Reef and Rainforest Scenic Flight from Cairns

This scenic flight gives you a broad look at Far North Queensland from above, combining reef, coastline and rainforest in one trip. You’ll fly out from Cairns over Green Island and nearby reefs, then continue inland across Palm Cove, the Great Dividing Range, Kuranda and Barron Gorge. At AUD619, this sits more in the premium sightseeing category than the budget end, but it packs a lot of major regional highlights into a single flight.

The flight starts by heading out over the Great Barrier Reef, including views of Green Island and the surrounding coral areas, with a pass over Vlasoff Sand Cay. From there, the route turns toward the coast at Palm Cove before climbing to around 2,500 feet to cross the Great Dividing Range on the way to Kuranda. You’ll then track along Barron Gorge, where you can see Barron Falls from the air, before returning to Cairns Airport with wide views over the surrounding landscape. The experience is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.