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This is a 30-minute scenic helicopter flight over the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns. Fly over Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Cay and Upolu Sand Cay and look down on the blue and green hues of the clear coral sea and its thriving coral gardens. From the air you may spot large marine life such as sea turtles, sharks and manta rays, and from July to September you may even see humpback whales. Flights run in small groups of up to 6 people.

Board your helicopter
at the Cairns wharf helipad
Check in at the wharf helipad at Marina Point in central Cairns and board your helicopter. Flights operate in small groups of up to 6 people, accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
Fly over Green Island and the reef for 30 minutes

Spend 30 minutes flying over Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Cay and Upolu Sand Cay. Take in the blue and green colors of the clear coral sea and the coral gardens below, with great photo opportunities.
Look for marine life from the sky

Large marine life is easiest to spot from above. You may see sea turtles, sharks, manta rays, dolphins and dugongs, and from July to September, humpback whales migrating from Antarctica to the warm tropical waters.
※ Wildlife lives in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.
※ Window seats are not guaranteed.
Meeting point:
Cairns Wharf Helipad (Marina Point)
Marina Point, 2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Meeting point information:
Please come to the wharf helipad at Marina Point in central Cairns. Check-in is recommended 45 minutes before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure. Late check-in is not possible.
Marina Point, 2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
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