Reef Hopper – Great Barrier Reef scenic flight

Provider:
GSL Aviation

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About this experience

Experience the Great Barrier Reef from a bird’s eye view on a spectacular 40-minute scenic flight.

Your adventure starts at Cairns Airport and takes you over the emerald green Green Island and the impressive coral formations of the reef. On the return flight, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the tropical coast of North Queensland before landing safely again.

Highlights of this experience

  • 40-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef - the perfect foretaste of this natural wonder
  • Start at Cairns Airport with spectacular views of the coast
  • Overflight of Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove
  • Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Coral Sea and the tropical coast of North Queensland

What's included

  • 40min. Scenic Flight
  • Accommodation transfer
  • Guaranteed window seats
  • Comments from the pilot during the flight

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Itinerary

Exact itineraries vary depending on the tour type. 

Your experience begins with check-in at Cairns Airport, where you will be greeted by the crew and provided with all the important safety information. After boarding, your plane will take off for a 40-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef.

Shortly after take-off, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Cairns coastline and the surrounding beaches before setting course for the reef. From a bird’s eye view, you can see Green Island, Arlington Reef, Upolu Reef, Double Island and Palm Cove.

After exploring the reef from the air, head back towards the mainland, where you can admire the picturesque north coast of Queensland once again before landing back at Cairns Airport.

Where we’ll meet

Pick-up possible from the following accommodations: The Lakes Cairns 141 Sheridan Mad Monkey Backpackers Village (not 100 Sheridan Street) Acacia Court Hotel Aspect Central Cairns Bay Village Tropical Retreat Bohemia Resort Bounce Cairns Airport Terminal 2 Public pickup area Cairns Aquarius Apartments Cairns Central Plaza (Not Cairns Plaza) Cairns City Backpackers Cairns City Motel Cairns City Palms Cairns Colonial Club Resort Cairns Harbourside Hotel Cairns Holiday Lodge Cairns One Cairns Plaza Hotel Cairns Private Apartments Cairns Queen Court Cairns Queenslander Cairns Sheridan Hotel Cascade Garden Holiday Apartments Central Plaza Apartment Hotel Comfort Inn Cairns City Coral Tree Inn Crystalbrook Bailey Crystalbrook Riley Double Tree by Hilton (not Hilton Cairns 34 Esplande) Dreamtime Travelers Rest Edge Apartments Flynn Crystal Brook Getaway on Grafton Gilligans Global Backpackers *Pick-up at Night Markets on Abbott Street Hides Hotel Hilton Hotel (34 Esplanade) Hotel Tropiq IL Centro Apartments Jack Hotel Koala Court Holiday Apartments Mad Monkey Central Mad Monkey Waterfront *Pick-up at Night Market on Abbott Street Make own way to GSL Terminal in General Aviation Cairns Airport Mantra Esplanade Mantra Triology Mercure Cairns (Ibis Style) Mumma's Hostel Cairns Night Markets on Abbott Street Novotel OASIS Resort NRMA Cairns Holiday Park Oaks Hotel Cairns*Pick-up at Night Markets on Abbott Street Oasis Apartments Cairns Orchid Plaza Shopping Center Pacific Hotel Cairns Park Regis City Quay Park Regis Piermonde Apartments Pullman Cairns International Pullman Reef Hotel Casino (Casino Entrance) Reef Fleet Terminal (near Bus Bay 2) Rydges Esplanade Resort Shangri-La Hotel Southern Cross Atrium Apartments Summer House Backpackers Sunshine Towers Cairns The Benson Hotel The Sebel Cairns Harbour Lights Travelers Oasis Trinity Wharf - Cruise Terminal Tropic Towers Apartments Tropical Heritage Cairns Waters Edge Apartments YHA Cairns Central
Royal Flying Doctor Street, 83, Cairns City, Queensland, 4870, Australia

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations within one day before the start date will be charged a fee of 100%.
Additionally, the terms and conditions of Ausventure Travel apply.
From $259 /person
  • Australia
    Cairns
    Queensland

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Experience FAQs

Yes, absolutely! If you’re traveling as a group, we’ll be happy to see what’s possible in terms of price.

Whether friends, family or group travel – just let us know:

  • How many people you are
  • What you are planning (campers, tours, packages…)

Write to us via the contact form, by email to info@ausventure-travel.com, via Facebook or WhatsApp – we will get back to you as soon as possible with an individual group offer!

