HELICOPTER AND BOAT TOURS IN AUSTRALIA
Every trip has one free morning too few. These 10 helicopter and boat tours in Australia justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes.
Review of Cairns’ Outer Great Barrier Reef cruise with snorkeling, optional scuba, BBQ lunch, and a scenic helicopter flight.
“Had a great full day out on the reef. snorkelling was amazing, clear and plenty of colourful fish and coral. The Evolution was very comfortable and the crew were friendly and helpful. Will definitely do it again on my next trip to Cairns”
Review of Cairns’ full-day Great Barrier Reef cruise with two reef sites, BBQ lunch, snorkelling, scuba options, and a 10-minute helicopter flight.
“The crew on the boat was amazing, but we went out on a "stormy" kind of day, and the majority of passengers on the boat were sick. I kind of wish the cruise was canceled because of the wind warning, but they said seasick pills should help. Again, the crew was amazing and took care of us during the roller coaster boat ride. We were able to snorkel at the reef, but visibility wasn't ideal. Our helicopter ride was canceled because of weather, too, and they kindly reimbursed us for that part. I have to remember I booked a trip during fall, so there is always the possibility of weather…”
Review of the Gold Coast jet boat and helicopter tour, with thrills, views, costs, timing, transport tips, and advice on who should book.
“We glad we did the helicopter ride bec up there we really appreciate the beauty of Gold Coast. Riding the Jetboat was really extreme experience, we loved it!!”
Combine a 55-minute Gold Coast jet boat thrill ride with a 10-minute helicopter flight over Surfers Paradise for $212.
“Superb thanks, the whole tour ran very smoothly a special thank you to the boarding team behind the Vibe Hotel who were very helpful and informative. All in all a wonderful experience.”
Review of Darwin’s Top End helicopter, airboat, BBQ cruise, and rescue crocodile tour, with practical advice on price, timing, safety, and value.
“Excellent bus driver Lee kept us informed of local knowledge of Darwin . Matt kept us entertained on the water with his experience and knowledge of crocodiles and then kept us enthralled as he fed the monster crocs at the pens. Making it look like he was going to lose a leg to speedy. And Jake also kept us informed with his knowledge and experience with crocs and his impeccable driving of the air boat. Overall a fantastic day with great guides.”
Review of the Kakadu Yellow Waters and Katherine Gorge tour, with scenic flights, helicopter views, wildlife, costs, tips, and practical advice.
“Was a great day from start to finish. Stephen our pilot was very helpful with information on the area. Our helicopter fight was so much fun.”
Review of Cairns’ Great Barrier Reef cruise with a 10-minute helicopter flight, snorkeling, semi-submarine tour, lunch, and practical tips.
“The price point for this activity was great! We enjoyed the boat ride out to pontoon on the Great Barrier Reef. We booked the 10 Min Helicopter ride and highly recommend it! Our pilot, John, was exceptional. He was friendly and fun - the sights of the reef above were stunning. On the pontoon, you could snorkel or dive with the fish into the Great Barrier Reef. Highly recommend doing the semi submersible as well. The lunch buffet was decent, though if you don’t time it right, the food will be gone quickly. I just wish we had more time on the excursion!”
Review of Quicksilver’s Port Douglas Outer Reef cruise with snorkeling, semi-submersible viewing, lunch, and a 10-minute helicopter flight.
“The whole experience was amazing, a must if you’re visiting this area”
Fly from Darwin, cruise Katherine Gorge, and soar by helicopter over Nitmiluk National Park on this full-day aerial adventure.
“From the moment you board the light plane, to cruising down the Katherine Gorge, to the helicopter flight over the gorge it is exhilarating made all the better by Jake our pilot from Kookaburra Air.”
Review this 7-hour Great Barrier Reef cruise from Cairns with a 10-minute helicopter flight, snorkeling, reef viewing, lunch, and practical tips.
“Bring water bottle, towel, sun screen, and maybe a hat. All in a backpack. Really didn't need anything else. Water provided to top off bottles. Other beverages available to buy. Our time was packed. We did the sub, chopper, lunch, snorkeling. Barely had time to rest. Just the right amount of time as we didn't want to do Green Island.”
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