Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour to Vlasoff Cay 🚁🏝️
- Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour with an exclusive sand cay landing
- Approx. 3-hour total experience from start to finish
- Depart Cairns Heliport, Marina Point (Pier Point Road)
- Enjoy around 2 hours on Vlasoff Cay
- Gourmet picnic and sparkling wine included
- Ideal for couples, families, proposals, and special occasions
- Incredible reef views on both scenic flights
Scenic Flight Over the Reef
To begin with, your adventure lifts off from Cairns and quickly trades city views for vast ocean horizons. As the helicopter climbs, the Great Barrier Reef appears below in glowing shades of turquoise and deep blue. Meanwhile, reef boats look tiny beneath you, and before long, a ribbon of golden sand comes into view — your destination, Vlasoff Cay.
Time on Your Private Sand Cay
Next, touch down directly on the sand and step into your own island mom
ent. With around two hours on the cay, you choose the pace. Swim in the shallow waters, stroll around the cay, or snorkel over the surrounding coral reef. While you explore or relax, a gourmet picnic and sparkling wine are prepared for you to enjoy under a shaded umbrella. 🌊🥂
The Flight Home
Finally, board the helicopter once more for a breathtaking return journey. Enjoy a different perspective of the reef below before landing back in Cairns, relaxed, sun-kissed, and full of unforgettable memories.
If you’re after a Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Tour that feels exclusive, effortless, and truly special, this Vlasoff Cay experience ticks every box. ✨
Highlights
Great Barrier Reef Helicopter tour Highlights
- Private Helicopter Flight
- 40 Minute Scenic Flight (20 Minutes each way)
- 2 hours on Vlasoff Cay
- Snorkelling on Vlasoff Cay
- Fly over the Great Barrier Reef
- Green Island
- Arlington Reef
- Upolu Reef
Itinerary
Great Barrier Reef Helicopter tour itinerary
- 20 Minute Scenic Heli Flight over the Great Barrier Reef
- Beach landing on Vlasoff Cay
- 2 hours on the Sandy Cay
- 20 Minute Scenic Heli Flight back over the Reef as you return to Cairns.
Included
Included in your Sand Cay tour
- 30-minute scenic reef flight
- 2 hours on the sand cay
- Gourmet picnic including refreshments
- Snorkelling equipment
- Beach chairs and umbrellas
- In-flight commentary from your expert pilot
What to bring
What to bring for this Great Barrier Reef Helicopter tour
- Swimwear and Towel
- Sunglasses – Polarised are best to see the Reef without all the reflection!
- Bottle of water
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+ is best!)
- Camera
- Spare change of dry clothes
- Jacket for the cooler months
Because the storage space on the helicopter is limited, please make sure that you pack the above items into a soft-sided bag.
How to get there
Flights depart from our Cairns Heliport located: 2 Pier Point Road, Marina Point, Cairns
Important Information
It is important to note
- Vlasoff Cay is a public sand cay and as such can not be reserved.On the rare occasion it is occupied on our arrival we will not be permitted to land. If this occurs passengers will receive an extended reef scenic flight back to the Pier Heliport (total flying time 45 mins including initial 20 mins from Cairns to Vlasoff Cay). Passengers will be able to keep their picnic lunch and our reservations team will advise and assist with any refunds applicable.
- Please advise all passenger weights at the time of booking in the booking message section. If the weight variance is greater than 10% at the time of travel, additional fees may apply.
- As this tour includes snorkelling, you will need to complete a snorkel safety questionnaire to share with your pilot. This will be shared with you at the time of booking and can be completed prior to travel, or on the day.
