Half day tours are extremely popular for all sorts of travellers to the Great Barrier Reef. You can book a scenic helicopter flight over the reef and rainforest, a thrilling half day boat tour to Whitehaven Beach or Fitzroy Island and much more. Explore all the Barrier Reef Australia tours and attractions to find the best half day tour to suit your speed.
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The Barrier Reef Australia team break down the information on helicopter scenic flights in Cairns so you can choose the best one to suit your holiday experience.
So what is the best time to book a helicopter ride over the Great Barrier Reef, is there actually a better time than now?
It's a question we hear a lot and when our guests return from their helicopter scenic flights, they ask themselves why they even questioned it in the first place as it is simply the best way to experience the Great Barrier Reef especialily on a helicopter and Great Barrier Reef combo tour.
Is Green Island better for snorkelling and other island activities or is Fitzroy Island more your style?
What do I need to know before booking a helicopter ride from Townsville and Magnetic Island?
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