Tours

Departing from Cairns, take a picturesque flight over four amazing reef locations, before boarding Osprey V at Hastings Reef. Your afternoon will be spent enjoying lunch and a range of underwater activities including swimming, snorkelling, semi-submersible or glass bottom boat coral viewing tours all included. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available at an additional cost. The afternoon is complete with a leisurely cruise back to Cairns with live entertainment, cheese & crackers and a tropical fruit platter.

Depart Cairns: Approx. 1.00pm / Arrive in Cairns: Approx. 5.00pm

Note: Additional charges may apply. Please see 'Tour Conditions & Additional Information' at the bottom of this page.

Departing from Cairns, you’ll fly over four stunning reef locations, before boarding the vessel Osprey V at Hastings Reef. Your afternoon will be spent enjoying lunch and a range of underwater activities such as snorkeling, semi-submersible or glass bottom boat coral viewing tour all included. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available at an additional cost. Your return flight to Cairns takes a different route featuring views of further reef locations before returning to Cairns by 4.00pm.

Depart Cairns: Approx. 1.00pm / Arrive in Cairns: Approx. 4.00pm

Note: Additional charges may apply. Please see 'Tour Conditions & Additional Information' at the bottom of this page.

Your trip begins with a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef aboard Osprey V. Here you'll spend the day exploring two spectacular reef destinations. Enjoy lunch and water activities such as swimming and snorkeling, semi-submersible or glass bottom boat coral tours all inclusive. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available at an additional cost. The day concludes with an awesome scenic flight over five reef locations before arriving back in Cairns.

Depart Cairns: 8.30am / Arrive in Cairns: Approx. 4.00pm

Note: Additional charges may apply.  Please see 'Tour Conditions & Additional Information' at the bottom of this page.

Spend the day exploring two magnificent reef destinations aboard Osprey V. Enjoy lunch and water activities such as swimming and snorkelling, semi-submersible or glass bottom boat coral tours all inclusive. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available at an additional cost. Then it’s time to view this wonderland from the air – taking in famous sites such as Hastings, Norman & Saxon Reefs, before heading back down to sea level. Your afternoon is complete with a cruise back to Cairns, where you’ll enjoy complimentary cheese & crackers and a tropical fruit platter.

Depart Cairns: 8.30am / Arrive in Cairns: Approx. 5.00pm

Note: Additional charges may apply. Please see 'Tour Conditions & Additional Information' at the bottom of this page.

Note: Intro Dive $65pp Certified Dive $65. The semi-submersible is a free inclusion and runs dependant on weather conditions. Any tour with a fly back option includes a complimentary transfer back to city accommodation.

Price:

Tour Options	Adult
Short Scenic (approx 10 min - hastings reef only)	$214pp
Long Scenic  (approx 20 min - Hastings, Norman & Saxon Reefs.	$259pp

 

Ideal for visitors, who wish to make the most of their stay in Cairns. Enjoy a scenic & historical train journey, with informative commentary through the Barron Gorge, to the famous Kuranda Village & Markets. Departing Kuranda on Skyrail, you’ll travel over 7.5km (the longest passenger cable car in the world) of pristine World Heritage listed Rainforest…suspended high above the lush tropical canopy. Transfer to our Heliport for an awesome scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to our exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef. Enjoy lunch and a range of underwater activities including snorkeling, swimming and a semi-submersible coral tour. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available. Choose between a cruise or helicopter flight back to Cairns at an additional cost.

Depart Cairns: Approx. 8.00am / Arrive in Cairns: 5pm

Price: Adult $399 / Child: $343

Note: Additional charges may apply. Please see 'Tour Conditions & Additional Information' at the bottom of this page.

Feeling adventurous? Then start the day by leaping into the sky from 11,000ft for 30 seconds of freefall and feel the rush of a tandem skydive, with views of Cairns, World Heritage Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Travel to your jump height in Australia’s fastest Skydive plane, the Cresco 750. Choose from a wide variety of video/photo/DVD options. Transfer to our Heliport for an awesome scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to our exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef. Enjoy lunch and a range of underwater activities including snorkelling and swimming. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available. Upgrade to a 14,000ft skydive for double the freefall time and 1 minute of total adrenalin!

Depart Cairns: Approx 8.00am / Arrive in Cairns: 5pm

Price: Adult $499.00

Note:  Additional charges may apply. Please see 'Tour Conditions & Additional Information' at the bottom of this page.

Ideal for visitors, who wish to make the most of their stay. The Cairns Tropical Zoo is our only Zoo in Tropical North Queensland. Enjoy a full morning zoo program, with an opportunity to cuddle a Koala (small extra cost), learn all about snakes, crocodiles, dragons, koalas and red pandas. See the fabulous Free Flight bird show and take time to feed kangaroos, see dingo’s, cassowaries, and more. The choices are endless. Transfer to our Heliport for an awesome scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to our exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef. Enjoy lunch and a range of underwater activities including snorkelling and swimming. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available. Choose between a cruise or helicopter flight back to Cairns at an additional cost.

