns Airport, turn right and you will find us opposite the Aviation Skills Centre on the left hand side of Bush Pilots Avenue.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Great Barrier Reef (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Total weight per passenger: 287 lbs
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
sairz101
Wow wow wow….. so incredible!! The owner was amazing! They were sooo flat out with a cruise ship coming in.. we weren’t treated as a number, we were a guest and the hospitality was outstanding! The view from the helicopter is breathtaking, nothing like we have ever seen!! If you are worried about the budget, make room for this!!
Reviews
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Aiden_S, Jun 2026
Amazing I recommend it 100%
all the team members were so nice and very professional. just go for it do not hesitate
Odalis_C, May 2026
Wow!!!!!!! Terrified of helicopter flying for the first time? Well have no fear because zoom helicopter tours is here to save the day!!! Truly enjoyed this first time experience and would do it all over again, thank you so much for this once in a lifetime experience and to our pilot (who trained in New Zealand as a pilot) thank you so much!
Nicole_B, Mar 2026
The staff was very friendly and tour was exactly as described. Got to see several reefs and islands off the coast of Cairns.
Sharon_K, Feb 2026
It truly is an amazing experience. You will get a birds eye view of the great barrier reefs. Staff is knowledgeable and great to work with.
Keith_R, Jan 2026
Great experience. Went up in the small helicopter, just the two of us and pilot, johnno. Was able to touch down on a small island
Courtney_D, Jan 2026
Staff were friendly and super patient & knowledgeable. The ride was smooth, Jack, our pilot was super safe and shared a lot about the Reef. Noon was the perfect time, the water was super clear and smooth allowing for great photos of the Reef. Highly recommend!
Tom_L, Dec 2025
Absolutely amazing experience, jacques and the rest of the team were very professional and accommodating, would definitely recommend👍🏻
keith_k, Nov 2025
Based at Cairns Airport, it’s easy to get to , 15 minute taxi ride from Cairns waterfront. very responsive to emails or queries which is most helpful when you’re booking ahead. We thoroughly enjoyed our flight. He took us out over the reef and even landed on a small Sunbank for a minute or two then took off again, we hadn’t expected this! Very well organised and nice people.
sairz101, Oct 2025
Wow wow wow….. so incredible!! The owner was amazing! They were sooo flat out with a cruise ship coming in.. we weren’t treated as a number, we were a guest and the hospitality was outstanding! The view from the helicopter is breathtaking, nothing like we have ever seen!! If you are worried about the budget, make room for this!!
Mark_E, Apr 2025
Professional from the moment we walked into the air conditioned office and enjoyed a complimentary soft drink, through the safety briefing given by Hayley.
Through to Niels skillful piloting and description of the wonders below…. Rays and seals were visible from 500ft.
Eva_H, Apr 2025
Would highly recommend, stunning views. Amazing experience. The colours of the reef are spectacular.
Naghmeh_K, Feb 2025
Incredible experience! Had a wonderful time. Professional and courteous Pilots. Highly recommend Zoom Helicopters.
Konstantinos_G, Jan 2025
Great flight over the ocean and reef👍 Great flight over the ocean and reef. I really wanted to see some big fish, but it didn't work out. 👏
William_S, Dec 2024
Chris is the BEST! AWESOME !!! Best thing we have done in Australia!! Quiet and safe. Great way to see the reef. Neil was a excellent and professional pilot. Don’t miss this🚁
Marcel_B, Oct 2024
Splendid experience with amazing views. Zoom
Heli is very organized and safe. I can highly recommend them.
Latham_L, May 2024
Highly recommend! Amazing experience and well worth it. Don't be that one that doesn't do it and regrets it later.
Kelly_C, May 2024
What an incredible experience! Niels was the best - he is a skilled pilot and was so easy to talk to (and patient with all our questions!). The experience was amazing, the reef was absolutely beautiful and the helicopter ride was smooth and thrilling at the same time. Experience of a lifetime. Highly recommended!
Phil_S, Dec 2023
The flight out to the Great Barrier Reef was an unforgettable adventure! Niels was so informative about the whole process which put us totality at ease. I would highly recommend Niels as he gave us an experience of a lifetime!
John_B, Mar 2023
From the moment we booked this trip, so far away from home, Chris helped us realize our dream of seeing the Great Barrier Reef. He was both professional and personable. He gave us details of the environment and the joy of seeing this natural wonder. We were able to see dolphin and turtles and the information he gave us helped make the trip memorable. We highly recommend Zoom Helicopter and Chris Cooper for your consideration when planning your trip to Cairns. You can tell he loves what he does and he loves sharing it with others. Two thumbs up!
Gabriela_S, Jan 2026
Wonderful sightseeing flight with nice friendly team! Impressive experience! We enjoyed the trip together in a small helicopter!
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Carine_L, Nov 2025
Great experience. Very attentive and professional staff. The flight is perfectly conducted so that the maximum 3 guests per trip feel safe and enjoy the experience! I highly recommend
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