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
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (48 hours 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.

  • A yellow and white helicopter with Zoom branding flies over the lush green landscape and cascading waterfall of Barron Gorge.
  • A colourful train travels through dense green forest and rocky terrain, curving along a hillside track near Barron Gorge.
  • View from inside a helicopter cockpit showing various instrument gauges and controls, with a landscape of trees and the grassy fields near Barron Gorge visible through the windscreen.
  • Aerial view of a small town with red-roofed buildings, dense green trees, and a river with a bridge crossing through the landscape, reminiscent of the lush scenery found near Barron Gorge.
  • Two people wearing sunglasses and headsets are seated inside a helicopter flying over Barron Gorge. One is making a peace sign while both are smiling at the camera as sunlight enters from above.
  • A yellow helicopter flies above the lush green expanse of Barron Gorge, with a coastal town and the sea visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
  • A yellow and white helicopter with Zoom branding flies over the lush green landscape and cascading waterfall of Barron Gorge.
  • A colourful train travels through dense green forest and rocky terrain, curving along a hillside track near Barron Gorge.
  • View from inside a helicopter cockpit showing various instrument gauges and controls, with a landscape of trees and the grassy fields near Barron Gorge visible through the windscreen.
  • Aerial view of a small town with red-roofed buildings, dense green trees, and a river with a bridge crossing through the landscape, reminiscent of the lush scenery found near Barron Gorge.
  • Two people wearing sunglasses and headsets are seated inside a helicopter flying over Barron Gorge. One is making a peace sign while both are smiling at the camera as sunlight enters from above.
  • A yellow helicopter flies above the lush green expanse of Barron Gorge, with a coastal town and the sea visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

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

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Included in this tour.

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

Commonly asked questions.

Flights leave from Zoom Helicopters at 21 Bush Pilots Avenue in the General Aviation precinct of Cairns Airport. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before departure for check in and your safety briefing. Our guide to getting around Cairns without a car covers how to get there.

The 20 minute route covers the Cairns CBD, Lumley Hill, Redlynch, Stoney Creek Falls, Barron Gorge and Barron Falls, and the village of Kuranda, at around 2,500 feet.

If weather forces a flight to be cancelled, you'll be offered another time or date. If none of the alternatives suit, you'll receive a full refund.

Cancel 48 hours or more before your flight for a full refund. Cancellations made 24 to 48 hours before receive a 50% refund, and cancellations within 24 hours or no shows are not refunded.

Children under 2 fly free on a parent's lap with a restraint provided, and only one infant can travel per aircraft. From age 2, children need their own seat at the full ticket price, and children aged 2 to 13 must fly with an adult.

Yes. The maximum weight for a single seat is 130 kg, and accurate weights are needed at booking because seating is based on aircraft balance. Our helicopter weight limits guide explains how it works.

Expectant mothers are welcome to fly at their own discretion. It's worth checking with your doctor first, as seatbelts must be worn for the whole flight.

Bring a camera, sunglasses and sunscreen. Luggage is limited to one small soft bag per person with personal items under 10 kg, and extra bags can be stored at the Zoom Helicopters office while you fly.

Let the team know at booking if you need special assistance, as additional seating rules apply. Staff aren't able to lift passengers into the aircraft, and full size prams can't be carried.

Yes. The Kuranda Scenic Rail and Skyrail tour passes the falls by train and cableway, so you see them from the ground and the canopy.

More about this tour.

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.

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.