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Great Barrier Reef or Rainforest Scenic Flights from Port Douglas

4.973 reviewsMossman Gorge

  • 0.5–1 hour
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

The 30min and 45min flight showcase the magic of the Great Barrier Reef. Departing over Port Douglas and 4 Mile Beach, other highlights include sights of Snapper Island, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest in the distance. Be treated to a picture-postcard view of Low Isles and flying low over Batt Reef there are opportunities to spot stingrays, manta rays, turtles, sharks, dugongs (many at Batt Reef), dolphins and even whales in the winter months! For those looking to make the most of their time in Port Douglas why not extend your flight to a 60-minute reef and rainforest scenic. Departing over Port Douglas and 4 Mile Beach, first enjoy sights of Rainforest over the town of Mossman and Mossman Gorge, followed by the Daintree River mouth, Cape Kimberley and past Snapper Island with views of Cow Bay and Cape Tribulation. The flight concludes with breathtaking views of Low Isles & the Reef.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Australian Goods & Services Tax
  • Scenic Helicopter Flight
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Informative commentary during the flight

What's not

  • Hotel pickup and drop off from Port Douglas CBD
  • Nautilus Aviation scenic flights are on a shared basis (not private)

Itinerary

  1. Check-in will be at the Nautilus Aviation office located in the Sheraton. Here you will do your safety briefing before your taken to the helicopter for your scenic flight.

    30 min

  2. For those participating in the 60-minute scenic flight discover the beauty of the rainforest as you explore it from above.

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  3. Be treated to a picture-postcard view of Low Isles and Batt Reef.

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  4. Take to the air and explore Port Douglas from above.Other highlights include sights of Snapper Island, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest in the distance

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Cancellation

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

Reviews

4.9

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Ratings come from 73 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

Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 6 travellers
Operated by
Nautilus Aviation
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Child Policy: Children 3 years and above are legally required to be seated in their own seat and are therefore required to pay the full ticket price. Subject to conditions, children under 3 years may travel free of charge when seated on a parents/guardians lap. For bookings of more than one infant (under 3 years), conditions apply – please contact Reservations.
  • Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carryon luggage MUST be advised at the time of booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130KG. For passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance, passengers exceeding 130KG are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of ticket price – this is non-commissionable and payable to Nautilus Aviation on day of travel.
  • All product requires a minimum number of passengers to proceed. Our Reservations team will reach out to confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order.
  • Refunds: Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund claim and 24 -48 hours, for a 50% refund claim. No refund applies if booking is cancelled inside 24 hours.
  • Tour and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air traffic control and availability
  • Nautilus Aviation scenic flights are on a shared basis (not private)

How it compares in Port Douglas

  • Its from-price is 98% above the median of the 116 experiences we list in Port Douglas.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 47 of 116.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Port Douglas

Port Douglas is a relaxed seaside town on Queensland's tropical coast, set between the Daintree rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.

Port Douglas began as a gold-rush port in the 1870s and is now an easygoing resort town on a spit of land between the Coral Sea and Dickson Inlet. Four Mile Beach curves away to the north fringed with palms, Macrossan Street holds the cafés and restaurants, and Flagstaff Hill gives a view over the beach and the mountains behind. A small white chapel, St Mary's by the Sea, stands beside the park at the water's edge.

Top-ranked sights in Port Douglas: Mossman Gorge, Daintree Rainforest, Agincourt Reefs.

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