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Reef Rainforest Fusion – 45 Minute Reef and Rainforest Flight
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1 Hours 10 Minutes
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Offered in: English
Overview
This tour combines the best elements of the reef and rainforest. Starting with the reef we fly to Green Island and then explore the local reefs, including the beautiful Vlasoff Sand Cay. We then track to Palm Cove and climb up to 2,500 feet as we glide over the Great Dividing Range on our way to Kuranda - the village in the rainforest. We then track down the Barron Gorge, home of the immense Barron Falls, before tracking back to Cairns Airport with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area.
What's Included
- Complimentary refreshments are availabile for all customers.
- Complimentary refreshments are availabile for all customers.
- In-flight video is available for purchase at the end of the flight.
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Turn off the Captain Cook Highway into the General Aviation entrance to Cairns Airport, turn right and you will find us opposite the Aviation Skills Centre on the left hand side of Bush Pilots Avenue.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Green Island
Green Island is a 6000 year old Coral Cay Island that is very popular for day visits with frequent ferry services to and from the island. There are numerous activities on the island, such as snorkel tours, diving, glass bottom and semi-submersible boat tours. It is a 45-minute ferry ride from Cairns and is a popular tourism destination.
• Admission Ticket Free
Vlasoff sand cay is a tropical sand island located on Vlasoff Reef. It is unvegetated, and acts as a natural resting place for a range of sea birds.
• Admission Ticket Free
Great Barrier Reef
This flight includes stunning views of Arlington Reef, Vlassof Reef and Upolo Reef. These reefs are just a few of the 2900 individually named reefs that comprice the Great Barrier Reef.
• Admission Ticket Free
Palm Cove
Palm Cove is a popular tourist destination with a bubbling esplanade packed with restaurants, cafes, hotels and shops. It's a great place to visit and looks fantastic from the air. Palm Cove is the last suburb within the Cairns locality.
• Admission Ticket Free
Barron Falls
The Barron Falls is a 900m multi-stage waterfall. During the wet season most of the rock formations are hidden by the raging white water. During the dry season the underlying cliff is exposed showing incredible detail of this ancient formation.
• Admission Ticket Free
Kuranda, sometimes called the "village in the rainforest" is a popular destination for tourists and an easy day trip activitiy. It is filled with markets, cafes and eateries, as well as numerous tourist attactions.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Zoom Helicopters
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- 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.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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