60 Minute Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight

Tour Details

Operator

Air Tours Australia

Destination

Cairns

Departs From

Cairns

Tour Description

THE FLIGHT Our 60 minute 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 over 100 kilometers of the Outer Barrier as well as many inner islands, reefs and sand cays. We also fly over Port Douglas and the Northern Beaches of Cairns.

THE REEF Australia's Great Barrier Reef is over 2300 kilometers long stretching from Papua New Guinea to Fraser Island in the south east of Queensland. 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.

THE ISLANDS During your Reef Scenic Flight you will fly over Green Island. Green Island is a picturesque coral cay situated 26 kilometers north east of Cairns. At certain times of the year pods of whales are often spotted in the vicinity of Green Island. We also fly over the Low Isles which are situated 15 kilometers off the coast of Port Douglas. The Low Isles Group is made up of two islands, the smaller is called Low Island and is home to a lighthouse and small harbor. The second, larger, island is called Woody Island.

THE MARINE LIFE Marine life spotting is a highlight of our Reef Scenic Flights. Manta Rays, large Green Turtles, Dugong, Sharks and at certain times of the year Whales can clearly be seen from the aircraft.