Depart Cairns: Approx 8.00am / Arrive Cairns: 5.00pm

Price: Adult $365 / Child $289

Note: Additional charges may apply. Please see 'Tour Conditions & Additional Information' at the bottom of this page.

See Cairns from a totally new perspective as you fly over the Esplanade, Pier and Marina while enjoying the views of the city against the lush mountain backdrop of the tablelands.

Minimum 1 passenger

Price: 1-3 Passengers: $95.00 per person - 4 or more passengers: $90.00 per person

Explore ancient Rainforest covered mountainsides and valleys only minutes from the centre of Cairns. You'll view world heritage listed Rainforest, Cairns City and surrounds from the air. Only by helicopter can the scale of these ancient Rainforests and their pristine beauty be truly understood. The memory of this flight will stay with you forever.

Minimum 1 passenger.

Price: 1-3 Passengers: $190.00 per person - 4 or more passengers: $180.00 per person

Take off with views over Cairns city and head out over the Coral Sea, where the size and majesty of the Great Barrier Reef can only truly be appreciated from the air. Take in its splendor as you fly over famous sites such as Arlington Reef, Green Island and Upolu Cay. Bring your Camera for this wonderful experience.

Minimum: 2 passengers.

Prices: 1-3 passengers: $325.00 per person - 4 or more passengers: $310.00 per person.

Take in the awesome magnitude and grandeur of the Great Barrier Reef, which can only be fully appreciated from the air. See famous sites such as Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Cay and Upolu Cay before heading back to the Northern Beaches - Double Island & Palm Cove. Glide high above the lush Tropical canopy of pristine Rainforest, Kuranda the Barron Gorge, Stoney Creek Falls & Copperlode Dam before returning to Cairns.

Minimum: 2 passengers

Price: 1-3 passengers: $445.00 per person - 4 or more passengers: $415.00 per person

Put on your pilot’s cap and take advantage of this awesome opportunity to fly your own helicopter! Following a session of preliminary instruction, this 30-minute training flight gives you the opportunity to take the controls yourself under the supervision of a qualified instructor pilot from the Cairns Helicopter School. This is one of those once in a lifetime opportunities, which should definitely be on the “have to do” list!

Maximum: 1 passenger

Price: $330 per person

Imagine.... just you and your footprints on your own secluded piece of paradise in the middle of the Coral Sea, with just the sound of gentle lapping waves for company. Experience Vlasoff Cay, an isolated coral sand island, where you’ll be equipped with some of life’s little comforts - a gourmet picnic hamper complete with champagne and nibbles, snorkeling gear, beach umbrella, picnic chairs and picnic blanket. After approximately two hours in this idyllic world you’ll enjoy another scenic flight back to your life as you once knew it.

Minimum: 2 passengers

Price:

Number of Passengers	Price
2 Passengers	$499.50pp
3 Passengers	$483.00pp
4 Passengers	$399.75pp
5 Passangers	$339.80pp
6 Passangers	$299.83pp

Escape to a charming coffee plantation on the tranquil North Queensland Tablelands. Swoop over the Barron Gorge and view the lush rainforest surrounds from a completely new perspective. Soar high over the range before touching down at Jaques boutique coffee plantation. Take part in an intriguing tour of Jacques Coffee Plantation before enjoying a taste of what this home grown establishment is all about. Return to Cairns once more by helicopter.

Minimum: 2 passengers

Price:

Number of Passengers	Price
2 Passengers	$395pp
3-6 Passengers	$300pp

The Cairns Highlands is one of the undiscovered treasures of the Tropical North, and Heli Charters Australia can offer this experience to you in award winning style.  Fly by helicopter to the Skybury Coffee Plantation, a brand new $4 million attraction, which will set the mood for your program of discovery and indulgence. Following lunch and a tour of the plantation at Skybury, you are flown to Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat, set in the stunning rainforest adjoining the World Heritage Wooroonooran National Park. Your accommodation is in the form of master built tree houses with views over the rainforest to Mt Bartle Frere, Queensland’s highest mountain. The return to Cairns is at the discretion of the individual, either a helicopter transfer or chauffeured scenic drive across the Atherton tablelands and down the Kuranda range is available.

Minimum: 2 passengers

Price:

Based on 2 Passengers	Fly/Drive	Fly/Fly
1 Night Experience	$780pp	$1060pp
2 Night Experience	$910pp	$1190pp

Based on 4 Passengers	Fly/Drive	Fly/Fly
1 Night Experience	$635pp	$955pp
2 Night Experience	$710pp	$1030pp