Take to the air in a scenic helicopter flight to Green Island, a 6,000-year-old coral cay located within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, from Cairns. One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Green Island boasts a reef and rainforest where you can spend a half or full day before returning to Cairns via catamaran.

Experience this island paradise during your visit to Cairns
Choose between a half or full day at Green Island
Activities include a glass-bottom boat tour and snorkeling
Return to Cairns via a comfortable air-conditioned catamaran

What's Included

20 minute scenic flight to Green Island
Choice of 4 hours or 6 hours on Green Island
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Glass bottom boat coral reef viewing tour
Exclusive use of the island swimming pool
Self-guided eco Island walk
Use of Green Island Resort's day facilities
Air-conditioned fast catamaran cruise

Scuba & helmet diving
Kayaking
Parasailing
hotel Pick-ups and drop-offs

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

2 Pier Point Rd
2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Start time

09:50 am

End point

1 Spence St
1 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

What To Expect

Nautilus Aviation

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Barrier Reef (Pass By)

Green Island

6 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 130 kg
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Child Policy: Children 3 years and above are legally required to be seated in their own seat and are therefore required to pay the full ticket price. Subject to conditions, children under 3 years may travel free of charge when seated on a parents/guardians lap. For bookings of more than one infant (under 3 years), conditions apply – please contact Reservations.

Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carryon luggage MUST be advised at the time of booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee. Maximum single seat payload of 130KG. For passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance, passengers exceeding 130KG are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of ticket price – this is non-commissionable and payable to Nautilus Aviation on day of travel.
Most travellers can participate
Refunds: Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund claim and 24 -48 hours, for a 50% refund claim. No refund applies if booking is cancelled inside 24 hours.
Tour and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air traffic control and availability
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

James_O

The trip to Green Island was a perfect day. The helicopter ride over was breathtaking with beautiful views. The staff were professional, courteous and helpful. The time on Green Island was relaxing and enjoyable. Many activities were available, including a tour over the reef in a glass bottom boat, snorkeling, walks, and beach time. It was nice to have so much time to ourselves. The packed picnic lunch that was provided was excellent - with too much food. The boat ride back provided a good end to a perfect day.

Reviews

5.0

7 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

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A Day in Australian Paradise

Sara_W, Mar 2023

Excellent day - beautiful helicopter ride, fun activities on Green Island including a glass bottom boat ride and snorkeling. Was a day in Paradise. Good restaurant, pool and showers plus such kind, helpful folks at the heliport office in Cairns and in the Dive Shop on Green Island. A must do!

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi Sara Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, it is very much appreciated. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your flight with us and I will to pass your feedback on to the team :) Kind regards Kel

Highly recommend

Joe_s, Jan 2023

From when we arrived at the check in staff we were so accommodating and professional. Our helicopter flight was amazing and our pilot shauna was highly knowledgeable.

Response from Host, Jan 2023

Hi Joe Thank you for your lovely review, I appreciate the time you have taken to write this feedback for us. I have passed your feedback on to Shauna, as I know she will appreciate reading it.

Green island 2022

Wayne_O, Dec 2022

Was a fantastic experience and an amazing pilot with all her knowledge. Communication was just the best.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hi Wayne, Thank you so much for choosing to fly with us to Green Island. I am thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience as it is what we strive for with every guest. We hope to welcome you back to fly with us again one day soon. Kind regards Kel

Great trip

Jill_A, Dec 2022

Heli ride over Great Barrier Reef! Glass bottom boat. Shark and green sea turtle. Terrific trip. Would heartily recommend.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Thanks Jill for your review, it is much appreciated. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us, and we hope to welcome you back some day soon. Kind regards Kel

Breathtaking views

Angela_L, July 2022

The most amazing 20th wedding anniversary experience. Helicopter ride and pilot was fantastic, I would highly recommend this to everyone. The views are breathtaking, the reef is just beautiful

Paradise on a tropical island

James_O, June 2021

Helicopter ride and bottom glass boat ride

Grzegorz_D, Feb 2020

We had a great helicopter flight, our pilot is very informative and friendly... the food in restaurant is delicious and the entirety of our activities there is value for money

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