Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper


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From $124.21

54 arvostelut   (4.85)

Hintatiedot: Per henkilö

Kesto: 40 minutes

: Cairns, Cairns

: Mobile or paper ticket accepted



See the best of the Great Barrier Reef on this 40-minute scenic flight in our high wing aircraft. You'll see Cairns, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove.  After exploring the Reef you’ll head back toward the mainland, with views of the North Queensland coastline. With window seats guaranteed, take in the stunning views as your professional pilot provides you with expert commentary along the way. Your flight also includes free transfer courtesy bus from your Cairns centrally located accommodation.


40-minute high wing aircraft scenic flight

Guaranteed window seats

Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Cairns city centre area

In-flight commentary

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Cairns city center area (eg, Palmcove, Yorkeys Knob)


  • INFANT: : 0 - 2
  • ADULT: : 3 - 99

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

GSL Aviation
Starting point

‱ Admission Ticket Free

Great Barrier Reef
Bird's eye view of Great Barrier Reef

‱ Admission Ticket Free

Green Island
Aerial views of Green Island

‱ Admission Ticket Free


Arvostelut

Best Scenic Flight!
bonnieturner026, 24-11-2022
If you have limited time in Cairns (or would like to treat yourself) this scenic flight is a must! The captain was so friendly and accommodating. He knew I liked flying and made it extra special by allowing me to sit in the front in the "co-pilot" seat and listen to the traffic control! The view of the Great Barrier Reef is spectacular and gives it a whole different perspective from seeing it above. Highly recommend!
Spectacular views
Arjun_S, 01-11-2022
We were picked up at a central Cairns location and made our way to the airport. Brad was courteous and efficient. The flight took off on time and we were provided great commentary of the reefs. The views are great and the time of 40 mins adequate.

100% recommend. Extra credit to Brad for being a super nice human.
A must in cairns!
Yeww896, 30-10-2022
100% recommend doing this! Once in a lifetime experience! Our pilot was very informed, friendly and gave us amazing information about the reef! Amazing views of the reef absolutely incredible!
Highlight of Cairns trip
scottpB2987OP, 16-10-2022
Great way to see the reef from a different perspective..very enjoyable and everyone gets a window view. The pilot took the time to pass in each direction so you get a close up of highlights
Cairns best scenic flight!
bobbirhodes, 05-09-2022
One of the best things I’ve ever done in Cairns! If you only have half a day and this is available, do it!!
40 minute flight over the Great Barrier Reef, commentary throughout and a guaranteed window seat! From the pick up at the hotel, to the drop off at the end, it was excellent customer service from the get go!
Thank you to the pilot Brad and all the GSL team. This was truly an unforgettable experience!
10/10 would recommend!!