If you fall ill and are unable to take part in your tour, please contact us or the provider directly as soon as possible.

📌 Important information:
– Rebooking is possible in many cases – we will be happy to help you
Travel insurance is highly recommended in such cases
– If rebooking is not possible, you can try to reclaim the costs via your insurance

👉 It is best to keep a doctor’s certificate – this is often required for refunds.
We will be happy to help you communicate with the organizer!

Basically yes, but it depends on the organizer. We will be happy to take care of this for you – just let us know!

📌 Important to know:
– Changes are at the discretion of the provider
– A rebooking fee may apply for last-minute changes
– The earlier you contact us, the better the chances of a free change

👉 Just write to us directly if you want to change your date – we’ll take care of it!

In most cases: Yes!
Many tours can be booked with an open date – perfect if your itinerary is not yet completely fixed.

📌 Important to know:
Popular tours (e.g. Fraser Island or Whitsundays) are booked out quickly and should be confirmed at least 14 days+ in advance.

📝 Your booking documents contain all the information on how and by when you can book your preferred date. If you have any questions, we are of course always there for you.

Both are possible in Australia – it’s all in the mix!

Campsites offer you comfort: electricity, showers, kitchens and often a nice community atmosphere.
🚐 Freedom camping is ideal for anyone who likes to travel independently and inexpensively – but beware: overnight stays are only permitted in designated areas and vary from state to state.

We recommend a good combination of both in order to travel flexibly and relaxed.

👉 You can find all the tips and information on how free camping works legally, safely and stress-free in our blog:
Free camping in Australia – how to do it legally, relaxed & free of charge

You can pay for your booking flexibly in your preferred currency.
The following options are available:

💸 Bank transfer

  • In AUD (Australian dollars): free of charge to our Australian account
  • In EUR (Euro): possible to our European account – fee: 0.5%

💳 Credit card

  • In AUD: possible, a fee of 2.2% applies
  • In EUR: also possible on request – just contact us briefly

Australia is a popular travel destination – especially during the school vacations, in summer (Dec-Feb) and spring (Sep-Nov) it can quickly become scarce. We recommend this especially for routes with one-way rentals or special camper models:

🕒 The earlier the better – 6+ months in advance is ideal
In the short term, many providers may already be fully booked or only more expensive options may be available.

👉 You can find more tips on the best time to book in our blog article:
What you should book well in advance – your Australian adventure

The battery life depends on the type of vehicle and how it is used. On average, the following applies:

1-3 nights self-sufficient – then the vehicle should be reconnected to the power grid (e.g. at a campsite).

🚐 Important to know:
The on-board battery is only fully recharged while driving (slightly) or when connected to the mains.

☀️ Some campers also have a solar panel that supports the battery when parked – ideal for short stops without a power connection. Nevertheless, we recommend:
🔌 Connect to the mains every 2-3 nights – to ensure that the fridge, lights etc. run smoothly.

🚐 With a standard camper (2WD), you may only drive on paved roads.
This means: paved roads or partially well-maintained access roads to official campsites or tourist attractions (depending on the provider).

🌄 O nly with a 4WD camper are you allowed to deviate from paved roads and drive on gravel or off-road routes.
But be careful:
For certain routes (e.g. Gibb River Road, Oodnadatta Track, Cape Leveque Road), written permission from the rental company is often required – and not all providers allow beach drives or river crossings.

💬 O ur tip: If you’re planning an off-road adventure, just let us know – we’ll tell you which routes are permitted and which campers are suitable.

💳 Yes, a credit card is required to collect the vehicle.

Even if you can pay for your booking with Ausventure Travel conveniently by credit card or bank transfer, all rental companies require a valid credit card on collection.

This is required in order to:

  • pre-authorize the deposit (liability sum)(depending on the insurance package selected),
  • to charge any additional fees such as tolls, fines or fuel costs retrospectively.

💡 Tip: A prepaid credit card or debit card is not accepted in most cases. Make sure that your credit card is valid at the time of collection and has a sufficient limit.

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Reef Hopper – Great Barrier Reef scenic flight

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Experience the Great Barrier Reef from a bird’s eye view on a spectacular 40-minute scenic flight. Your adventure starts at Cairns Airport and takes you over the emerald green Green Island and the impressive coral formations of the reef. On the return flight, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the tropical coast of North Queensland […]

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