Things to do in Cairns Region, Queensland: The Best Air Tours

This family run company has operated for over 35 years accumulating hundreds of thousands of flying hours throughout Australia. The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park and Australia’s North East Coast has always been their backyard. Their knowledge and experience combined with their passion for all of Australia’s natural assets ensure that you the customer receive the best experience Australia has to offer. Daintree Air are world leaders in eco-friendly practises within the aviation industry, reducing their carbon footprint for aircraft engineering to almost zero by completing a two million dollar, state-of-the-art maintenance facility. The hangar can operate 24 hrs a day, generating its power from the sun and its own water from rainwater tanks, backed up by an underground stream. Daintree Air understand many of their passengers will have just one chance to view the Great Barrier Reef from the air, therefore they will do their utmost to ensure your experience is a memorable one.

The North Queensland Aero Club (NQAC) is one of Far North Queenslands premier flight training schools, scenic flight operator and short haul charter providers. The NQAC has been in operation for more than 65 years and has a safety record second to none. At NQAC, passenger comfort and safety are our number one priority. The NQAC offers Trial Introductory Flights for the adventure seeker, where you will have the opportunity to fly the aeroplane with an instructor by your side. An absolute bucket list item. Alternatively you might like a relaxing view of the picturesque Atherton Tablelands including Lake Tinaroo, Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine, perhaps something longer including Mount Mulligan - home of one of Australia's most horrific mining disasters and the Kingsborough/Thornsborough Goldfields. Perhaps you would like a 90 minute flight over Mareeba, Mount Molly, Port Douglas and the Great Barrier Reef and Rainforests. theres an option for every budget, and all in your very own private aircraft with one of our experienced and knowledgeable pilots.

Great Barrier Reef Scenic FlightSpectacular low level flight by High wing light aircraft. 30mins course includes:Green Island, Arlington reef, natural Koala shaped reef,Vlasoff cay, Upolu cay. 45mins course includes: Green Island, Arlington reef, natural Koala shaped reef,Michaelmas Reef, Vlasoff cay, Upolu cay, Oyster Reef. Pick up and return transport is included.

Tablelands Tours offers specialised tailored tours priced per tour not per person, for groups of between 2 - 10 passengers. We never rush our tours, and tailor every tour to suit our passengers most demanding requests. Our driver/guides are locals, they are entertaining without being stupid, and will guide you along local tracks and paths that most of the bigger groups miss. We also offer private charters for couples, families, and larger groups. Whatever you want to see and do in the tropics from adventure packed adrenaline attractions, Great Barrier Reef charters, scenic flights, or a more relaxed paced day walking along secluded beaches or mountain pathways in world heritage listed rain-forests, to the Savannah and greater outback we can do it all. We can guarantee that our tours take you to more diverse destinations than any other leaving from Cairns. So for a small, no rushed value packed all inclusive customised tour of your choice, why look anywhere else. See you soon. Darrin.

All inclusive Air Tours of this unique tropical region. Three & two day Cape York Tours, two day Gulf & Savannah lands and Outback Pioneer Experience Tours, Day tours to Lizard Island, Cooktown and Undara Lava Tubes. Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flights breathtakingly beautiful when viewed from above. Fly with the most experienced operator, over 40 years in Air Tours throughout Australia

GSL Aviation are your best value operators for Cairns scenic flights. Our scenic flights and tours have been designed for the best viewing of the Reef and surrounding Daintree area, and our procedures and practices have been refined through years of experience in tourism operations. Our practices over the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park have all been approved by the Marine Park Authority, and we continue to support the ongoing conservation of the reef, with our low impact tourism operations. The Great Barrier Reef is one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the world, and once you see it from above, you'll certainly understand why. Our Aim is simple, and that is to give you the best possible experience of these amazing natural wonders.

Heli Tours North Queensland is the newest helicopter touring company in North Queensland. You’re not just a number when you take a tour with us. We focus strongly on delivering exceptional service with attention to detail. From initial inquiry to hotel drop off, we strive for excellence. Our fleet gives you access to areas that you just can’t normally reach, in comfort and safety. Our passionate and dedicated pilots have thousands of hours of flying experience in all climates, terrains and conditions, ensuring your safety. We truly enjoy showcasing what Cairns, Port Douglas and the greater Tablelands region has to offer. Come fly with us and EXPLORE, DREAM, DISCOVER!

For that once in a lifetime experience, every time, Nautilus Aviation offers one of the best ways to see the world’s natural wonders just outside their doorsteps. Departing daily, jump on board a scenic flight, enjoy a reef and rainforest day package, escape to a secluded sand cay, design a tour of your own or, for the more adventurous, take the controls and fly yourself! The sky is no longer your limit, it’s your playground!

Budget scenic flights for locals and tourists. Cairns Scenics invites you to come and see the Great Barrier Reef, including Cape Tribulation and Port Douglas from the air all for an affordable price. Perfect as a gift to family and friends or even yourself - IT REALLY HAS TO BE SEEN FROM THE AIR!

35 years off road motorcycling experience. 2004-2006 Australian Defence motocross champion. 20 years within aviation industry as a licensed engineer working in search and rescue sector, military, airline + offshore oil and gas transport. Previous business owner of NextGen Aerospace with 5 contracting maintenance staff to Qantas airlines.