Tour Highlights
- Taking off in a helicopter and flying over the Great Barrier Reef is a one of a kind day tour that really brings the size and beauty of the reef into perspective
- Our 90 minute helicopter flight from Townsville takes us over the Great Barrier Reef to the expansive Hinchinbrook Island
- Your helicopter pilot will point out the Palm Island Archipelago, Castle Hill and the Townsville city highlights
- Helicopter flights in Townsville are the perfect options for cruise ship passengers on short timelines so they can see it all from above and not miss a thing
Description & Tour Inclusions
Included In Price
- 90 minute scenic helicopter flight
- Knowledgable experienced pilots
- Eco-rated modern air-conditioned helicopters
- Complimentary chilled water
- Complimentray tea and coffee
Townsville Scenic Helicopter Flights 90 minutes Hinchinbrook Island tour
Take off from Townsville airport on a 90 minute scenic helicopter flight to see the sights around Hinchinbrook Island and the Palm Island Archipelago
Hinchinbrook Island is Australia’s largest island National Park and is known as a pre-historic paradise that is a very popular island for hikers and nature lovers.
From the seat of your helicopter you will see abrupt headlands, cascading waterfalls, secluded beaches, mangrove lined estuaries and dense forests.
We then head outbound over the picturesque Palm Island Archipelago and its fringing coral reefs that surround.
It’s then time to head back to Townsville and see the city sights before landing the helicopter back at the airport.
This is the perfect cruise ship shore tour for visitors to Townsville.
See all Townsville helicopter rides and Magnetic Island helicopter rides.
Tour Details
Tour Languages Offered
English
EnglishDeparts From
Townsville city
Departure Time
As per each booking
Departure Instructions
As per each booking
Destinations
- Hinchinbrook Island
- Hinchinbrook Island
- Palm Island Archipelago
- Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
- Townsville City
- Castle Hill
Months of Operation
January - December
Days of Operation
Daily
Not operating Christmas Day
Duration
90 Minutes
Fitness Level Required
Low, Medium
Restrictions
Weight: Up to 130 Kg / 287 Lb
What to Bring
- Camera (charged)
- Sunglasses
Child Policy
- Children 3 years and older are legally required to occupy their own seat and therefore must pay the per seat price
- Children 0-2 years travel FOC on the lap of a parent / guardian (max 1 per flight).
Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be in writing.
We understand things may change, so we have made cancellations very easy.
In every instance we always recommend you purchase travel insurance for life’s last-minute hiccups.
Please see our terms and conditions for details prior to booking.
Operators policy:
All product requires a minimum number of passengers to proceed: Scenic Flights, Exclusive Getaways and Special Interest Tours (excluding ‘You Fly’). All tours are subject to availability and weather (including tide fro Sand Cay Getaway and Touchdown Upgrade).
Individual passenger weights and accompanying carryon 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 130kg are required to purchase an additional seat at 50% of the ticket price – this is non-commissionable and payable to Nautilus Aviation on the day of travel.
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.
48-hour cancellation notice required for a full refund claim; within 48 hours to 24 hours a 50% refund applies. If cancelled inside 24 hours no refund applies. Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10% the right is reserved to cancel and no refund will apply. All refunds must be issued at the point of sale.
Sand Cay:
All aviation operators are governed by Marine Park permits allocating minimum heights, distances and restrictions. Sand Cay landings may only occur if the cay is vacant, in the unlikely event that the cay is occupied, Sand Cay guests will receive additional flying time to a private beach location and no refund shall apply.
Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10% the right is reserved to cancel and no refund will apply. All refunds must be issued at the point of sale
From
au$1,200.00
Prices are AUD, per adult and include all levies fees and taxes.
Child:
au$1,200.00
Family: au$4,800.00
Tour Code: 882
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