60 minute Reef Scenic flight

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Flying past the northern side, we will receive great panoramic views of Fitzroy Island and little Fitzroy Island. In the distance we will see the many other islands littered along the coast.

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2. We will fly right past the World War II fortifications at False Cape. Coming over Cape Graften we will take in some fantastic views of Turtle Beach.

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3. Sudbury Cay lays at the very western tip of the vast Sudbury Reef. This Cay is known for its diverse bird wildlife.

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4. We will get a great view of all the small individual reefs that make up Elford Reef while we track along. The reef edges drop to the ocean floor almost vertically.

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5. Moore Reef is the most popular outer reef for snorkeling and diving. We will fly right past the many large fixed pontoons that are permanently located there.

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6. Arlington Reef is a beautifully U shaped reef, connecting both the inner and outer reef. From 2000ft-3000ft altitude it gives a great perspective of the size of the cluster of reefs located outside Cairns.

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7. Vlasoff Cay is just one out of 300 sand cays located throughout the reef. Depending on tides and flight conditions, we might be able to make a quick touch-down on this magical island.

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8. Green Island is home to the Green Island resort and is surrounded by a stunning inner reef. Orbiting at 1000ft it will also give a great perspective of the rugged coastline.

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9. Upolu Reef is a smaller, more intimate and very symmetrical inner reef. It always serves as a fantastic end note of our reef adventure before returning to Cairns.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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How it compares in Cairns & the Tropical North

• Its from-price is 266% above the median of the 255 experiences we list in Cairns & the Tropical North.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 167 of 255.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Cairns & the Tropical North

Cairns is the gateway to Far North Queensland, with the Great Barrier Reef offshore, Daintree rainforest to the north and the Atherton Tablelands inland.

Cairns sits on Trinity Bay between the sea and a wall of forested ranges. The Esplanade has a public saltwater swimming lagoon and a long boardwalk beside mudflats where wading birds feed, and the Botanic Gardens hold tropical plants and a rainforest boardwalk. The city is the departure point for boats to the Great Barrier Reef, including the coral cay of Green Island and the rocky Fitzroy Island, and for flights over the reef.

Top-ranked sights in Cairns & the Tropical North: Great Barrier Reef, Barron Gorge National Park, Green Island.

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