Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns

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…

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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Pablo_c
Jan 3, 2025
Memerable - Memorable: when the plane banks sharply, bringing you so close to the reef it feels as if you could reach out and touch its vibrant colours.
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Oswaldo617
Dec 29, 2024
Best experience ever - Amazing flight, exceptional service from the staff, they make sure that everyone on the aircraft can see the views!! All works ontime and good organization!!
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256mercurec
Dec 28, 2024
Wonderful flying experience - The helicopter was so steady it wouldn't get seasick at all! It's really beautiful to see the Great Barrier Reef from the air, the gradual blue-green and various islands, before realizing that the Great Barrier Reef has such a big piece, it's shocking!
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Navigate88564
Dec 19, 2024
Scenic flight of the reef - Friendly team and smooth experience. Got good views of the Great Barrier Reef on the scenic flight. Recommend doing this activity.
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Janet
Dec 17, 2024
Perfect from start to finish - Very well organised picked up on time and very friendly and professional. The trip was on our bucket list and did not disappoint. Would recommend this company 100%
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Vivian_h
Dec 16, 2024
Amazing flight over the reefs - It is a smooth ride. We can see the reefs from the sky clearly. This is an amazing experience, will recommend to others.
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Miluja_g
Dec 14, 2024
views were incredible,... - views were incredible, highly recommend - they showed us a safety demo and allowed us time to take photos in front of the plane
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Boardingpass244583
Dec 10, 2024
Barrier Reef Flyover - I wouldn’t normally write a review but this was a fantastic experience, very professional team, it all ran smoothly and the pilot was super enthusiastic and she clearly loved flying people over the reef ! Highly recommended don’t give a second thought to book with GSL.
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Roberto654
Nov 29, 2024
Fantastic experience - With a small Cessna over the Reef is an amazing experience. We were just 4 in the plane and you cross 40 minutes with fantastic views. Very professional staff, safe and an experience never to forget. This is a must do if you want to see the Reef on a different way.
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Jeanjean67
Dec 27, 2024
Safe but rude - Safe and very beautiful flight but only less than 40 mns and a welcome not at all warm nor pleasant. No hello , instructions given with a very cold tone .... Fortunately the coral reef is unique in the world because we enjoy these short minutes with happiness
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