Cairns & Port Douglas
The flights over the reef’s outer edges: fixed-wing loops and helicopter runs that put the coral mosaics, sand cays and reef walls under the window. From altitude the reef reads as one organism, which is the point.
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from the sky with a 40-minute scenic flight from Cairns, offering stunning views, expert commentary, and wildlife spotting.
Most Popular“Great tour!!! The pilot was always very helpful and explained everything about the great barrier. I would only suggest to speak more slowly for those of us who do not have English as our first language.”
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with a full-day cruise, snorkeling, optional diving, and a scenic helicopter flight—all in one adventure.
“Wow! What an amazing day! Great organisation, service, food. The two snorkeling locations were fantastic, clear water, loads of fish and amazing colours. The heli flight was insane! The whole day was magical.”
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from multiple angles with this full-day tour, including snorkeling, scuba, a BBQ lunch, and a scenic helicopter flight.
“Lovely experience of a lifetime ! Beautiful scenery with the kindest crew a traveler could have, easily a highlight of my life!”
Experience stunning aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef on a 40-minute scenic flight from Cairns, including Green Island, Palm Cove, and Arlington Reef.
“Amazing ride of a lifetime!!! Best way to view the Great Barrier Reef!!! Very reasonable price for a full 40 mins ride!”
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from the air with this 40-minute scenic helicopter flight, offering stunning views, expert guides, and memorable wildlife spotting.
“The better outlook of part of the Great barrier reef. Johnno was amazing The flight was short but it was sweet My son was only 2 years old and he wasnt scared on bit of the flight Thanks again guys Will definetly do this again”
Experience breathtaking aerial views of the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest from Port Douglas with Nautilus Aviation's scenic helicopter flights—highlighting marine wildlife and lush landscapes.
“A must do when in Port Douglas! Brook meet us and explained the details prior to getting into the helicopter so well for us to feel very safe and said it would be a fantastic experience. Luke was our pilot, he was very knowledgeable of…”
Experience the stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforest on a 45-minute helicopter tour from Cairns, with expert commentary and intimate group sizes.
“Great way to see the Great Barrier Reef from the air and the water falls too! Well organised and easy to get to meeting point.”
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from above with a 30-minute scenic helicopter flight. Enjoy stunning views, expert guides, and a personal touch.
“Highly recommend! Amazing experience and well worth it. Don't be that one that doesn't do it and regrets it later.”
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with a full-day cruise, snorkel, semi-submarine tour, and a scenic 10-minute helicopter flight for stunning aerial views.
“Everything was amazing”
Experience the stunning views of the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforest in a 45-minute scenic helicopter flight from Cairns, Australia.
“The tour was amazing, the views were incredible and the driver was very good at telling us history and what places were! However I would’ve expected the flight to be less crowded for what we paid. Just think it’s pretty expensive and we were jammed…”
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from above and below with a private helicopter, secluded island picnic, snorkeling, and stunning scenery.
“we had a fantastic time. Our Pilot was very informative about the area and very easy going and friendly. We have been telling everyone about our trip. It was the best thing we've ever done!”
Discover Australia’s Great Barrier Reef with a full-day cruise from Port Douglas, including snorkeling, semi-submarine viewing, and a scenic helicopter flight.
“Polecam , dobrze wydane pieniądze”
Experience the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns with a day of snorkeling, scenic helicopter flights, and relaxing Fitzroy Island beaches for an unforgettable adventure.
“Lots of inclusions. Plenty of snorkel/swim time. Lunch was good. Very informative and helpful crew. it was an amazing day.”
Experience Cairns from above with a 10-minute helicopter flight offering stunning city and sea views, in-flight commentary, and optional souvenirs.
“I bought the zoom 10min flight due to affordability....my son rode shot gun with the pilot.it was amazing having this opportunity.the pilot was very smooth flying.extemely enjoyed.......thankyou.xxxxxx”
Experience Cairns from above with a 60-minute scenic helicopter flight over the reef, rainforest, waterfalls, and islands—an unforgettable aerial adventure.
The reef out front, the oldest rainforest behind and a railway between.