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Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper

4.8259 reviewsGreat Barrier Reef

  • 40 minutes
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove. After exploring the Reef you’ll head back toward the mainland, with views of the North Queensland coastline. With window seats guaranteed, take in the stunning views as your professional pilot provides you with expert commentary along the way. Your flight also includes free transfer courtesy bus from your Cairns centrally located accommodation. Bus tranfers are subject to availability, and GSL will advise you if this service is not available

Inclusions

What's included

  • Guaranteed window seats
  • In-flight commentary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Cairns city centre area
  • 40-minute high wing aircraft scenic flight

What's not

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Cairns city center area (eg, Palmcove, Yorkeys Knob)
  • Food and drinks

Itinerary

  1. Starting point

    Passes by

  2. Bird's eye view of Great Barrier Reef

    Passes by

  3. Aerial views of Green Island

    Passes by

Cancellation

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

Reviews

4.8

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Ratings come from 259 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point
If you are going to make your own way to the meeting point, please make sure to be on time for check-in 30 minutes prior to your tour.
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 7 travellers
Operated by
GSL Aviation
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Individual weight restriction 125 KG
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue, passenger must be able to get in and out of the plane without assistance

How it compares in Cairns & the Tropical North

  • Its from-price is 20% 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 46 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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