Great Barrier Reef 40 Minute Scenic Flight from Cairns - Reef Hopper
Description
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. Bus tranfers are subject to availability, and GSL will advise you if this service is not available
Tour Options
Itinerary
Starting point
Bird's eye view of Great Barrier Reef
Aerial views of Green Island
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that the time listed on your Viator confirmation is the departure time, NOT the pick-up time. The actual pick-up time may vary depending on your location. Bus transfers are subject to availability, and GSL will advise you if this service is not available The pickup from your hotel typically begins 45 minutes prior to the tour flight departure. Please make sure to be ready by then. To confirm your specific pick-up time or location, please contact GSL Aviation Cairns a day prior to your tour.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Individual weight restriction 125 KG
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issue, passenger must be able to get in and out of the plane without assistance
Reviews(242)
The flight was magnificent & the views of the reefs were spectacular
Ben was a cocky but skilled pilot. We really enjoyed being able to see the entire reef area. He knew the history of the area & could identify wildlife from the sir (manta ray).
We had the best view on a sunny and cloudy free day. Our pilot Ben was super friendly and informative. Definitely worth the time and money. Morning flights are the best.
Thanks Ben, it was a great flight. We really enjoyed the experience, a calm day and such amazing views.
From booking the operator kept us informed at all stages. Pick up on time. Flight was smooth, pilot gave us lots of information & made sure both sides had a good view of the reefs. No complaints, everything ran smoothly.
Absolutely fantastic tour, the sun was out and the reef and Green Island shone in all their glory. Highly recommend, even as a Cairns local it gave a completely different perspective. The commentary was an excellent mix of facts and personal experiences ~ thoroughly enjoyed and have gone on to recommend to family and friends.
This was a fantastic flight over the Reef and our pilot was very informative.
40 mins is definitely long enough for this experience. You get views on both sides of the plane so it doesn’t matter where you sit. I sat up front with the pilot! GSL called me at 10AM letting me know that my 11:30 booking is pushed to 1:30 due to plane delays. I had a flight out at 4:30, but they said I could bring my luggage and I’d have enough time to get to the airport and make my flight. So glad I did! It was quite windy today so the flight was a bit bumpy but nothing worse than mild turbulence you’d get on a regular flight even with the small plane. Highly recommend!
Amazing. Great flight. Smooth. This view is a game changer. Undiscribable how beautiful the reef is from above. GSL Aviation did a great job. Pilot was awesome, calm during all parts & very informative. Somewhat had to understand over the headset but most pilots are anyway. No one should skip this flight. 40mins is a good flight time for photos. Both sides of the plane got photo ops & amazing views out & back.
Very organised and great value. Smooth flight and fantastic way to get a perspective how big the reef is
