Beyond the Range Helicopter Flight – 30 Minutes – Zoom
Enjoy a 30 minute scenic flight from Cairns, soaring over Lake Morris, Copperlode Dam, Stoney Creek Falls, Barron Gorge, Barron Falls, Kuranda rainforest village, and returning with sweeping views of Double Island, Palm Cove, Cairns City, and out to the Great Barrier Reef.
Experience a 30 minute rainforest scenic flight over Cairns, beginning with a rapid ascent to 2,500 ft above the city before heading west towards the Great Dividing Range. This adventure takes you over the lush eastern slopes, where you'll arrive above Lake Morris and the remote Copperlode Dam, key landmarks that supply fresh water to Cairns and attract unique birdlife.
Continue tracking along the range, circling over the impressive Stoney Creek Falls, then fly into the legendary Barron Gorge. Gently climb through 1,000 ft above the renowned Skyrail Rainforest Cableway before orbiting Barron Falls and the nearby Kuranda rainforest village, where the Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway journeys begin their return to Cairns.
From Kuranda, turn east for the coast and descend over the eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range. Enjoy spectacular views of Double Island, Palm Cove, and sweeping panoramas over Cairns City and out to the Great Barrier Reef during your flight's return.
This attraction requires a minimum of two passengers. Book your Cairns scenic flight directly with Cairns Harbour Cruises for an unforgettable rainforest and reef aerial experience.
- Scenic flight over the City of Cairns with climb to 2,500 ft
- Fly west for breathtaking views of the Great Dividing Range
- Pass over Lake Morris and Copperlode Dam with abundant birdlife
- Orbit Stoney Creek Falls and Barron Gorge
- Circle over Barron Falls and Kuranda rainforest village
- Descend with panoramic views of Double Island, Palm Cove, and Cairns City
- Views extending out to the Great Barrier Reef on return
- 30 minute scenic helicopter flight
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Camera
- Small soft bags only