Enjoy a 45 minute scenic flight from Cairns, taking in the Great Barrier Reef including Green Island, Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Sand Cay, Upolu Cay, and World Heritage rainforest sites such as Kuranda, Barron Falls, and Stoney Creek Falls.
Key Highlights
Scenic flight over Cairns' Great Barrier Reef and rainforest
Fly past Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Mt Yarrabah, and Green Island
Views of Arlington Reef, Vlasoff Sand Cay, and Upolu Cay
Panoramic vistas of Palm Cove, Double Island, and Kuranda
Spectacular aerial views of Barron and Stoney Creek Falls
What’s included
45 minute scenic flight
Aerial pass over Great Barrier Reef and rainforest landmarks
Overview
Experience an unforgettable 45 minute scenic flight from Cairns that takes in both the Great Barrier Reef and the World Heritage listed rainforest. Your flight traverses iconic locations such as Cape Grafton, Mission Bay, False Cape, Mt Yarrabah, and passes over the stunning Green Island.
Soar across Arlington Reef, one of the Marine Park's largest reefs, before reaching the picturesque Vlasoff Sand Cay. The journey continues over Upolu Cay, offering breathtaking views of the crystal-clear waters and reef formations.
Cross the coast and enjoy sweeping views of the northern beaches, Palm Cove, and Double Island. The flight then ascends over the Great Dividing Range to the rainforest village of Kuranda, with a spectacular flyover of the 850-foot cascading Barron Falls within Barron Gorge.
Before returning, catch a final look at the impressive Stoney Creek Falls, rounding off a remarkable aerial adventure which perfectly fuses Cairns' reef and rainforest landscapes.
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
This option combines the Great Barrier Reef with Tropical North Queensland's rainforest. The flight includes reef highlights such as Green Island, Arlington Reef and Vlasoff Cay before heading inland over the Great Dividing Range, Kuranda, Barron Gorge and Barron Falls.
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.
The current reef flight options have a minimum booking requirement of two passengers.
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.
Yes. The flights offer extensive aerial photography opportunities over the reef, islands, cays, coastline and rainforest. For the best views, passengers should follow the pilot's instructions regarding seating and photography during the flight.
