Great Barrier Reef Tour and Scenic Helicopter Flight
Overview
Experience the awe-inspiring Great Barrier Reef with Great Adventures. From our spacious Outer Reef platform, discover vibrant coral and marine life. Swimmers and non-swimmers alike can snorkel or dive, explore the reef from the underwater observatory or air-conditioned semi-submersible, or enjoy a breathtaking 10-minute scenic helicopter flight.Enjoy morning tea, afternoon tea, and a delicious hot & cold buffet lunch. Optional activities like scuba diving and the exclusive Scuba-Doo underwater scooter are available for an additional fee.
Enhance your visit with a 2-hour stop at Green Island before the Reef Pontoon. Explore the rainforest, relax on sandy beaches, and snorkel in crystal-clear waters—all gear is provided.
What's Included
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
- Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
- Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
- 10-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight
- Underwater observatory
- Environmental Management Charge
- Reef education presentation
- Morning and afternoon tea
- 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform (2 hour stopover at Green Island - Optional Extra Cost)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Optional activitiés
Meeting Location
1 Spence Street
Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-2845P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Helicopter Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AEST).
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns.
- Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns.
- Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction.
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour.
- 10-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight.
- Underwater observatory.
- Environmental Management Charge.
- Reef education presentation.
- Morning and afternoon tea.
- 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform (2 hour stopover at Green Island - Optional Extra Cost).
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Optional activitiés.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Great Barrier Reef Tour and Scenic Helicopter Flight is as follows:
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Great Barrier Reef Tour and Scenic Helicopter Flight will be included in your confirmation email from City Helicopter Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Hot and cold buffet lunch, including prawns
- Return fast catamaran transfer from Cairns
- Use of snorkelling equipment, buoyancy vests and instruction
- Semi-submersible coral viewing tour
- 10-Minute Scenic Helicopter Flight
- Underwater observatory
- Environmental Management Charge
- Reef education presentation
- Morning and afternoon tea
- 3 hours at the Outer Reef platform (2 hour stopover at Green Island - Optional Extra Cost)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Optional activitiés
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- After a single dive a wait of 12 hours is recommended before ascending to an altitude of 300 metres or greater. If doing multiple dives an interval of 24 hours is suggested.
- Snorkelling can be a strenuous activity. We recommend informing crew of any medical conditions.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
