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See Green Island’s coral cays and the Barron Falls in a single 70-minute flight from Cairns. This aerial tour pairs reef vistas with rainforest valleys—ideal for photographers and travelers short on time.
See Green Island’s coral cays and the Barron Falls in a single 70-minute flight from Cairns. This aerial tour pairs reef vistas with rainforest valleys—ideal for photographers and travelers short on time.
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Operated by Zoom Helicopters · Cairns, Queensland
You lift from Cairns General Aviation and the coast stretches beneath you—turquoise shelves of reef giving way to a ribbon of white sand, then the rainforest rising like a living roof over the ranges.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; mobility-friendly access is available but passengers should be able to step into a small aircraft.
The tour is approximately 70 minutes and departs from the General Aviation terminal at Cairns Airport (follow Bush Pilots Avenue directions).
Yes—infants must sit on an adult’s lap and the operator notes wheelchair-accessible services; check with the provider for specific transfer needs.
No—this is an aerial sightseeing flight that overflies Green Island, Vlasoff Sand Cay, Palm Cove, Barron Falls and Kuranda without ground stops.
Flights may be cancelled for safety in poor weather; the operator’s policy allows refunds if you cancel at least 24 hours prior and they may cancel for bad weather with a full refund.
Green Island is a Holocene coral cay formed about 6,000 years ago; the surrounding region is traditional country of the Yirrganydji and Djabugay peoples.
The flight crosses the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park—visitors are encouraged to support reef-friendly operators and limit disturbance to wildlife and coral systems.
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