Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours in Queensland

Take to the skies for an exhilarating 45-minute flight over the Great Barrier Reef. Set off from Cairns airport and soar over the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Barrier Reef. Fly over Green Island, swoop low over Arlington Reef and spot Vlasoff Cay, Upolu Cay and Oyster Reef from above. Best of all, you're guaranteed a window seat, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to soak up the views and take photos.

Be amazed by Queensland's Whitsunday Islands on a seaplane tour that provides stunning panoramic aerial views. When booking, select one of five options that take you either over this picturesque section of Australia's Great Barrier Reef and Australia's number one famous beach - Whitehaven Beach. Depending on what tour you choose, you'll sip a glass of sparkling wine on the striking white sands of Whitehaven Beach, enjoy a glass-bottom boat ride and snorkeling at your very own private lagoon at Hardy Lagoon, see the Heart Reef from the air, or all three!

Get a bird's-eye perspective of Tropical North Queensland on an unforgettable hot air balloon flight at sunrise. Soar over the Atherton Tablelands as golden sunlight breaks across beautiful farmlands, rivers and forests. Choose from a 30- or 60-minute flight and enjoy pickup and drop-off from your Cairns, Northern Beaches or Palm Cove hotel. It's a breathtakingly beautiful way to start your day!

Kick off your day trip to South Stradbroke Island in style with a round-trip flight from the Gold Coast by seaplane. Enjoy a thrilling takeoff from the water in front of the Sea World marine park; soak up magnificent aerial views of Surfers Paradise, Moreton Bay and the Sovereign Islands; and keep a lookout for humpback whales along the coast. After landing at Ramada Couran Cove Resort or McLarens Landing, spend the day exploring the beaches and bays of South Stradbroke Island, before setting off on your return flight. 

Swoop over the dramatic landscapes of Australia's Sunshine Coast on this exhilarating 10-minute seaplane flight from Maroochydore. Enjoy stunning aerial views as you fly over the golden sands of Mooloolaba Beach, swoop low over the Maroochy River and glide over Point Cartright. Best of all: with numbers limited to just three passengers, you're guaranteed a window seat, ensuring magnificent bird's eye views.

Travel by helicopter over the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns to Green Island on a scenic flight, viewing the rainforest and coral reef from the air. Then spend four hours on Green Island where you can go swimming and snorkeling, take a glass-bottom boat tour, and enjoy beach or rainforest walks. A buffet lunch is included before your return to Cairns by high-speed catamaran.

Savor views of beautiful Brisbane from an unbeatable vantage point - on a helicopter tour! Escape the city for a thrilling 25-minute flight along the Brisbane River and see a different side to the city, away from the high-rise buildings and bustling promenades. Follow the meandering river on a scenic route, passing over the shimmering Lake Manchester, the waterfront town of Fernvale and an expanse of rugged bushlands.

Enjoy incredible views of the Great Barrier Reef from the air during a 30-minute scenic flight from Cairns. See highlights such as Green Island, Upolu Cay, Oyster Reef, Arlington Reef, Vlassof Reef and Michaelmas Reef, taking in the sights as your guide points out the landmarks below. You also fly over Cape Grafton, False Cape, Double Island and Palm Cove and other Northern Beaches, with the route changing depending on the day's conditions. Everyone has a window seat, allowing unobstructed viewing of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed natural wonder.

The Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest are two of Queensland's most impressive UNESCO World Heritage landscapes and this 1.5-hour aerial tour takes in both. Hop aboard for a small-group helicopter tour and soar over landmarks such as Port Douglas, the Mossman Gorge, the Daintree River, Snapper Island and Upolu Sand Cay.

Soar over the Great Barrier Reef or combined with the rainforest and swoop low over the lush Daintree Rainforest on this thrilling helicopter tour from Port Douglas. Choose from a 30-minute or 40-minute flight over the islands, sand cays and coral reefs of the Great Barrier Reef or a 60-minute flight combining both the UNESCO World Heritage reef and forest to pass the rugged peaks, waterfalls and gorges of the Daintree National Park.

