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40 Minute Scenic Flight

40 mins
from $239 per person
  • A small, lush green island surrounded by turquoise shallow waters and coral reefs, set in a vast blue ocean under a clear sky.
  • A small white plane on a tarmac, an aerial view of an island with a dock, and the interior cabin of the plane with passenger seats. Text reads "daintreeair.com.au".
  • Aerial view of a small sandy island surrounded by shallow, clear blue water and coral reefs in the ocean.
  • Interior view of a small airplane showing four gray seats, safety harnesses, and the cockpit with flight controls and instrument panel visible at the front.
  • A woman in a patterned dress sits in the pilot seat of a small airplane, smiling and giving a thumbs-up with the cockpit door open.
  • A small, lush island is surrounded by turquoise coral reefs and deep blue ocean, with distant islands visible on the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.
  • A small, lush green island surrounded by turquoise shallow waters and coral reefs, set in a vast blue ocean under a clear sky.
  • A small white plane on a tarmac, an aerial view of an island with a dock, and the interior cabin of the plane with passenger seats. Text reads "daintreeair.com.au".
  • Aerial view of a small sandy island surrounded by shallow, clear blue water and coral reefs in the ocean.
  • Interior view of a small airplane showing four gray seats, safety harnesses, and the cockpit with flight controls and instrument panel visible at the front.
  • A woman in a patterned dress sits in the pilot seat of a small airplane, smiling and giving a thumbs-up with the cockpit door open.
  • A small, lush island is surrounded by turquoise coral reefs and deep blue ocean, with distant islands visible on the horizon under a partly cloudy sky.
Our Reef Scenic Flight is the perfect way for you to gain an appreciation of the immensity of the Great Barrier Reef. During your flight you will see up to 140 kilometres of reef including islands, sand cays and marine life!
See exceptional unprecedented views of the Great Barrier Reef made possible by using our brand new, purpose-built air-conditioned aircraft.
  • Sit back and relax by your own large window.
  • Highlights include beautiful coral reefs, unspoiled islands, and sandy coral cays
  • An inspiring, breathtaking experience that will leave you wanting more.
  • We are the longest running reef flight Company in Australia.
  • Infant under 2 years old free of charge ( sitting on parent's laps )
  • Maxium Body Weight 115 kg
  • Please check in 15-30 mins before the flight .
The Great Barrier Reef is over 2300 kilometres long stretching from Papua New Guinea to Fraser Island in the south-east of Queensland, is the world’s biggest single structure made by living organisms. Encompassing over 2900 coral reefs and over 900 sand cays, this natural aquarium is home to some 1500 species of fish, 360 types of hard corals and approximately one third of world's soft corals. During your Reef Scenic Flight, you will fly over Green Island, a picturesque coral cay situated 26 kilometres northeast of Cairns. The Marine Life spotting is a highlight of our 40-minute Reef Scenic Flights. Manta Rays, large Green Turtles, Dugong, Sharks and at certain times of the year Whales can often be seen clearly from the aircraft.
Start: Daintree Air Services, Tom McDonald Drive
from $239 per person
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