Discover the most popular helicopter tours of the Great Barrier Reef. From the air the reef is Green Island, sand cays, and coral water — and from Cairns the Wet Tropics rainforest sits next to it. Port Douglas looks at Four Mile Beach and the Low Isles.
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Great Barrier Reef 30-Minute Helicopter (Port Douglas)
From A$487 per person
A 30-minute shared helicopter from Port Douglas: Four Mile Beach, the Low Isles, and Batt Reef from the air. From A$487.
Great Barrier Reef: 30-minütiger Helikopterflug (Port Douglas)
Ab 487 A$ pro Person
Ein 30-minütiger geteilter Helikopterflug ab Port Douglas: Four Mile Beach, die Low Isles und Batt Reef aus der Luft. Ab 487 A$.
Gran Barrera de Coral (Port Douglas): Helicóptero de 30 minutos
Desde 487 A$ por persona
Un helicóptero compartido de 30 minutos desde Port Douglas: Four Mile Beach, las Low Isles y Batt Reef desde el aire. Desde 487 A$.
Stora barriärrevet – upplev en 30-minuters helikoptertur (Port Douglas)
Från 487 AUD per person
En 30-minuters delad helikoptertur från Port Douglas: Four Mile Beach, Low Isles och Batt Reef från luften. Från 487 AUD.
60-Minute Reef & Rainforest (Cairns)
From A$965 per person
A 60-minute shared helicopter from Cairns: reef, Barron Gorge and Kuranda, then Lamb Range and Lake Morris. From A$965.
Cairns: 60-minütiges Riff- & Regenwald-Erlebnis
Ab A$965 pro Person
Ein 60-minütiger geteilter Helikopterflug von Cairns: Riff, Barron Gorge und Kuranda, dann Lamb Range und Lake Morris. Ab A$965.
Cairns: Arrecife & Selva Tropical de 60 minutos
Desde A$965 por persona
Un helicóptero compartido de 60 minutos desde Cairns: arrecife, Barron Gorge y Kuranda, luego Lamb Range y Lake Morris. Desde A$965.
Cairns – upplev rev och regnskog från helikoptern på 60 minuter
Från A$965 per person
En 60-minuters delad helikoptertur från Cairns: revet, Barron Gorge och Kuranda, sedan Lamb Range och Lake Morris. Från A$965.
What you'll see from the air
FAQ
How far in advance should I book a Great Barrier Reef helicopter tour?
Shared scenic seats and weather slots sell. Book ahead. Cairns: Pier Heliport, 2 Pier Point Road; check in 45 minutes before (closes 30 minutes before). Port Douglas: Sheraton Grand Mirage, Port Douglas Road; check in 30 minutes before. Live dates are shown when you book. A minimum number of passengers is required; if the flight cannot go, you are offered another option or a refund as shown when you book.
Can children go on a Great Barrier Reef helicopter tour?
Infants under 3 may travel free on a paying adult’s lap — routinely one infant per flight, with a company infant belt. From 3 years they need their own paid seat. Children 3–13 fly with an adult. Pregnant passengers fly at their own discretion; the operator asks you to consult a doctor. Check the tour page, or email hello@flyovertheworld.com.
What is the cancellation policy for Great Barrier Reef helicopter tours?
Cancellation follows the policy shown when you book — currently free cancellation up to 24 hours before on some tickets and up to 2 days on others. No-shows and missed check-in are charged in full. If the operator cancels for weather, you are rescheduled or refunded as shown when you book.
What is the weight limit for a helicopter tour in Great Barrier Reef?
Give accurate dressed weights when you book. You are weighed at check-in. Variances over 10% may incur a fee. Maximum single-seat payload 130 kg; over that, an extra seat at 50% of the ticket price is payable to the operator on the day. Window seats are assigned for weight and balance, not chosen. Email hello@flyovertheworld.com if you have questions.
What if my Great Barrier Reef helicopter tour is cancelled because of weather?
If weather prevents the flight, you are offered another time or a refund as shown when you book.
Where do Great Barrier Reef helicopter tours depart from?
Nautilus Aviation scenic flights on this hub leave from two places. Cairns: Pier Heliport, 2 Pier Point Road, Cairns City QLD 4870 — check in 45 minutes before; check-in closes 30 minutes before. Bookings of 7+ passengers (two helicopters) may depart Hangar 7, Bush Pilots Avenue, Aeroglen; follow your confirmation. Port Douglas: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas Road — lobby shop or the helipad across the highway, as the team advises; check in 30 minutes before. Hotel pickup is not included on these scenic tickets; make your own way. These four flights are air-only. They do not land on a sand cay.
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