About Port Douglas Scenic Flights

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas, Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

Check-in will be at the Nautilus Aviation office located in the Sheraton.
Here you will do your safety briefing before your taken to the helicopter for your scenic flight.

Duration: 30 minutes

Pass By: Mossman Gorge, Daintree National Park, Queensland 4873 Australia

For those participating in the 60-minute scenic flight discover the beauty of the rainforest as you explore it from above.

Pass By: Batt Reef, 4805, Australia

Be treated to a picture-postcard view of Low Isles and Batt Reef.

Pass By: Four Mile Beach, Port Douglas 4877, Australia

Take to the air and explore Port Douglas from above.Other highlights include sights of Snapper Island, Cape Tribulation and the Daintree Rainforest in the distance

OPERATES

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INCLUSIONS

Scenic Helicopter Flight
Informative commentary during the flight
Hotel pickup and drop off from Port Douglas CBD

ADDITIONAL INFO

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Child Policy: 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.
Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carryon luggage MUST be advised at the 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 ticket price – this is non-commissionable and payable to Nautilus Aviation on day of travel.
Minimum of 2 people required for this tour to go ahead.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Nautilus Aviation has a comprehensive COVID plan in place.

DEPARTURE & RETURN

Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort, Port Douglas, Port Douglas Rd, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia

Traveler pickup is offered
Port Douglas transfers available for Port Douglas CBD only.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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4.9 based on 9 reviews

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Q6327QUlouises 5
14 Oct 2021
Best 30 minutes you’ll ever spend doing a helicopter ride with these guys. Very professional with reef great knowledge
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ATravellingSquirrel 4
13 Oct 2021
Slightly disappointed with this heli scenic flight. When booking over the phone, it was promoted to us that it's a 3-seater flight from Port Douglas (sales person over the phone was highly promoting that it's different compared to their flights in Cairns where it's a 7-seater). On the day of arrival to the helipad, there were 6 of us and we were informed on the spot that they have decided to change our flight to a 7-seater. Bear in mind, there are 2 seats at the front and 4 across at the back (lesser views but with same pricing). I found this especially annoying as this wasn't the product that was promoted by their sales centre (cost of scenic flight is over $1k for 2 pax). I am not expecting a private flight but the company should not promote that it's a 3-seater heli (with the possibility of another guest only). Although I can understand why they need to maximise their profits during Covid-19 times but this should at least be conveyed to us the day prior to the flight, not at the helipad. I suppose this is the result of monopoly of the company within Port Douglas. Flight type: 45 mins scenic flight - Reef only The pilot was very friendly and tried his best to point out marine life to us. Good air-conditioning and comfort on the flight. Views of the Great Barrier Reef were indeed amazing. Would recommend it for the wonderful views but don't get your hopes high if the company tries to promote it as a 3-seater heli flight from Port Douglas.
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hanny1995 5
12 Oct 2021
In no short of words or less - wow! We were due to be on the group helicopter and got upgraded to the private! Our pilot was so kind and offered so much information and wow the views!!!! Absolutely breathtaking. I want to share photos but I think you need to go see it for yourself!!!!!
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MPB3742 5
29 Jul 2021
The 60 minute reef and rainforest flight was spectacular - we got to see and appreciate the enormity of our amazing coral reef, the stunning Mossman Gorge and everything in between. Michael our pilot was fab, plenty of good humour and knowledge of the area. Highly recommended!!
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Ben W 5
22 Jul 2021
I can highly recommend Nautilus Aviation as a way of seeing the reef and the Daintree forest (we decided to do both over the course of an hour) in all their beauty. Luke our pilot was excellent as we soared into the skies in a comfortable helicopter. The ground staff were helpful as well. We will be back.
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Steve 5
20 May 2021
We really enjoyed our helicopter experience. Our pilot Matt had great knowledge of the area and the reef, and we felt really safe at all times. Big thanks to him and the team.
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Lucy J 5
10 Jan 2021
We had the most incredible experience with Nautilis Aviation recently, on a helicopter flight from Port Douglas through to the reef and the Daintree. Our pilot Shaun was so knowledgeable and gave us facts and tid-bits throughout the flight. We saw manta rays and a couple of sharks. The Mossman gorge was also amazing to see. The flight itself was smooth and Tara (who helped with safety and drove us to the air strip) was lovely and made us feel at ease. Truly couldn't fault the experience and highly recommend.
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angelapomohaci 5
05 Feb 2020
What’s an incredible experience. I was rather nervous having never been on a helicopter before, but our pilot made me feel at ease instantly. There is no better way to see the beauty of the reef!! Heighly recommend!
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Colin_J 5
24 Nov 2019
Had an awesome flight and the pilot was great very knowledgeable and an awesome pilot . The reef looked amazing from above a well worth flight
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