Cairns Outer Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

Look down on the Great Barrier Reef
from the skies above Cairns

Board a fixed-wing aircraft in Cairns and take in up to 140 km of the outer barrier reef along with numerous islands, coral reefs and sand cays from above. Depending on your option, enjoy a 30-minute Highlights flight or a 40-minute Signature flight.

Fly over Green Island and Arlington Reef

The reef flight begins within 10 minutes of take-off. Fly over Green Island, Oyster Reef, Vlasoff Cay, Upolu Reef, Pixie Reef and Arlington Reef and capture great photos along the way.

Enjoy pilot commentary from your window seat

Relax in the air-conditioned cabin, where every passenger has a window seat with large windows to admire the greens and blues of the reef. Listen to the pilot's commentary (in English) on the scenery below through your headset.

Spot marine life from the air

Keep an eye out for manta rays, turtles, dugongs and sharks, and humpback whales may appear from July to August. After the flight, you return straight to Cairns.

※ Wildlife such as turtles and whales live in the wild, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
※ Flights may be cancelled depending on weather conditions. If cancelled due to bad weather, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.