21 Bush Pilot Avenue
8am till 5pm
30 Minutes
This 30-minute flight departs the Cairns airport and tracks out from the mainland with views of the city of Cairns and Trinity inlet, passing False Cape where you can see the remnants of WWII defences still in place, Mt Yarrabah, Mission Bay and Cape Grafton.
From there we strike out to the inner edge of the Reef and Green Island, a 6,000 year-old coral sand island that boasts its own native rainforest eco-system.
Tracking to the north, we explore the western side of Arlington Reef, home to a diverse range of marine creatures – turtles, sharks and manta rays. Continuing north we’ll circle Vlasoff Cay a tiny sand island in the middle of the reef that reduces to only a few hundred square metres in size at high tide.
From Vlasoff Cay we head west, over Upolu Cay and back to Cairns taking in fantastic views of the North Queensland coastline framed by the lush rainforest covered eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range.
Minimum of 2 passengers – call us to book if booking for 1 person!
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21, Bush Pilots Avenue, Aeroglen, QLD 4870
9:00am till 4:00pm
30 Minute Flight
Subject to availability
The Helicopter flys over the Great Barrier Reef and will show off the beautiful Green Island. This flight is a perfect opportunity to experience the Great Barrier reef when you have limited time.
You will meet zoom helicopter at Zoom Helicopters, Building 21, Bush Pilots Avenue, Aeroglen, QLD 4870. This is at the Cairns Airport. They ask you to arrive at laest 30 minutes before the flight is due to take off.
We recommend giving as much time as possible to book in your flight to make sure it is available, however when we can we can book day of or day before if you give us a call.
Earlier in the day the winds tend to be softer, therefore it is recommended by the pilots that for the most comfortable journey you book in an earlier flight.
There are many reasons you should book a scenic flight helicopter, helicopters are able to hover and stay above certain locations to further enchance your viewing experiences. Booking a helicopter also tends to have multiple different flight options as they can reach areas that planes can’t. For more iterations of the helicopter flight check out our website.
Zoom helicopters is Cairns top rated helicopter scenic flight and for good reason. From the wide variety of options to their fair and reasonable pricings Zoom helicopters have a reputation for being easy to work with and provide excellent customer service.
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Ester ZanattaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Shout out to Max for his guidance! He listened to my requirements and helped me figure out what I really wanted, and he explained the options in depth. With his help, I was able to have a fun day combining a flight over the reef with an excursion to Fitzroy island. All bookings went smooth. Great service!Posted on Google![]()
Harry SinghTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Big thank you to Elyra and Liz for helping booking us reef experience. Great team and efforts. Highly recommend them for any bookings.Posted on Google![]()
Rachel CampionTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Huge thanks to Niamh, she was absolutely great from start to finish—so helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with. A great team that made organizing our trip completely hassle-free. Couldn't recommend them enough!Posted on Google![]()
Conall DurkinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
I had the most amazing time in Cairns. So many fabulous tours. Special shoutout to Niamh! If you need a tour booked in the Cairns area, I highly recommend her, so friendly and organised! Thanks NiamhPosted on Google![]()
Elizabeth AndrewsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Traveled to Cairns and took a day trip to Palm Cove where Charlotte helped create the best experience! I highly recommend working with her for any travel or vacation services.Posted on Google![]()
varun raviTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
So happy with the service and help I received from these guys, huge shout out to Tony ( absolute legend ) for helping me with all my questions and two bookings- fishing charter and 2 intro dives + snorkel with Divers den. I did a whale watching tour in Sydney, and then came here and while heading to the reef for the dive, we got to see a humpback whale breach the water at least a dozen times ! The first breach from this whale in cairns, would have beaten the whole tour in Sydney and it was an entire seperate experience as well (dive). Absolutely 1000% recommend these guys and any of their recommendations and advice when planning your trip and activities in cairns.Posted on Google![]()
Jessica BaarkTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Elizabeth helped us to find our perfect tour package and sorted it out for us with a lot of patience! Thanks for that! 💖Posted on Google![]()
Ana Maria BedoyaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had a wonderful experience. Niamh was incredibly kind and took the time to carefully prepare our trips to Green Island and the Kuranda Rainforest, including the train journey from the Shangri-La Hotel. Everything was seamless. highly recommend!Posted on Google![]()
Paula GutierrezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Kirk is an excellent salesman; he gave us the best tours, was very kind and a very good person, he is the best salesman we have ever had, and his agency is efficient.Posted on Google![]()
Hobbe Nick Sarmiento DavilaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Kirk is the best guy we have found in cairns. He is amazing, he gave us an incredible service with a fantastic vibe. He explained everything about the trips in a great way. I really recommend him and this place.