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Standbycairns.com 'Scenic Flights' category offers scenic flights by helicopter, seaplane or fixed wing air craft to the Reef and Rainforest, the Outer Barrier Reef, Green Island and Sand Cays. Air Touring packages are also available combining a scenic flight with a reef cruise to the outer barrier reef or an exclusive getaways to Green Island, private Sand Cays, private waterfall locations and the outback. Scenic Flights and Air Touring packages available from GBR Helicopter Group, Cairns Heli-Scenic, Cairns Seaplanes, Sunlover Helicopters, Quicksilver Helicopters, Reef Magic Helicopters, Down Under Helicopters & Heli Charters, Skysafari and Reefwatch.
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Cairns is the most popular place in Australia to go for hot air balloon rides. Hot Air Cairns specially chosen location at Mareeba provides ideal weather and climate conditions for this gentle activity. Our beautiful region... |
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$195.00 |
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Our region is the most popular place in Australia to go for hot air balloon rides. Hot Air's specially chosen location at Mareeba provides ideal weather and climate conditions for this gentle activity. Our beautiful region... |
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$215.00 |
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Our region is the most popular place in Australia to go for hot air balloon rides. Hot Air Port Douglas specially chosen location at Mareeba provides ideal weather and climate conditions for this gentle activity. Our beautiful... |
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$148.00 |
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Enjoy a 10 or 30 minute scenic flight departing from the Sunlover Cruises pontoon at Moore Reef. Note that you first need a ticket on Sunlover Cruises before you can book this tour. |
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$359.00 |
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Ascend over the city of Cairns and soar along the rainforest coastline past False Cape to the jewel of the sea, Green Island. Be amazed by the incredible colours and formations of the reef. |
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$429.00 |
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The Outer Barrier Reef at its very best! Fly from Cairns city along the rainforest coastline and across the ocean to Green Island and on to Arlington Reef, hover over Vlasoff Cay. Marvel at the wonders of the reef before... |
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$529.00 |
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The Outer Barrier Reef at its very best! Fly from Cairns city along the rainforest coastline and across the ocean to Green Island and on to Arlington Reef, hover over Vlasoff Cay. Marvel at the wonders of the reef before... |
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$599.00 |
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Experience the spectacular scenic flight from Cairns to the Great Barrier Reef on an exclusive charter. We will exclusively escort you to a private, secluded Sand Cay paradise where your very own pilot will serve you a... |
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$389.00 |
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Cruise/ Fly Option: * 9.30am: Courtesy accommodation transfers from Northern Beaches and Cairns * 10.30am: Departure from Cairns Marina * 12.15pm: Arrive at Outer Reef Pontoon * 3.30pm:... |
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$315.00 |
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It's an emerald in a sea of life. Fly to the wonders of Green Island! Take to the sky over Cairns and enjoy an incredible scenic glight to Green Island, where you are met by the wonders of the rainforest-clad island and... |
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$389.00 |
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Take a stunning helicopter scenic flight out to the "jewel of the sea", Green Island, for a cool, refreshing dip in the island resort pool. Then continuing over to our exclusive helipad at Great Adventures Outer Reef... |
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$269.00 |
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Spend up to eight hours on Green Island travelling one way by Seaplane and the other by air-conditioned, fast catamaran. Why not upgrade to the Fly/Cruise Deluxe to make it a day to remember: Green... |
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$338.00 |
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Whether you choose to spend a half day (4 hours) or a full day (8 hours) on Green Island travelling one way by seaplane and the other by air-conditioned fast catamaran is a great way to go. Viewing the reef and island from... |
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$309.00 |
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Discover the world renowned Green Island the smooth comfortable way and fly both ways to this tropical paradise. This flexible tour allowis the opportunity to return Cairns earlier in the day give you a head start on your... |
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$599.00 |
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The isolated beauty of a sand cay miles from anyone or anything is something most people only dream about. For two hours live the dream - dive straight into the inviting waters and snorkel among the colourful tropical fish and... |
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$359.00 |
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Put on your pilot's cap and take advantage of this awesome opportunity to fly your own helicopter! Following a session of preliminary instruction, this 30 minute training flight give you the opportunity to take over the... |
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$399.00 |
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Cairns In A Day is a package designed for those visitors to Cairns who wish to make the most out of their stay. The package offers six options for the morning activity, whether that be the Kuranda experience, a visit to the... |
