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 Fusion 45 Minute Flight

from A$659
45 mins
Cairns
All Ages (0+)
Free Cancellation (48 hours prior)

See the reef and the rainforest in one 45 minute Zoom Helicopters flight from Cairns Airport. Fly over Green Island, Arlington Reef and Vlasoff Cay, then cross the Great Dividing Range to Kuranda, Barron Gorge and Stoney Creek Falls with live commentary from your pilot guide. 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 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

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Included in this tour.

  • 45 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.

On the reef leg you'll see Green Island, West and East Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Cay and Upolu Reef, plus Oyster Reef and Double Island. The flight then crosses the Great Dividing Range to Kuranda, Barron Gorge and Falls, and Stoney Creek Falls.

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.

Yes. If you'd like more time in the air, the Reef and Rainforest Duo 60 minute scenic flight gives you an extra 15 minutes.

More about this tour.

Cairns is one of the few places on earth where two World Heritage areas sit side by side, and this 45 minute Zoom Helicopters flight shows you both without wasting a minute. You head out over Green Island to West and East Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Cay and Upolu Reef, then track back along the coast past Oyster Reef and Double Island before climbing over the Great Dividing Range.The second half belongs to the rainforest. You fly above the village of Kuranda, down the line of Barron Gorge and Barron Falls, and finish with a sweep past Stoney Creek Falls on the way home. Over roughly 120 km and altitudes from 500 to 3,000 feet, your pilot guide fills in the story of the reef, the range and the forest below.If the reef is your main focus, the Outer Reef Odyssey 40 minute flight spends longer out at the continental shelf. Still weighing up your days? Our guide to Cairns reef and rainforest tours lays out the options.Flights leave from the General Aviation precinct at Cairns Airport with a minimum of two passengers. Choose 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.