Experience a 60-minute scenic flight from Cairns, flying over Cape Grafton, Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Sand Cay, Barron Falls, and the rainforest village of Kuranda, with panoramic views of the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest.
Key Highlights
Experience both the Great Barrier Reef and rainforest in one tour
Fly over Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, and Mt Yarrabah
Soar past Green Island, Arlington Reef, and Vlasoff Sand Cay
Enjoy panoramic views of Palm Cove and Double Island
Marvel at Barron Falls and the rainforest village of Kuranda
See Redlynch Valley, Crystal Cascades, Lake Morris, and Stoney Creek Falls
What’s included
60 minute scenic flight
Overview
Take off from Cairns on an exhilarating 60-minute scenic flight that combines the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef and the ancient rainforest in one unforgettable journey. Travel a route that passes iconic locations such as Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, and Mt Yarrabah, giving you breathtaking aerial views of these coastal landmarks.
Continue your journey over Green Island and north across Arlington Reef, one of the largest reefs in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, before reaching the pristine sands of Vlasoff Sand Cay. The flight then heads over Upolu Cay, offering more spectacular vistas of the reef and ocean below.
Upon crossing back to the coast, enjoy panoramic scenes featuring the northern beaches, Palm Cove, and Double Island. Soar above the dramatic Great Dividing Range to the rainforest village of Kuranda and witness the impressive Barron Falls as it plunges 850 feet into Barron Gorge.
The return flight tracks south, passing the lush Redlynch Valley, Crystal Cascades, and descending over Lake Morris before flying past the spectacular Stoney Creek Falls and concluding at Cairns airport.
Commonly asked questions.
The flights depart from Cairns Airport's General Aviation area, making them convenient for visitors staying in Cairns and the surrounding region.
You may be able to spot larger marine animals from the air, particularly when flying over clear, shallow reef areas. Zoom notes that the additional time on its longer reef flights provides opportunities to look for larger marine life. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Flight altitude varies depending on the route. The reef flights operate at approximately 500 to 2,500 feet, while some reef and rainforest flights climb to around 3,000 feet
The current flight options have a minimum booking requirement of two passengers.
Yes. Zoom's local pilots provide commentary and information about the Great Barrier Reef, its marine environment and the landscapes viewed during the flight.
The longer flights cover considerably more territory. Depending on the option selected, the 60-minute experiences can combine the reef with rainforest and coastal scenery, including Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Sand Cay, Kuranda, Barron Gorge and other regional highlights.
Sunglasses, sunscreen and a camera are recommended. Zoom asks passengers to bring small soft bags only, and weight restrictions apply, so passenger weights and baggage information need to be provided during booking.
Additional info by the operator.
Minimum of 2 passengers required.
Please bring sunglasses, sunscreen, a camera, and use only small soft bags. Personal items must not exceed 10 kg. Weight restrictions apply; refer to the booking form for details.
