10 minute City Scenic Flight
About this tour
The most affordable way to get the thrill of a helicopter scenic flight over the beautiful city of Cairns.
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Highlights
- ✓All Fees and Taxes
- ✓10 minute city scenic flight
- ✓Informative, in-flight commentary
Itinerary
Stop 1
Get a taste of the thrill of a scenic helicopter flight as we showcase the ultimate view and distinctive beauty of Cairns. Circle the city while taking in Marlin Marina, Trinity Inlet and Admiralty Island. With the rainforest clad slopes of the Great Dividing Range as your backdrop, it’s a view that would be the envy of any city.
Included
- ✓ All Fees and Taxes
- ✓ 10 minute city scenic flight
- ✓ Informative, in-flight commentary
Not included
- ✕ Unique, collectable 'Zoomy' Merchandise - optional
- ✕ Personalised 'in-flight' video - optional item ($75)
From
$135.1 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
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- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Cairns, Queensland
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Helicopter tours in Cairns, Queensland
Cairns is the gateway to both the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest, two of Australia's most iconic landscapes sitting almost next to each other, which is what makes it one of the few places where a single helicopter flight can take in coral reef, rainforest canopy, and waterfalls in one trip.
When's the best time to fly?
The dry season (May to October) brings the clearest skies and calmest water for reef visibility. The wet season (November to April) is hotter and more humid with a higher chance of tropical storms, which can ground flights with little notice.
What should I bring?
Light, breathable clothing and sun protection year round, plus polarized sunglasses if you want the reef's colors to show clearly through the water.
What if the weather doesn't cooperate?
Like most operators, tours in Cairns have standard weight and balance limits (you may be asked your weight when booking or checking in), and pilots will delay or reschedule rather than fly in unsafe wind, low visibility, or storms. Booking a tour with free cancellation means a weather delay won't cost you anything.
Compare tours in Cairns, Queensland
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Landing | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 minute City Scenic FlightThis tour | Duration varies | 5.0 (13) | N/A | From $135.1 | |
| 60 minute Reef and Rainforest Scenic Flight | 1 hr | 5.0 (9) | N/A | From $628.31 | View → |
| 30 minute Rainforest Scenic Flight | 30 min | 5.0 (3) | N/A | From $331.67 | View → |
| Fly in and Fly out Great Barrier Reef Cairns Day Tour | 5.5 hrs | 5.0 (1) | N/A | From $1393.87 | View → |
From
$135.1 USD
per person, price varies by group size & date
Check availabilityYou'll complete your booking securely on Viator
- ⏱ Duration varies
- 📍 Cairns, Queensland
As an affiliate partner, we may earn a commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Prices and availability are set and provided by Viator.
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