A yellow and white helicopter with Zoom branding flies over the lush green landscape and cascading waterfall of Barron Gorge.
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Barron Gorge & Falls Scenic Flight

from A$344
20 mins
Cairns Airport
All ages (minimum 2 Pax)
Free cancellation (48hr prior)
Minimum of 2 passengers required. Maximum single-seat weight limit is 130kg; weight restrictions apply as per the booking form. Flights depart from Cairns Airport General Aviation (no hotel pickup).

Get a premium 20 minute scenic helicopter flight over Barron Gorge and Falls in Cairns. Soar above World Heritage rainforest, Kuranda village, Barron Falls, and the iconic Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, with views from the Great Dividing Range to the Coral Sea.

Quick read before you book.

  • 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

What’s included

  • 20 minute helicopter scenic flight
  • Expert commentary from your local pilot

Commonly asked questions.

It's a 20-minute scenic helicopter flight. You'll track up the Barron Gorge to the 850-foot Barron Falls, fly over the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and Kuranda village, then return over the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range with panoramic views of Cairns city and out to the Coral Sea.

The flight is A$344 per person, with a fuel surcharge already included in the price. A minimum of 2 passengers per booking applies.

Flights depart from the General Aviation area at Cairns Airport, 21 Bush Pilots Avenue, Aeroglen. There are no hotel pickups, so you'll make your own way to the departure base.

Yes. The maximum single-seat weight limit is 130kg. Weight variances greater than 10% of what you declared at booking may incur additional charges or reduced luggage allowance. Only small soft bags can be carried on board.

You'll receive a 100% refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before your scheduled departure. Cancellations between 24 and 48 hours before departure qualify for a 50% refund, and cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable. If Zoom Helicopters needs to cancel your flight due to weather, you'll be offered an alternative date or time, and a full refund if that doesn't suit you.

Bring sunglasses, sunscreen and a camera to capture the views. Pack light, as only small soft bags are allowed on board.

Yes. Children under 2 fly free on a parent's lap using a company provided infant seatbelt, and children aged 2 to 13 need their own seat at full fare and must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant passengers are welcome to fly at their own discretion, though Zoom Helicopters recommends checking with your doctor first, since seatbelts must be worn for the whole flight.

Arrive at least 20 minutes before your scheduled departure at the Cairns Airport General Aviation base. You'll be given a mandatory safety briefing at check in before boarding.

Yes. Plenty of guests fly the gorge with us then spend the rest of the day exploring on the ground, like on the Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail Tour, to see the same World Heritage rainforest from both angles.

Read more? Here’s the full description.

Most people see Barron Gorge from inside a cable car or a train carriage window, looking up at the canopy. This flight flips that: twenty minutes above it all, looking down over the same World Heritage rainforest from a seat few ever get. You lift off from Cairns Airport and track straight up the Barron Gorge to the 850 foot Barron Falls, thundering through ancient rainforest below. From there you pass directly over the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway and the village of Kuranda, both looking impossibly small from up here. The return leg swings you east across the lush slopes of the Great Dividing Range, opening up panoramic views over Cairns City, the Coral Sea and the reef beyond. It puts the whole region into perspective in a way no ground tour can. This premium, curated Aussie experience packs the region's key sights, the gorge, the falls, the Skyrail, Kuranda, the ranges and the coast, into one short flight. No hotel pickup, no long day out, just twenty minutes that will change how you see this rainforest for the rest of your trip. Explore Zoom Helicopters' other flights below, check availability for the dates that suit you, and when you're ready, Book Now. This tour has multiple options:

Additional info by the operator.

Important Information:
  • Minimum of 2 passengers per booking
  • Weight restrictions apply; please follow booking form guidelines
  • Personal items must not exceed 10kg; small soft bags only
What to bring: Sunglasses, sunscreen, and a camera to capture every moment.