Heli Charters Australia
Multiple Locations

Children:
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Cancellation Information:
48 hours cancellation notice required for a refund claim.

Further Details:
Passenger's individual weights and credit card details must be advised at time of booking. Passenger weight restrictions apply - if a weight variance of more than 10 per cent is advised the operator reserves the right to charge a 100 per cent cancellation fee.
Check-in times are 30 to 45 minutes prior to departure time.

How To Get There:
From Cairns turn right at the lights into General Aviation from the Captain Cook Hwy, turn right again into Tom McDonald Drive and continue right into Bush Pilots Avenue. Heli Charters is the third hangar from the end.

Tariff Information:
Some tours will incur an EMC fee, Port fee, Insurance Levy and other charges, please contact the operator for further details.

Weather:
Tours are subject to Management and/or pilots discretion, weather, air traffic control and availability.

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Take off from the lush city of Cairns, over the mountain clad ranges and head out to the Coral Sea, where the size and majesty of the breathtaking Great Barrier Reef can only be truly appreciated from the air. Take in its splendour as you fly over the famous sights such as enormous Arlington Reef, the Jewel of the Sea, Green Island and isolated Upolu Sand Cay. Bring your camera for this wonderful experience that will stay with you for a lifetime!

Tour Information

30 minutes
Yes.
Cairns to Port Douglas

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 9:00am - 9:30am
9:00am - 9:30am
9:00am - 9:30am
9:00am - 9:30am
9:00am - 9:30am
9:00am - 9:30am
9:00am - 9:30am
Available on demand - 7 days per week

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Great Barrier Reef
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$375.00	$375.00	Tour - All Meals, All admissions Derived from 1 person rate - minimum 2 passengers

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult. Child under 2yo may travel when seated on guardians lap - available on application.

Explore ancient rainforest covered mountain ranges and valleys only minutes from the centre of Cairns. Soar over the majestic Lake Morris, up through the Barron Gorge and Falls to Kuranda, view world heritage listed rainforest then drop down to sweep along the tropical coastline and northern beaches to Cairns City. Only by helicopter can the scale of these ancient rainforests, waterfalls and their pristine beauty be truly understood. The memory of this flight will stay with you forever.

Tour Information

20 minutes
Yes.
Cairns to Port Douglas.

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Barron Gorge
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$250.00	$250.00	Tour - All Meals, All admissions Derived from 1 person rate. Minimum 1 person

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Imagine.... just you, your private helicopter and your footprints on your own secluded island set in the middle of the Coral Sea, with just the sound of gentle lapping waves for company. Experience Vlasoff Cay, an isolated coral sand cay with pure white sand surrounded by aqua blue sea and coral gardens. You'll be equipped with some of life's essentials - a gourmet picnic hamper complete with sparkling wine, snorkeling gear, beach umbrella, picnic blanket and cushions. After two hours in this secluded paradise, you'll enjoy another reef scenic flight back to your life as you once knew it.

Tour Information

2 hours
Yes.
Cairns to Port Douglas

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 7:00am - 11:00am
7:00am - 11:00am
7:00am - 11:00am
7:00am - 11:00am
7:00am - 11:00am
7:00am - 11:00am
7:00am - 11:00am

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Vlasoff Cay
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$549.00	$549.00	Tour - All Meals, All admissions Derived from 1 person rate. Minimum 2 passengers

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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

Tour Information

45 minutes
Yes.
Cairns to Port Douglas

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Cairns
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$359.00	$359.00	Tour Only Derived from 1 person rate.

With two world heritage listed areas on our doorstep, take in the awesome magnitude and grandeur of the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest on this amazing flight. See famous sites such as Green Island, Arlington Reef and Vlasoff Cay before heading over the Northern Beaches, Double Island and Palm Cove. Glide high above the lush tropical canopy of pristine rainforest, Kuranda, the Barron Gorge, Stoney Creek Falls and Copperlode Dam before returning to Cairns. Tropical North Queensland is diverse in nature and offers attributes that can only be fully appreciated from the air!

Tour Information

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Great Barrier Reef
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$595.00	$595.00	Tour - All Meals, All admissions Derived from 1 person rate. Minimum 2 passengers

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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. Glide high over the range before setting down at a boutique coffee plantation. Take part in an intriguing plantation tour before enjoying a taste of what this home grown establishment is all about. Return to Cairns once more by helicopter.

Tour Information

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Barron Gorge
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$575.00	$575.00	Tour - All Meals, All admissions Derived from 1 person rate. Minimum 2 passengers

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ideal for visitors, who wish to make the most of their stay in Cairns. Enjoy a scenic and historical train journey, with informative commentary through the Barron Gorge, to the famous Kuranda Village and Markets. Depart Kuranda on Skyrail, you'll glide over seven and half kilometres of pristine World Heritage listed Rainforest, suspended high above the lush tropical canopy. Transfer to the Heliport for an awesome 30-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef. Enjoy an afternoon of underwater activities, snorkelling, glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, all included in the package. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experience diver, is also available. Cruise back to Cairns with live entertainment, cheese platter and a complimentary glass of wine.

Tour Information

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:00am - 8:00am
8:00am - 4:45pm
8:00am - 4:45pm
8:00am - 4:45pm
8:00am - 4:45pm
8:00am - 4:45pm
8:00am - 4:45pm

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Cairns
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$399.00	$399.00	Tour - All Inclusive (Single) Derived from 1 person rate.$20 Pay onboard EMC, Levies and Admin Fee

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Feeling adventurous? Then start the day by leaping into the sky from 11000 feet 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 heights in Australia's fastest Skydive plan, the Cresco 750. Choose from a wide variety of video/photo/DVD options. Transfer to the Heliport for an awesome 30-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef. Enjoy lunch and a range of underwater activities, snorkelling, semi-sub and glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, all included in the package. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experience diver, is also available. Upgrade to 14,000 feet skydives available for double the freefall time and one-minute total of adrenalin.

