Scenic Flights.

Scenic Flights across Australia, handpicked from local operators, book directly.

Scenic Flight Description: A breathtaking aerial view of turquoise water with scattered coral reefs, including a central heart-shaped formation, in a shallow tropical sea, showcasing the vibrant marine life and beauty of the island below.

Reef and Island Scenic Flight

1 hour 10 mins
All Ages (0+)
starts at A$319
  • Priced by the seat, ideal for solo travellers and couples
  • Hill Inlet's swirling sands from above
  • Heart Reef and the outer Great Barrier Reef
  • Conway National Park and Airlie Beach on the way out
  • Regular departures through the day
A yellow helicopter flies over a small sandy beach with turquoise water and dense green trees, offering a stunning view of the rainforest from above.

Reef Rainforest Fusion 45 Minute Flight

45 mins
All Ages (0+)
starts at A$659
  • Reef and rainforest in a single flight
  • Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Cay and Upolu Reef
  • Oyster Reef and Double Island along the coast
  • Kuranda village and Barron Gorge from above
  • A final pass over Stoney Creek Falls
  • Around 120 km at altitudes from 500 to 3,000 feet
A yellow and white helicopter with Zoom branding flies over the lush green landscape and cascading waterfall of Barron Gorge.

Barron Gorge & Falls Scenic Flight

20 mins
All Ages (0+)
starts at A$344
  • 20 minute scenic helicopter flight over Barron Gorge and Falls
  • Sweeping views of Cairns City, the Coral Sea, and lush rainforests
  • Fly over the famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda village
  • Soar above the Atherton Tablelands and Great Dividing Range
An orange and white helicopter takes a scenic flight over a marina with yachts moored, leaving wakes in the water. A coastal city and mountains are visible in the background.

Zoom Around Cairns 10 Minute Scenic Flight

10 mins
All Ages (0+)
starts at A$189
  • Experience a thrilling 10-minute helicopter ride over Cairns
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Marlin Marina, Trinity Inlet, and Admiralty Island
  • Marvel at the Rainforest slopes of the Great Dividing Range
  • Ideal way to see the city from a unique perspective
An orange and white helicopter flies above a lush, forested mountain with rocky slopes and distant water bodies visible in the background, capturing the breathtaking views offered by a Cairns Scenic Flight.

Beyond the Range 30 Minute Scenic Flight Cairns

30 mins
All Ages (0+)
starts at A$464
  • A bird's eye view of rainforest few visitors ever see
  • Waterfalls and gorges tucked into the Great Dividing Range
  • Circle high above the Barron Falls
  • Coastal views over Double Island and Palm Cove on the way home
Four colourful hot air balloons float in a clear blue sky above Cairns, with part of a tree visible in the upper left corner of the image—capturing the breathtaking experience of a Hot Air Balloon Ride before relaxing with a 3 Course Lunch.
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Cairns Classic Hot Air Balloon Flight

5 hours
All Ages (3+)
starts at A$495
  • Watch the balloon inflate in the paddock at first light
  • Float over Tablelands farmland and rainforest fringed ranges at sunrise
  • A fresh launch site each morning, chosen to suit the wind
  • Lend a hand packing the balloon away after landing
  • Back in Cairns by mid morning with the day still free
An orange helicopter embarks on a 40-minute scenic flight over a clear blue ocean, with coral reefs and outer reef atolls visible beneath scattered clouds.

The Reef Spectacular 60 Minute Scenic Flight Cairns

1 hour
All Ages (0+)
starts at A$879
  • A full hour over the reef
  • Fitzroy Island and Moore Reef from above
  • Sudbury and Elford Reefs
  • Arlington Reef and Vlasoff Cay
  • Time to spot marine life from the air
An orange helicopter embarks on a 40-minute scenic flight over a clear blue ocean, with coral reefs and outer reef atolls visible beneath scattered clouds.
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Outer Reef Odyssey 40 Minute Scenic Flight

40 mins
All Ages (0+)
starts at A$584
  • Fly to the outer edge of Arlington Reef and the continental shelf
  • Green Island, Vlasoff Cay and Upolu Reef from above
  • Around 100 km of reef in a single flight
  • Altitudes from 500 to 2,500 feet for close and wide views
  • Big sky reef photography from a helicopter
An orange helicopter flies over turquoise blue waters with coral reefs, several boats, and a small island covered in greenery on this breathtaking 30 minute Cairns scenic flight—an unforgettable Inner Reef Explorer experience.

Inner Reef Explorer Cairns 30 Minute Scenic Flight

30 mins
All Ages (0+)
starts at A$464
  • Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Cay and Upolu Cay from above
  • World War Two defences at False Cape
  • Cairns city and Trinity Inlet on the way out
  • Around 75 km of coast and reef in half an hour
  • Low altitudes of 500 to 1,000 feet for close reef views
A yellow helicopter flies over a small sandy beach with turquoise water and dense green trees, offering a stunning view of the rainforest from above.

Reef Rainforest Duo – 60 Minute Scenic Flight

1 hour
All Ages (0+)
starts at A$879
  • Reef, coast, range and rainforest in one hour
  • Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Sand Cay and Upolu Cay
  • Palm Cove and Double Island along the northern beaches
  • Kuranda, Barron Falls, Crystal Cascades and Lake Morris
  • Landing at Vlasoff Sand Cay on request, conditions permitting
A small, lush green island is surrounded by vibrant turquoise waters and coral reefs, with deep blue ocean in the foreground and lighter blue tones extending to the horizon. | Aussie Loop

Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight

40 mins
All Ages (0+)
starts at A$239
  • Up to 140 kilometres of outer reef in one flight
  • Green Island and Vlasoff Cay from above
  • Watch for manta rays, turtles, dugong and sharks
  • Whales on the move at certain times of year
  • Back on the ground in under an hour

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