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(250)
Magnificent experience that was worth the cost! Very competent and reassuring staff Everyone loved it
Spectacular!! Really definitely worth it! We were lucky enough to only be two with the pilot Ben. Ben was great, professional and very friendly!
Great your a must have while In Cairns, our Pilot was great orator ! Enjoyed throughly highly recommended !
A truly spectacular experience to discover the Great Barrier Reef seen from above. The colors are impressive. The experience is very personalized because the plane has 8 seats. The pilots' explanations are well adapted. In short, an experience to absolutely live!
Seeing the reef from above was amazing. We had snorkeled the day before, and getting this broader perspective, as well as an education about the reef from our pilot Ben, was awesome. We felt safe the whole trip and yes, I’d recommend it!
Terrible company to deal with. I had to cancel and they advised refund would be in my account within 7 days. It took over 30 days, and many phone calls and emails, and it appears to be a foreign contact. I believe they would not have refunded my money had I not been so persistent, and every time I contacted them there was a completely different excuse as to why there was a delay. Avoid at all cost, as there are better and more ethical operators offereing the same services.
Impressive to see from the air. Not too long and not too short. Everyone had a window seat.
Best seat is next to pilot. The next 2 best seats are row 2 behind the pilot and adjacent seat. The worst 2 seats are row 3 where I was sitting. As nearlly every photo I took unfortunately had the wing, wing strut, plane tyre or tail fin in it. It was a cloudy overcast day and we still enjoyed our flight over the great barrier reef. Imagine on a clear beautiful day... it would be amazing!!!!
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).
