Helicopter Tours in Queensland

Spend an afternoon on your own tropical island with this thrilling 4-hour excursion to Orpheus Island, located in the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef marine park. Kick off your adventure in style with round-trip transfers from Townsville by helicopter and a welcome fruit cocktail on arrival. Be whisked away on your own dinghy or be taken in our custom built drop off boat where you can bathe in the warm waters of the Coral Sea, snorkel amid schools of tropical fish, and tuck into a gourmet picnic lunch (provided) by the waterfront. This small-group tour is limited to just 4 people.

Enjoy unforgettable views of Australia's Great Barrier Reef as you fly over the UNESCO-listed natural wonder in a helicopter. Experience the magnitude of the vast reef as you float overhead on a 25-minute flight, spotting landmarks like Green Island and Upolo Cay and swooping low enough to see coral clusters and schools of tropical fish and rays. This tour includes pick-up from Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels.

Add an exhilarating twist to your fishing expedition and try "˜heli-fishing' instead! This fun-filled 5-hour tour from Townsville whisks you to some of North Queensland's most remote fishing spots, traveling by helicopter. Cast your line in the waters of the Haughton River, Bray Island or Cape Cleveland and try your luck fishing for salmon, mackerel and barramundi, then tuck into a delicious picnic lunch (included) by the waterfront. Numbers are limited to six on this small-group tour, ensuring personal attention from your expert guide. 

Spend a day on the Great Barrier Reef with this tour by helicopter and optional catamaran ride from Port Douglas. Your base for the day is a pontoon platform on Agincourt Reef on the outer reef, where you can explore this magical, World Heritage-listed underwater world by snorkeling, semi-submersible submarine or the underwater observatory. When booking, you have three transport options to mix and match the 35-minute helicopter ride and high-speed catamaran cruise to get to and from the reef. Lunch is included.

Savor views of beautiful Brisbane from an unbeatable vantage point - on a helicopter tour! Escape the city for a thrilling 25-minute flight along the Brisbane River and see a different side to the city, away from the high-rise buildings and bustling promenades. Follow the meandering river on a scenic route, passing over the shimmering Lake Manchester, the waterfront town of Fernvale and an expanse of rugged bushlands.

Cover much more ground than you could in a traditional tour with this helicopter tour of Cairns and the surrounds. With an expert pilot/guide, fly over Mt. Bellenden Ker and Mt. Bartle Frere on the way to Undara Volcanic National Park for a tour and lunch. Take off for Wallaman Falls and Blencoe Falls, where you can get epic photos from your aerial vantage point. Last is a buzz up the coast, including views of the Great Barrier Reef.

Soar over the Great Barrier Reef or combined with the rainforest and swoop low over the lush Daintree Rainforest on this thrilling helicopter tour from Port Douglas. Choose from a 30-minute or 40-minute flight over the islands, sand cays and coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef or a 60-minute flight combining both the UNESCO World Heritage reef and forest to pass the rugged peaks, waterfalls and gorges of the Daintree National Park.

The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest are two of Queensland's most impressive UNESCO World Heritage landscapes and this 1.5-hour aerial tour takes in both. Hop aboard for a small-group helicopter tour and soar over landmarks such as Port Douglas, the Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, Snapper Island and Upolu Sand Cay.

Soar over the city landmarks and natural wonders of Townsville or Cleveland Bay on this exhilarating helicopter tour. Choose a 10-minute flight over the city and take in unrivalled views of Castle Hill, the beaches of the Strand and the lively Townsville Port. Alternatively, upgrade to a 30-minute flight and enjoy magnificent aerial views of Cleveland Bay and Magnetic Island as you swoop over the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.

Travel by helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns to Green Island on a scenic flight, viewing the rainforest and coral reef from the air. Then spend four hours on Green Island where you can go swimming and snorkeling, take a glass-bottom boat tour, and enjoy beach or rainforest walks. A buffet lunch is included before your return to Cairns by high-speed catamaran.

If you're seeking a unique sightseeing experience of Palm Island, look no further than this 60-minute scenic helicopter ride from Townsville. In a small group limited to four passengers, you'll glide over Magnetic Island before tracing the trail of Palm Island's archipelago. Listen to commentary delivered by your pilot via a headset and gain a holistic picture of the iconic Great Barrier Reef National Park.

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this exhilarating 45-minute helicopter flight, crossing both land and sea. Swoop over the lush rainforest and thundering waterfalls of the Barron Gorge, then admire the vast reefs and aquamarine waters of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef. Spot landmarks like Stoney Creek Falls, Green Island and Arlington Reef, and snap aerial photos of the Northern Beaches and Palm Cove. This tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairns.