Cairns Outer Reef Odyssey Scenic Helicopter Flight

Depart from the Cairns Airport helipad
toward the Outer Reef

Your flight departs from the Zoom Helicopters helipad in the Cairns Airport precinct. Flights run in small groups of up to 6 people, and you will wear a noise-canceling headset while listening to English commentary from your local pilot/guide. Complimentary water and soft drinks are provided.

Fly past Green Island to Arlington Reef

The 40-minute flight covers all the highlights of the 30-minute flight while extending the route further east. Fly past Green Island to the outer edge of Arlington Reef, one of the largest reefs in the northern Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

You then cross the reef edge toward the edge of the Australian continental shelf, where the water is crystal clear and the seabed drops to more than 305 m deep.

Look down on Vlasoff Cay and the outer reef

Continuing past the sandy Vlasoff Cay to the northern outer reef, admire the colors and textures of the coral and the clear blue water below. You can also look for reef wildlife, and it is a great chance for photos.

※ Wildlife lives in the wild, so sightings are not guaranteed.