Great Barrier Reef Day Tour with Return Helicopter Flight
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October 2025
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What you can expect
Take your Great Barrier Reef experience to new heights with a return scenic helicopter flight to Moore Reef. Departing from Cairns, fly above one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy incredible aerial views before landing on the floating pontoon, your base for a full day of discovery and relaxation surrounded by vibrant marine life and crystal-clear waters. Snorkel through colourful coral gardens, take a semi-submersible or glass-bottom boat tour, or simply relax on the sundeck and enjoy the ocean pool and waterslide.
Visit the underwater observatory for a closer look at tropical fish and coral formations and refuel with a delicious tropical buffet lunch served onboard. As your adventure comes to an end, board your helicopter for a breathtaking return flight to Cairns, taking in a final view of the spectacular Great Barrier Reef.
Location
What you need to know
- Return helicopter flights to and from Moore Reef
- Four hours of reef time at the pontoon
- Glass-bottom boat and semi-submersible tours
- Access to the ocean pool, waterslide, and sun deck
- Snorkelling gear and safety equipment
- Use of an underwater observatory
- Tropical buffet lunch
- 10.50am - Check in at Sunlover desk inside the Reef Fleet Terminal (1 Spence St)
- 11.00am - Transfer to Zoom Hangar at General Aviation Cairns Airport
- 11.20am - Arrival at Zoom Hangar, Safety Briefing and Boarding
- 11.45am - Depart on helicopter from Cairns
- 12.10pm - Arrive at Moore Reef pontoon
- 3.30pm - Depart Moore Reef on helicopter
- 3.55pm - Return in helicopter to Zoom Hangar at General Aviation Cairns Airport
- 4.10pm - Transfer back to the Reef Fleet Terminal
- 4.30pm - Arrival at Reef Fleet Terminal
- Please arrive for check-in at 10.50am.
- This experience is approximately five hours and 30 minutes in duration.
- This experience departs from Sunlover Reef Cruises, Reef Fleet Terminal, Bottom floor, 1 Spence St, Cairns City, QLD 4870.
- In rare cases, certain included or optional activities may not be available due to unforeseen circumstances
- No refunds will be issued in such instances, though every effort will be made to provide the full product offering
- Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited on all vessels and facilities, including snorkelling platforms and activity zones
- Check-in and boarding pass collection must be completed between at the specified time, passengers who fail to check in may miss the final boarding
- Boarding will be denied without a valid boarding pass
- Change your booking up to 48 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 48 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
Need help?
- Email us at enquiry@experienceoz.com.au
- Help code: D2B-B04D
- This experience is supplied by Great Barrier Reef Cruise to Moore Reef Pontoon
