Down Under Helicopters and Cairns Helicopter School
Down Under Helicopters proudly offers the most exciting and memorable experiences over the most amazing and unique scenery in the region. View the spectacular landscapes of Tropical Far North Queensland in style, with one of the north’s most experienced and accomplished operators. Appreciate from the air the beauty of their two world heritage listed areas, the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree National Park, or perhaps even the idyllic Vlassof Cay.
Enjoy a scrumptious picnic on this secluded sand cay, a spectacular scenic flight over the Rainforest, or try one of their full or half day packages to the Reef – complete with a scenic flight and cruise in conjunction with Down Under Dive’s vessel ‘Osprey V’. If none of these exciting options take your fancy, perhaps you can pull on your pilot’s cap and alongside an Instructor Pilot from the Cairns Helicopter School, take over the controls and fly your very own helicopter! There is no limit to a Heli adventure - Down Under Helicopters can tailor make any Heli experience to the individual’s requirement.
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"Cairns In a Day - Gone Wild" A Full Day PackageIdeal for visitors, who wish to make the most of their stay. The Cairns Tropical Zoo is the only Zoo in Tropical North Queensland. Enjoy a full morning zoo program, with an opportunity to cuddle a koala (small extra cost), learn all about snakes, crocodiles, dragons, koalas and red pandas. See the fabulous Free Flight bird show and take time to feed kangaroos, see dingos, cassowaries and more. The choices are endless. Transfer to the Heliport for an awesome 30-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef. Enjoy lunch and a range of underwater activities, snorkelling, semi-sub and glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, all included in the package. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experience diver, is also available. Choose between a cruise or helicopter flight back to Cairns. "Cairns In a Day - Kuranda" A Full Day PackageIdeal for visitors, who wish to make the most of their stay in Cairns, Enjoy a scenic and historical train journey, with informative commentary through the Barron Gorge, to the famous Kuranda Village and Markets. Department Kuranda on Skyrail, you'll glide over seven and half kilometres (longest passenger cable car in the world) of pristine World Heritage listed Rainforest...suspended high above the lush tropical canopy. Transfer to the Heliport for an awesome 30-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef. Enjoy lunch and a range of underwater activities, snorkelling, semi-sub and glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, all included in the package. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experience diver, is also available. Choose between a cruise or helicopter flight back to Cairns. "Cairns In a Day - Sky High Adrenalin Package" A Full Day PackageFeeling adventurous? Then start the day by leaping into the sky from 11000 feet for 30 seconds of freefall and feel the rush of a tandem skydive, with views of Cairns, World Heritage Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef. Travel to your jump heights in Australia's fastest Skydive plan, the Cresco 750. Choose from a wide variety of video/photo/DVD options. Transfer to the Heliport for an awesome 30-minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the exclusive pontoon at North Hastings Reef. Enjoy lunch and a range of underwater activities, snorkelling, semi-sub and glass bottom boat coral viewing tours, all included in the package. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experience diver, is also available. Upgrade to 14000 feet skydives available for double the freefall time and one-minute total of adrenalin. "Fly/Cruise/Fly” A Half Day Trip - MV Osprey VDeparting from Cairns, you'll fly over four stunning reef locations, before boarding the luxury, air-conditioned Down Under Dive vessel Osprey V at Hastings Reef. Your afternoon will be spent enjoying a range of underwater activities such as snorkeling, the semi-sub and the glass bottom boat coral viewing tour – all of which are included. Scuba diving, either for the beginner or experienced diver, is also available. Your return flight to Cairns takes a different route featuring views of a further five reef locations before returning to Cairns by 4.00 p.m. “Cruise/Fly” A Full Day Trip - MV Osprey VYour trip begins with a cruise to the Great Barrier Reef aboard Osprey V. Here you'll spend the day exploring two stunning reef destinations. Enjoy lunch, snorkeling, semi-sub and glass bottom boat coral viewing tours are all included in your adventure. The day concludes with an awesome scenic flight over five reef locations before arriving back in Cairns. “Cruise/Fly/Cruise” A Full Day Cruise With Scenic Helicopter Flight - MV Osprey VSpend the day cruising around two glorious reef destinations aboard Osprey V. Enjoy lunch and underwater activities such as snorkeling and a glass bottom boat coral viewing tour - both of which are included in the tour. A semi-sub experience is available as an optional extra. Then it's time to view this majestic wonderland from the air – taking in famous sites such as Hastings, Norman and Saxon Reefs, before heading back down to sea level. Your afternoon is complete with a cruise back to Cairns, where you'll enjoy a complimentary glass of wine, cheese & crackers and a tropical fruit platter. “Fly/Cruise” A Half Day Trip - MV Osprey VTake a picturesque flight over four reef locations, before boarding Osprey V at Hastings Reef. Here you'll enjoy a range of underwater activities including swimming, snorkeling, semi-sub and glass bottom boat coral viewing tours. The afternoon is complete with a leisurely cruise back to Cairns with live entertainment, cheese and crackers and tropical fruit platter. 10 Minute Cairns Township TourSee Cairns from a totally new perspective as you fly over the Esplanade, pier and marina while enjoying the views of the city against the lush mountain backdrop of the Tablelands. 20 minute Barron Gorge, Kuranda and BeachesExplore ancient rainforest covered maintain sides and valleys only minutes from the centre of Cairns, you will view world heritage listed rainforests, Cairns City and surrounds from the air. Only by helicopter can the scale of these ancient rainforests and their pristine beauty be truly understood. The memory of this flight will stay with you forever. 30 Minute Reef Scenic FlightTake off with views over Cairns City and head out over the Coral Sea, where the size and majesty of the Great Barrier Reef can only truly be appreciated from the air. Take in its splendour as you fly over the famous sights such as Arlington Reef, Green Island and Upolu Cay. Bring your camera for this wonderful experience. 60 Minute Ultimate Reef and Rainforest Scenic FlightTake in the awesome magnitude and grandeur of the Great Barrier Reef, which can only be fully appreciated from the air. See famous sites such as Green Island, Arlington Reef and Vlasoff Cay before heading back to the Northern Beaches, Double Island and Palm Cove. Glide high above the lush tropical canopy of pristine rainforest, Kuranda, the Barron Gorge, Stoney Creek Falls and Copperlode Dam before returning to Cairns. Cafe IndulgenceEscape to a charming coffee plantation on the tranquil North Queensland Tablelands. Swoop over the Barron Gorge, and view the lush rainforest surrounds from a completely new perspective. Glide high over the range before setting down at a boutique coffee plantation. Take part in an intriguing plantation tour before enjoying a taste of what this home grown establishment is all about. Return to Cairns once more by helicopter. Helicopter Fantasy FlightImagine… just you and your footprints on your own secluded piece of paradise in the middle of the Coral Sea with just the sound of gentle lapping waves for company. Experience Vlasoff Cay, an isolated sand island where you'll be equipped with some of life's little comforts – a gourmet picnic breakfast hamper complete with champagne, picnic blanket, beach umbrella, camping chairs and snorkelling equipment. After approximately two hours in this idyllic world you'll enjoy another scenic flight back to your life as you once knew it. Departs daily – subject to availability. The 'You-Fly' Ultimate Heli-FlightPut on your pilot's cap and take advantage of this awesome opportunity to fly your own helicopter! Following a session of preliminary instruction in the hangar, this 30 minute training flight gives you the opportunity to take over the controls yourself, under the supervision of an Instructor Pilot from the Cairns Helicopter School. This is one of those once in a lifetime opportunities, which definitely should be on the ‘have to do' list. The Cairns Highlands - Discovery BlendThe Cairns Highlands is one of the undiscovered treasures of the Tropical North, and this experience is presented to you in award winning style. Fly by helicopter to the The Australian Coffee Centre's Skybury Coffee Plantation, a brand new AUD4 million attraction, that will set the mood for your program of discovery and indulgence. Following lunch and a tour of the plantation at Skybury, you are flown to Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat, set in the stunning rainforest adjoining the World Heritage Wooroonooran National Park. Your accommodation is in the form of master built tree houses with views over the rainforest to Mount Bartle Frere, Queensland's highest mountain. The return to Cairns is at the discretion of the individual, either a helicopter transfer or chauffeured scenic drive across the Atherton tablelands and down the Kuranda range is available. | |
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