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.
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Reef Rainforest Duo – 60 Minute Scenic Flight

from A$879
1 hour
Cairns
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (48 hours prior)

Spend 60 minutes over the reef and rainforest with Zoom Helicopters. Fly out to Green Island, Arlington Reef and Vlasoff Sand Cay, back along Palm Cove and Double Island, then over the Great Dividing Range to Kuranda, Barron Falls, Crystal Cascades and Lake Morris. Minimum two passengers.

  • 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.
  • A helicopter cockpit overlooks turquoise reefs and clear blue sea under a bright sky, capturing the thrill of flight above paradise.
  • Small sandy island surrounded by clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs, viewed from above during a scenic flight under a blue sky.
  • Aerial view of a tropical coastline with turquoise sea, sandy beach, dense green rainforest vegetation, and distant hills under a clear blue sky.
  • An orange helicopter is in flight above a lush green rainforest and a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
  • A waterfall cascades over rocky cliffs surrounded by dense rainforest under a cloudy sky.
  • 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.
  • A helicopter cockpit overlooks turquoise reefs and clear blue sea under a bright sky, capturing the thrill of flight above paradise.
  • Small sandy island surrounded by clear turquoise water and vibrant coral reefs, viewed from above during a scenic flight under a blue sky.
  • Aerial view of a tropical coastline with turquoise sea, sandy beach, dense green rainforest vegetation, and distant hills under a clear blue sky.
  • An orange helicopter is in flight above a lush green rainforest and a lake, with mountains and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
  • A waterfall cascades over rocky cliffs surrounded by dense rainforest under a cloudy sky.

Quick read before you book.

  • 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

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Honestly, not much. Flights can shift with the weather, but the team call ahead to rebook and keep you in the loop.

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Included in this tour.

  • 60 minute scenic helicopter flight from Cairns Airport
  • Pilot guide with live commentary throughout
  • Safety briefing at check in
  • Fuel surcharge included in the price
  • Storage for excess bags at the Zoom Helicopters office

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.

You'll fly over Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Sand Cay and Upolu Cay, the northern beaches, Palm Cove and Double Island, then Kuranda, Barron Falls, the Redlynch Valley, Crystal Cascades and Lake Morris. It covers about 180 km.

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.

A landing for photos can be requested from your pilot if conditions allow on the day. If you'd prefer a slightly shorter flight, try the Reef Rainforest Fusion 45 minute flight.

More about this tour.

An hour in the air gives you the full Cairns picture: reef, coast, range and rainforest in one loop. On the Reef Rainforest Duo with Zoom Helicopters, you fly out past Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape and Mt Yarrabah to Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Sand Cay and Upolu Cay.From the reef you track back along the northern beaches past Palm Cove and Double Island, then climb over the Great Dividing Range to Kuranda and Barron Falls before swinging through the Redlynch Valley, over Crystal Cascades and Lake Morris and home to Cairns. It's around 180 km at 500 to 3,000 feet, and if conditions allow you can ask your pilot about a landing at Vlasoff Sand Cay for photos.Shorter on time? The Reef Rainforest Fusion 45 minute flight covers the reef and Kuranda in less time. Planning a full reef and rainforest stay? Our guide to Cairns reef and rainforest tours sets out the options.Minimum two passengers. Pick your date and check availability.

Additional info.

Minimum 2 passengers.Please arrive at least 20 minutes before your flight for check in and a safety briefing at 21 Bush Pilots Avenue, General Aviation, Cairns Airport.Accurate passenger weights are required at booking. The maximum weight for a single seat is 130 kg, and seats are allocated by the pilot based on aircraft balance.What to bring:
  • Sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Camera
  • One small soft bag per person, with personal items under 10 kg
Children aged 2 and over need their own seat. Full size prams can't be carried on board.