Savor views of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef from all angles on this unforgettable full-day tour from Cairns. First soar overhead on a 40-minute high-wing aircraft tour and marvel over the vast reef from above. Next, look out for colorful corals and exotic marine life on a scenic 45-minute cruise through the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. Finally, land on Green Island where you can snorkel amid the corals, tuck into a delicious buffet lunch (included) or float around the reef on a glass-bottom boat tour.

Enjoy awe-inspiring aerial views of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef as you soar overhead on this 1-hour helicopter tour. Swoop over the colorful corals of the Arlington Reef and Koala Reef; spot landmarks like Green Island; and get a unique perspective of Michaelmas Cay and Vlasoff Cay. Best of all, you're guaranteed a window seat, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to soak up the views and take photos. This tour also includes hotel pick-up from Cairns.

While visiting Airlie Beach, take a 25-minute scenic flight over the Whitsundays, including Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet. Hear informative commentary about the history and landmarks from your pilot along the way on a tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

Cover much more ground than you could in a traditional tour with this helicopter tour of Cairns and the surrounds. With an expert pilot/guide, fly over Mt. Bellenden Ker and Mt. Bartle Frere on the way to Undara Volcanic National Park for a tour and lunch. Take off for Wallaman Falls and Blencoe Falls, where you can get epic photos from your aerial vantage point. Last is a buzz up the coast, including views of the Great Barrier Reef.

Spend a portion of your day exploring the beach by land and by sky on this 4.5-hour Whitsundays seaplane tour from Airlie Beach. First take to the sky, and fly above the Great Barrier over Heart Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. Then land at a private location by Hardy Lagoon where you will board your glass bottom boat for a chance to see some marine life then swim and snorkel at your leisure. End your day with some free time at Whitehaven Beach before getting back in your plane for the flight back.

Enjoy unforgettable views of Australia's Great Barrier Reef as you fly over the UNESCO-listed natural wonder in a helicopter. Experience the magnitude of the vast reef as you float overhead on a 25-minute flight, spotting landmarks like Green Island and Upolo Cay and swooping low enough to see coral clusters and schools of tropical fish and rays. This tour includes pick-up from Cairns and Northern Beaches hotels.

Spend a day on the Great Barrier Reef with this tour by helicopter and optional catamaran ride from Port Douglas. Your base for the day is a pontoon platform on Agincourt Reef on the outer reef, where you can explore this magical, World Heritage-listed underwater world by snorkeling, semi-submersible submarine or the underwater observatory. When booking, you have three transport options to mix and match the 35-minute helicopter ride and high-speed catamaran cruise to get to and from the reef. Lunch is included.

Enjoy the best of both worlds on this exhilarating 45-minute helicopter flight, crossing both land and sea. Swoop over the lush rainforest and thundering waterfalls of the Barron Gorge, then admire the vast reefs and aquamarine waters of the UNESCO-listed Great Barrier Reef. Spot landmarks like Stoney Creek Falls, Green Island and Arlington Reef, and snap aerial photos of the Northern Beaches and Palm Cove. This tour includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from Cairns.

Take a 1-hour scenic flight over the Whitsunday Islands and Great Barrier Reef that provides unobstructed views of tropical islands surrounded by turquoise ocean and coral reef. Your pilot-guide shares informative commentary and points out landmarks including Heart Reef, Whitehaven Beach, and Hill Inlet. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Airlie Beach.

If you're seeking a unique sightseeing experience of Palm Island, look no further than this 60-minute scenic helicopter ride from Townsville. In a small group limited to four passengers, you'll glide over Magnetic Island before tracing the trail of Palm Island's archipelago. Listen to commentary delivered by your pilot via a headset and gain a holistic picture of the iconic Great Barrier Reef National Park.