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The Reef Spectacular, Cairns

1 hour
from $745 Quantity
  • An orange helicopter flies over a turquoise ocean with coral reefs and shallow waters visible below, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Aerial view of a small sandy island surrounded by turquoise and deep blue ocean waters with scattered coral reefs.
  • A group of dolphins swims together near the surface of clear, turquoise water, casting shadows below them.
  • Aerial view of a coral reef in clear turquoise ocean water, showing shallow and deep areas with visible patches of coral formations.
  • Aerial view of four humpback whales swimming together in clear blue ocean water, with white patterns visible on their bodies.
  • An orange and white Zoom Helicopters chopper flies over clear blue water and coral reefs.
  • An orange helicopter flies over a turquoise ocean with coral reefs and shallow waters visible below, under a partly cloudy sky.
  • Aerial view of a small sandy island surrounded by turquoise and deep blue ocean waters with scattered coral reefs.
  • A group of dolphins swims together near the surface of clear, turquoise water, casting shadows below them.
  • Aerial view of a coral reef in clear turquoise ocean water, showing shallow and deep areas with visible patches of coral formations.
  • Aerial view of four humpback whales swimming together in clear blue ocean water, with white patterns visible on their bodies.
  • An orange and white Zoom Helicopters chopper flies over clear blue water and coral reefs.

The Reef Spectacular does exactly what the title says - provides you with one hour of total reef paradise! We leave no stone (or coral) unturned as we explore two vast clusters of reefs.

Minimum - 2 passengers

The Reef Specialists. A motto
we’re very proud of and this hour-long extended reef tour clearly shows why. We
tailor each flight over the vast Outer Reef archipelago. Flying south of Cairns
peninsula past Fitzroy Island we explore Sudbury, Elford and Moore Reefs then
track north to massive Arlington Reef and world famous Vlasoff Cay. This really
is the ultimate reef experience.

Rays, turtles and sharks are commonly seen on these flights as well and your knowledgeable pilot will provide fascinating commentary throughout the flight.

What to bring:

Sunglasses
& sunscreen.
Camera, small soft bags only.
Personal items should
not exceed 10 kg.
Weight restrictions apply - please follow the booking
form.

Start: 21 Bush Pilots Avenue, General Aviation, Cairns Airport
from $745 Quantity
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