Tour Information

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Cairns
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$545.00	$545.00	Tour - All Meals, All admissions Derived from 1 person rate.

Board Adventure North's four wheel drive to take you to meet the Kubirri Warra brothers. The brothers teach their guests how to throw a spear to hunt for fish. Learn about this special area and how they care for country. Enjoy morning tea as they show and explain artefacts and how to play a didgeridoo.

Farewell the Kubirri Warra brothers as you continue to the Daintree Village, to learn traditional dot art painting. Enjoy a delicious picnic before you depart for Tranquillity on the Daintree, a private property where the spectacular Niau Waterfalls await. Time for a swim and as your amazing fun day of discovery comes to a close you will be picked up by private Helicopter for a return flight along the Northern Coastline.

Tour Information

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 6:30am - 5:00pm
6:30am - 5:00pm
6:30am - 5:00pm
6:30am - 5:00pm

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Port Douglas
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$795.00	$795.00	Tour and Admission Derived from 1 person rate. Minimum 2 passengers

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Ideal for visitors, who love the great outdoors! Spend the morning taking a horseback ride through the tropical landscapes of Kuranda, over rainforest mountains and bubbling creeks. Transfer to the Heliport for an awesome 30-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef. Enjoy a barbecue lunch and a range of underwater activities, snorkelling, glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, all included in the package. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experience diver, is also available at an additional cost. Cruise back to Cairns with live music, cheese platter and a complimentary glass of wine.

Tour Information

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Cairns
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$399.00	$399.00	Tour - All Meals, All admissions Derived from 1 person rate.

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Imagine... your own private waterfall set in tropical rainforest only accessible by helicopter! Fly along the rainforest clad mountains of the Great Dividing Range, over savannah land to a remote cascading waterfall. Wander the rock formations, swim in the natural spas and indulge in a delicious picnic complete with champagne. Relax, rejuvenate and revive...

Tour Information

2 hours
Yes.
Cairns to Port Douglas

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:00am - 8:00am
8:00am - 11:00am
8:00am - 11:00am
8:00am - 11:00am
8:00am - 11:00am
8:00am - 11:00am
8:00am - 11:00am

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Vlasoff Cay
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$649.00	$649.00	Tour - All Meals, All admissions Derived from 1 person rate. Minimum 2 passengers

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Put on your pilot's cap and take advantage of this awesome opportunity to fly your own helicopter! Following a session of preliminary instruction in the hangar, this 60 minute training flight gives you the opportunity to take over the controls yourself, under the supervision of an Instructor Pilot from the Cairns Helicopter School. This is one of those once in a lifetime opportunities, which definitely should be on the 'have to do' list.

Tour Information

45 minutes
Yes.
Cairns to Port Douglas

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 9:00am - 11:00am
9:00am - 11:00am
9:00am - 11:00am
9:00am - 11:00am
9:00am - 11:00am
9:00am - 11:00am
9:00am - 11:00am
Afternoon and 30 minute flights also available

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Cairns
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$699.00	$699.00	Tour - All Meals, All admissions Derived from 1 person rate.

Ideal for visitors, who love some adventure! Spend the morning taking a quad bike ride through the tropical rainforest, over creeks and mountain ranges. Transfer to the heliport for an awesome 30 minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the heli pontoon at North Hastings Reef. Enjoy an afternoon of underwater activities, snorkelling, glass bottom boat coral viewing tours and a barbecue lunch all included in the package. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experience diver, is also available. Cruise back to Cairns with live entertainment, cheese platter and a complimentary glass of wine.

Tour Information

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm
8:00am - 5:00pm

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Cairns
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$399.00	$399.00	Tour - All Meals, All admissions Derived from 1 person rate.

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Your day begins with a fast boat cruise to the Great Barrier Reef onboard Down Under Cruises. Spend five hours exploring two incredible reef destinations, each with its own unique coral formations and variety of marine species. Enjoy a tropical barbecue lunch, snorkelling and a glass bottom coral viewing tour. As an optional extra, there is ample time to experience up to three scuba dives for either the beginner or advanced diver. Your special day concludes with an exciting scenic helicopter flight over five reef systems and pristine sand cays before arriving back in Cairns at 3.30 pm.

Tour Information

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 8:30am - 4:00pm
8:30am - 4:00pm
8:30am - 4:00pm
8:30am - 4:00pm
8:30am - 4:00pm
8:30am - 4:00pm
8:30am - 4:00pm

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Cairns
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$329.00	$329.00	Tour and Admission Derived from 1 person rate.

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Take to the air over Cairns for a spectacular 25 minute scenic flight viewing the rainforest covered mountains before flying over the azure Coral Sea and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. Sweep over Coral Gardens, Sand Cays and see marine life as you land at the Outer Reef helipad to join Down Under Cruises for lunch and an afternoon of underwater activities including snorkelling and a glass bottom coral viewing tour. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available for those keen to view the coral from beneath the sea. Enjoy a leisurely cruise back to Cairns with live entertainment, complimentary glass of wine, cheese and a tropical fruit platter.

Tour Information

Tour Departure / Return Times
Departures from 01 Apr - 31 Mar 12:15pm - 5:00pm
12:15pm - 5:00pm
12:15pm - 5:00pm
12:15pm - 5:00pm
12:15pm - 5:00pm
12:15pm - 5:00pm
12:15pm - 5:00pm

Tour Departs From

• Cairns
  

Tour Travels To

• Cairns
  

Indicative Rates*

From	To	Inclusions
$299.00	$299.00	Tour and Admission Derived from 1 person rate.

Other Information

Children: Children must be accompanied by an adult.