Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns
4.8
90 Ratings
Cairns City

Discover the Great Barrier Reef from above on a 40-minute scenic flight. Enjoy breathtaking views and expert commentary. Book your aerial adventure now.

Duration: 40 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • GSL Aviation - Starting point
  • Great Barrier Reef - Bird’s eye view of Great Barrier Reef
  • Green Island - Aerial views of Green Island
What's Included
  • Guaranteed window seats
  • In-flight commentary
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Cairns city centre area
  • 40-minute high wing aircraft scenic flight
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Cairns city center area (eg, Palmcove, Yorkeys Knob)
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a 40-minute scenic flight over the magnificent Great Barrier Reef in our top-wing plane. Enjoy sights of Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island, and Palm Cove. Once you’ve experienced the beauty of the Reef, you’ll journey back to the mainland, catching glimpses of the North Queensland shoreline. Comfortable window…

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Location
GSL Aviation - Cairns
Royal Flying Doctor Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Eloisa_c
Oct 30, 2024
Under the sea - Awesome time at the GBR - the staff was very helpful & accommodating to those of us prone to motion sickness, they worked hard to make sure we had a great experience and they succeeded! It was an adventure of a lifetime!
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Luke_k
Oct 21, 2024
Once a lifetime experience - Such an awesome experience with colours of the Reef that can’t be described in words. Our pilot was such a lovely genuine lady. The head sets in both planes require attention as they were hot and miss. Great experience that the kids loved too
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Biaguimas
Oct 15, 2024
Amazing view! - Well organized tour, all have views with their window, very attentive driver and pilot. I liked it a lot, I recommend you take medicine because I've already done several Flights, but in this specific I had quite badly. ;)
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Jingjing_s
Oct 3, 2024
Good - Good. But remember don’t arrive too early, because they don’t have terminal. However, the pick-up service is really useful, every staff is friendly. The captain give directions on taking photos during the fly time, follow it that you can find a small « heart reef », which is a surprise for me.
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Sonnyandkelley
Sep 14, 2024
Memory of a lifetime! - Max our host & Carola our pilot were phenomenal. Max greeted us at the cruise ship terminal in an air conditioned van to escort us to the airport. We attended a safety briefing then met our pilot Carola, then off to the Great Barrier Reef! The small plane held 5 passengers & the pilot. We had ear buds so the pilot could explain about everything we saw, she made circles around important landmarks so everyone would have the opportunity to see & photograph, You will never regret seeing one of the 7 Wonders of the World if you ever have the chance-with Carola! Thank you again for an incredible day!
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Michael_w
Sep 6, 2024
Do not miss this! - Unbelievable views. Don’t let the high winds scare you. I’ve experienced far greater turbulence in wide body commercial jets. Just a little shaking going out near the mountains and coming back in. Well worth the price
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Tamonino
Mar 28, 2024
The flight over the Great Barrier Reef, unforgettable! - Flying over the Great Barrier Reef is an experience not to be missed if you can afford it. The view is breathtaking. The flight lasted a good half hour in a small plane, the weather was splendid and we made the most of it. The pilot was very friendly and enthusiastic. A wonderful morning
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Q2173ucsharonh
Mar 12, 2024
Fabulous views of the Barrier Reef - It was a fabulous trip, and the scenery was amazing. Well organised and would definitely do again! Thank you GSL Aviation!
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Y7589ehjerryh
Jan 15, 2024
Amazing sights - This is such a great tour. The hotel pick up was easy and the flight was incredible. I highly recommend it.
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Tracy_m
Nov 25, 2023
Highly recommended - Great trip , well organised , Troy the pilot was very knowledgeable Highly recommended Safety was explained prior to flight with great detail
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).