Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Helicopter Tour

This shared flight spends about 30 minutes in the air over the Great Barrier Reef shelf off Cairns. From the Pier Heliport the route passes Green Island, continues over reef colour, and may show Fitzroy Island plus low-tide sand cays such as Upolu and Vlasoff when tides and weather allow. Allow time on the ground for check-in and briefing — the marketed air time is 30 minutes, not a sixty-minute flight. These flights are scenic overflights only — there are no cay or island landings on these tickets. The price is from A$491 per person. Fuel surcharge and GST are included as listed when you book. Shared scenic helicopter. A minimum number of passengers often applies (often two); typical Pier departures are for up to about six guests on one helicopter. Live commentary is listed when you book. Meet at the Cairns Pier Heliport on Pier Point Road by the Esplanade for typical shared flights of up to six passengers. There is no hotel pickup — make your own way to the Pier. Return to the same place. The exact flight time is confirmed after booking. Plan to check in about 45 minutes before departure. Check-in closes 30 minutes before the flight. Infants aged 0–2 may sit on a caregiver’s lap free of charge. Children aged 3 and over need their own seat at the adult ticket price. Maximum single-seat payload is 130 kg. Advise passenger weights at booking. Guests over that limit need an extra seat at about half the ticket price, payable on the day of travel. Flights sell on the live calendar across open daytime slots, weather permitting — check availability when you book. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before for a full refund. Reef and rainforest weather changes quickly and cloud often delays or cancels scenic flights. Sand-cay views depend on tide and conditions. If a flight cannot operate, you can usually choose another date or claim a refund under the free-cancellation and weather policy on your booking. For rainforest plus reef in one outing, see the 45-minute reef and rainforest tour. Live prices are shown when you book. See both flights on the Cairns hub.