Outer Reef Odyssey - 40 minute Reef Scenic Flight | 40 minutes

53 Reviews | Cairns & the Tropical North
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  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 40 minute reef scenic flight
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Informative, in-flight commentary
  • Unique, collectable 'Zoomy' Merchandise - optional
  • Personalised 'in-flight' video - optional

Overview

This 40-minute reef scenic helicopter flight is incredible. By extending the flight by another 10 minutes, we take in all the highlights of the 30-minute product, but extend the flight path out to the east, passing Green Island and tracking to the outer edge of Arlington Reef – one of the largest reefs in the northern section of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. We traverse the very edge of the reef pushing toward the edge of the Australian continental shelf where the water clarity is unsurpassed, and the ocean floor drops away to over 1,000 feet. The additional time allows us to push further north past sandy Vlasoff Cay and on to the outer reaches of the Reef to immerse yourself in the colours and textures of the reef and clear blue waters. The massive North Queensland skies provide unforgettable backdrops for the keen photographer to capture once in a lifetime images. Our local pilot/guides provide commentary and insights into the reef and its abundance of marine inhabitants.

Meeting points

Turn off the Captain Cook Highway into the General Aviation entrance to Cairns Airport, turn right and you will find us opposite the Aviation Skills Centre on the left hand side of Bush Pilots Avenue.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Great Barrier Reef (Pass By)

    A fabulous scenic helicopter flight. In forty minutes, we’ll go beyond the inner reef, to the outer regions of the Great Barrier Reef where the frequency of coral structures is outstanding. The additional time allows us to explore more widely, watching out for the incredible reef wildlife flourishing in this World Heritage listed icon.

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Additional Info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Helicopter Reef Tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Amazing way to see the Great Barrier Reef from a totally different perspective. You can appreciate the share of some of these reefs by the air, understand how the islands develop and also did see turtles and other big fish. The take off and landing of the helicopter across a major airport and being watching commercial aircraft taking off from a close distance was also an assume experience.

A MUST DO

Published on Jan, 2025

Turned up to an empty portacabin with a note on please come in and help yourself to a drink. Waiting for the last flight to return and then it was our turn. The previous flight had 4 adults but fortunately it was just us two, we both agree we cannot see how you get 4 adults plus the pilot. We went for the forty minute outer reef and wow what a treat this was, sadly no marine life we could see but my goodness the whole experience and the views are just breathtaking. We did green island the day before but this is a whole new perspective on the Great Barrier Reef. Go and do it, it’s not cheap but you are paying for the pilots experience and the unforgettable experience.

Best service ever

Published on Jan, 2025

We visited Cairns in May 2024 and booked for a heli tour with Zoom on our last day in the city. Weather was not great (unfortunately, but nothing can be done about it) but Niels went really above and beyond to let us have the tour given that it was our last chance. We had never encounterd anyone being so dedicated, accomodating and caring for their customer. Given our other commitments he offered to accompany us to return the rental car while we waited for the weather to improve and after the tour he offered to drop us off at the airport. Would definitely reccomend booking with them, not only for the amazing views, but for the exceptional service.

Great trip. Only 40...

Published on Jan, 2025

Great trip. Only 40 minutes but worth every penny. Chris was terrific and very informative answering all our questions.

Great trip.

Published on Jan, 2025

Helicopter trip over the reefs. We were in a 4 seater helicopter so everyone gets a window seat! Really enjoyed it! Amazing to see the scale of the reefs from the air!

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