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$549.00 |
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Imagine just you and your footprints on your own secluded piece of paradise in the middle of the Coral Sea with just the sound of gentle lapping waves for company. Experience Vlasoff Cay, an isolated sand island where you'll be... |
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$125.00 |
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See Cairns like you've never seen it before with incredible views of the esplanade and the Pier against the lush mountain backdrop of the Tablelands. OR Swoop over the majestic Barron Gorge waterfall and rainforest canopy... |
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$359.00 |
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See Marina Mirage and the quaint village of Port Douglas, before exploring the awesome rainforest from above. Photo opportunities abound as you fly past the icons of Mossman Gorge and breath-taking waterfalls along the Great... |
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$359.00 |
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We'll give you that bird's eye view of Port Douglas and famous Four Mile Beach. Fly out past beautiful Low Isles for fantastic photo opportunities, then it's on to Batt and Tongue Reef. You will marvel at the colours in the... |
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$529.00 |
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This deluxe scenic flight encompasses the finest our region has to offer, the reef and rainforest, where our two natural wonders meet. View pristine World Heritage rainforest from above. Photograph spectacular waterfalls and... |
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$150.00 |
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Spoil yourselves and escape to your own private tropical paradise! Nestled in the azure blue waters of the Coral Sea, surrounded by pristine coral reefs, relax in solitude on your own private Sand Cay. Departing from our... |
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$150.00 |
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Spoil yourselves and escape to your own private tropical paradise! Nestled in the azure blue waters of the Coral Sea, surrounded by pristine coral reefs, relax in solitude on your own private Sand Cay. Departing from our... |
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$439.00 |
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Experience nature's finest with Australia's best. Let us fly you where two worlds meet. Experience the exhilaration of flying over the rainforest canopy of the World Heritage Rainforest then as you see the green change to... |
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$170.00 |
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As the sun rises our pilots gently lift off and quietly glide the balloons over the panorama of the Cairns Highlands (also known as the Atherton Tablelands). Afterwards you are returned to Cairns or Kuranda with plenty of time... |
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$359.00 |
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Take the ultimate reef extravaganza - leaving the City of Cairns behind you, marvel as the greens of the False Cape rainforest coastline turn into the stunning blues of the magnificent Great Barrier Reef. Flying over Green... |
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$429.00 |
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A little more time...a lot more reef. This deluxe reef experience is a great way to enjoy the true beauty of the Great Barrier Reef from the air. On your 40 minute tour will fly past Cairns City before tracking along the... |
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$529.00 |
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The jewel in the crown, you will take in the stunning views of Cairns City, fly over Lake Morris, past the magnificent Barron Gorge, surrounding rainforest and Kuranda. You will then witness the amazing transitions as the... |
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$150.00 |
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Breakfast on the Reef - Take a morning flight out across the reef and land on your own private Sand Cay. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast and 2 hours at your leisure. Imagine yourself taking a morning flight over the Great Barrier... |
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$389.00 |
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What better way to see the reef? Your bird's eye view of the reef ensures that you will be able to see spectacular coral formations and marine life which you are about to immerse yourself in at the Sunlover Cruises Moore Reef... |
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$350.00 |
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Experience the thrill of a flight in a real Warbird with a 1 hour experience with 20 minutes flying time. This is our mildest aerobatic flight, for those that just want to dip their toes into the world of Top Gun. Your pilot... |
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$440.00 |
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A 1 - 1.5 hour experience with 30 minutes flight time with spectacular beach and ocean views. This is our most popular flight, giving enough time for the full complement of manoeuvres from mild to wild, as much as YOU wish to do. |
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A 1.5 - 2 hour experience with 40 minutes flight time with spectacular beach and ocean views. For the truly adventurous, this flight pushes the envelope and includes all basic and advanced manoeuvres, as much as YOU wish to do.... |
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$290.00 |
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Enjoy the unique experience of flying in a vintage fighter trainer aircraft over the spectacular scenery of tropical north Queensland, from the Great Dividing Range rising to the west to the lush tropical coastal areas out to... |
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