The 60-Minute Scenic Flight – Reef & Rainforest tour offers a full hour of aerial sightseeing over the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree Rainforest and Port Douglas. Flying from the Port Douglas helipad, this tour gives passengers the chance to see large sections of the reef and rainforest that are not easily accessible by land or sea. The flight includes commentary from a local pilot through headsets.

Features

• 60-minute scenic helicopter flight
• Voice-activated headsets
• Inflight commentary from a local pilot
• Departs from Port Douglas
• Returns to Port Douglas

Itinerary

Port Douglas Helipad
Check in at the Nautilus Aviation helipad in Port Douglas. After a short safety briefing, passengers board the helicopter.

Great Barrier Reef
The flight heads over the outer reef, offering aerial views of coral formations, sand cays and reef systems. This includes some of the premium and more remote reef areas.

Daintree Rainforest
The route continues over the rainforest peaks, rivers and seasonal waterfalls of Daintree National Park. The flight also passes over ancient waterways and landscapes that are part of the world’s oldest tropical rainforest.

Port Douglas
On the return leg, enjoy views of the coastline and Port Douglas township before landing back at the helipad.

Meeting Point & Times

Check-in location:
Nautilus Aviation Helipad
Port Douglas, Queensland

Departure schedule:
Tours depart daily
Check-in required 30 minutes before flight
Tour duration: 60 minutes
Return: Same-day return to Port Douglas

What To Bring

• Camera
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
• Small soft-sided bag under 10kg
• Credit card or cash for merchandise
• Credit card used to book and valid photo ID for check-in

Additional Information
Not wheelchair accessible
Weight limits apply per passenger
Minimum numbers may apply for flights to go ahead

Booking Request
Booking Requests are confirmed manually by our reservations team. Your card will not be charged until the booking is confirmed.