Nautilus Aviation | World Heritage Highlights
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Soar over the Great Barrier Reef and adventure through the Daintree Rainforest in one incredible day!
- Scenic flight over the Coral Sea and Great Barrier Reef
- Land in the Daintree Rainforest and join a small-group 4WD day tour
- Embark on a Daintree River Cruise and spot crocodiles and other wildlife
- Visit a scenic lookout and enjoy a guided boardwalk tour
- Swim in Emmagen Creek and visit Cape Tribulation Beach
Overview
Get ready for an action-packed day! The World Heritage Highlights tour with Nautilus Aviation takes you to the most stunning areas of Tropical North Queensland. Start your day with a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef. See the wild coastline from the air and have the chance to spot some marine life.
After landing in the Daintree Rainforest, spend the rest of the day exploring this lush, ancient land on a small group tour. Go crocodile-spotting on a river cruise, visit magical, remote beaches, creeks, lookouts, and boardwalks, and finish the day with some delicious local ice cream and a gorgeous coastal drive back to Cairns.
Highlights
- Departs from Cairns or Port Douglas
- 45-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef
- Learn some local knowledge from your pilot
- Spot marine life in the ocean, including whales in the winter
- Fly into the Daintree Rainforest and land near the Daintree River
- Embark on a 1-hour Daintree River Cruise
- Join a small-group tour via 4WD
- Soak in the views from Alexandra Range Lookout
- Join a guided boardwalk tour to learn about unique flora and fauna
- Lunch at a local cafe included
- Visit the secluded Emmagen Creek for a freshwater rainforest swim
- Stop at the pristine Cape Tribulation Beach
- Visit a local ice cream shop (at your own expense)
- Scenic drive back to Cairns
Tropical North Queensland is the only place in the world where two World Heritage Sites meet: the ancient Daintree Rainforest and the spectacular Great Barrier Reef. This day tour allows you to see it all!
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Check In
Head to the Nautilus Aviation General Aviation Heliport and get checked in for your scenic flight! Passengers must make their own way to the departure point. Please check in at least 45 minutes prior to departure!
Scenic Flight over the Great Barrier Reef
Witness a new perspective of Queensland’s two World Heritage Sites: The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest! Soar over ...
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Important Information
- Please check in at least 45 minutes before departure.
- Bookings are minimum 2 passengers.
- Infants aged 0-2 years can fly free of charge on the lap of a parent or guardian with a maximum of 1 infant per flight (as per CASA regulations).
- Passengers 3 years and older must occupy their own seat.
- Accurate individual passenger body weights are required when booking.
- Billy Tea Safaris may change 4WD tour itinerary to cater for weather or road conditions.
- Some destinations may not be accessible in inclement weather.
- Itinerary is at the discretion of the tour guide on the day
- Helicopters are subject to strict weight specifications per aircraft type. It is a legal requirement for all passengers and luggage to be weighed at the time of check-in. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur an additional fee and/or luggage allowance may be further reduced.
- The maximum single seat payload is 130kg. For passengers exceeding 130kg, aircraft seating four or more (4+) passengers are required for private charters and for listed tours and packages, an additional seat at 50% of ticket price may need to be purchased for passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance.
What To Bring
- Camera
- Hat
- Sunglasses (polarised offer better views)
- Sunscreen
- Swimmers
- Towel
- Close-toed shoes for exploring the rainforest
- Change of clothes
- Cash or card for ice cream
Please only bring a small, soft day bag that can easily be stowed on the aircraft and in the tour vehicle.
What's Included
- 45-minute scenic flight
- 1-hour river cruise
- Day tour via 4WD vehicle
- Lunch at local cafe
- All transport and fuel for the day
What's Extra
- Drinks at lunch
- Ice cream
- Transfers to departure point are not offered so you have to find your own transport
- Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry-on luggage must be advised at 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 110kg are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of the ticket price - this is payable to Nautilus Aviation on the day of travel.
Cancellations
Flight cancellations and or amendments require a minimum notification of 48 hours prior to departure. Cancellation notice of 48hours is required for a full refund claim and 24-48 hours, for a 50% refund claim. Any flight amendments made inside 48 hours with incur a 50% penalty. No amendments accepted inside 24 hours prior to departure. No refund applies if booking is cancelled inside 24 hours.
In the event of passenger illness, with medical certificate, Nautilus Aviation will reschedule the flight.
A refund in the event of cancellation is subject to both our Cancellation Policy and the terms of the supplier.
Terms and Conditions
Our Terms & Conditions apply to this experience. Please review them before booking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check in?
Please check in at least 45 minutes before departure. Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure, and customers will not be allowed to check in at this time.
Where is check in?
The flight departs from Marina Pint, 2 Pier Point Road, Cairns City.
Are there any weight restrictions?
Maximum single seat payload of 130kg. For passenger comfort and aircraft weight and balance, passengers exceeding 110kg are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of the ticket price.
Are there any age restrictions?
This tour is suitable for all ages!
Can we talk during the flight?
Yes, your flight includes headsets with voice-activated microphones so you can chat with each other and the pilot!
How long is the flight?
The flight from Cairns to the Daintree is 45 minutes. You'll land up in the Daintree and explore on the ground before driving back to Cairns.
