Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flights take in the views
40 Minute Scenic Flight
See up to 140 km of the Outer Barrier as well as many inner islands, reefs, and sand cays.
A Great Barrier Reef scenic flight is an excellent way to see different aspects of the Reef!
Taking off from Cairns, this flight includes a window seat for all clients. Make sure you bring your camera as there are fantastic opportunities for photos.
Australia’s Great Barrier Reef stretches along the eastern coast of Queensland. From Bundaberg in the South to the Northern Tip of Cape York. Over 2900 individual coral reefs, over 900 islands, and sand cays.
This 40-minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Reef Flight is the perfect way to appreciate the immensity of the Great Barrier Reef.
During your flight in a fixed-wing aircraft, you will see over 50 kilometres of the Outer Barrier and many inner islands, reefs and sand cays, including Green Island, Arlington Reef, and Outer Reef, Vlasoff Cay, Michaelmas Cay and more.
The beauty of this Scenic Reef Flight is that it is one of the fastest in transit out to the Reef (only taking approx 4-5 mins to arrive at the Outer Reef), which means you get more time to take in the scenery of the Great Barrier Reef.
Spotting Marine Life
While you are flying, One of the highlights of Cairns’s scenic flights is flying above the Reef is spotting the marine life below. Have your camera ready on the lookout for dugongs, sharks, whales, manta rays and green sea turtles.
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Infants under 2 years old are free of charge ( sitting on parent’s laps )
Maximum Body Weight 115 kg
Minimum numbers are required to depart, if minimum numbers are not met, then you can be rebooked to another flight, or you can choose to receive a refund.
A minimum of 24 hours notice is required to re-schedule or alter all or part of a reservation.
Any date and/or name change will incur a $20 administration fee.
We are required to notify the operator of any cancellations within the specified cancellation period. It is your responsibility to make sure you submit your cancellation request with adequate time, and during our standard business hours (9 am-5 pm), to allow us to contact the tour provider. All cancellation requests must be in writing and sent via email to: [email protected]. Any emails received outside of these hours will be considered received the following day.
Cancellation fees are as follows:
20% cancellation fee 24 hours or more before departure
100% cancellation fee within 24 hours before departure and for "No Show"
There will be no refund of any part of your tour costs should you fail to arrive at a scheduled tour departure time. Tour departures may not be delayed due to passenger circumstances - including events beyond your control, medical problems, airline delays, weather, etc.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation, and medical cover.
If Daintree Air cancels for any reason (weather or minimum numbers not met), you will receive a full refund.
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Although we endeavour to provide accurate information we are not liable for inaccurate information concerning services. It is recommended all bookings are confirmed 48 hours in advance of the tour departure by calling +61 7 4037 2700.
Infants under 2 years old are free of charge (sitting on parent's laps)
Maximum Body Weight 115 kg
Neither this site, nor any associated company or agent advertised through this site is responsible for your costs or losses resulting from alterations, cancellations, loss of damage, delay or personal injury.
All passengers are strongly advised to purchase comprehensive travel insurance that includes trip cancellation insurance, evacuation and medical cover. Please read the wording of your insurance policy carefully and ensure it covers you for all potential activities. In a medical emergency, any evacuation, vessel relocation, medical or other expenses are the financial responsibility of that passenger.
Please inform us of any special requirements prior to your date of travel; such as mobility and disability issues. This can be done by contacting our friendly reservations team.
