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- Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour with Helicopter Flights Return to Moore Reef and Coach Transfers from Cairns
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour with Helicopter Flights Return to Moore Reef and Coach Transfers from Cairns
Nautilus Aviation Queensland
- Cairns, Great Barrier Reef
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Free Cancellation prior to 7 days of travel date
- 24 Working Hours Confirmation
Standard Inclusions
- 1. Helicopter flights to and from the Pontoon at Moore Reef
- 2. Theme-park style Waterslide
- 3. Upper-level Sun-Deck
- 4. Semi-Submersible Tour with Marine Expert
- 5. Glass-bottom Boat Tour with Marine Expert
- 6. Underwater Observatory
- 7. Fish-Feeding Presentation with Marine Expert
- 8. Touch-Tank Presentation with Marine Expert
- 9. Enclosed Kids Pool for the little ones
- 10. Tropical Buffet Lunch
- 11. Complimentary snorkelling Gear + Life Jackets + Stinger suits
- 12. $20 Marine Levy included
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1 Key Facts
Included
- 1. Helicopter flights to and from the Pontoon at Moore Reef
- 2. Theme-park style Waterslide
- 3. Upper-level Sun-Deck
- 4. Semi-Submersible Tour with Marine Expert
- 5. Glass-bottom Boat Tour with Marine Expert
- 6. Underwater Observatory
- 7. Fish-Feeding Presentation with Marine Expert
- 8. Touch-Tank Presentation with Marine Expert
- 9. Enclosed Kids Pool for the little ones
- 10. Tropical Buffet Lunch
- 11. Complimentary snorkelling Gear + Life Jackets + Stinger suits
- 12. $20 Marine Levy included
Not included
- 1. Hotel transfers
- 2. Food & beverages not listed as Inclusions
- 3. Souvenirs
- 4. Travel Insurance
| Destination | Cairns, Great Barrier Reef | |||
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| Address | Hangar 9, Bush Pilots Ave, General Aviation, Aeroglen QLD 4870 | |||
| How to get there | make own way to departure point – transfers not included nor offered | |||
| Operating hours |
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| Reconfirmation requirements | Please be advised you are required to contact The Service Provider 24 hours prior to the travel date during business hours to reconfirm your booking, pick up location and time, and departure time with your confirmation number. Please adjust your travel plan according to the details given by The Service Provider at time of reconfirming. | |||
| Check-in requirements | Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the pick-up time at your booked pick up location. There might be 5-10 minutes delay depends on the traffic on the day. If you think the pick is late or you are not being picked up, please call The Service Provider and quote your confirmation number to double check. | |||
| What to bring/wear | ● Swimwear, towel ● Protective clothing, hat, sunscreen lotion, and sunglasses ● Comfortable shoes ● Light jacket/sweater for windy or cool days ● Camera (waterproof) ● Money/credit card for optional purchases |
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| Other info | 【Important Post-Covid Service Information】 Please refer to https://www.nautilusaviation.com.au/ for the latest updates during the post-Covid period. ************************************************************************************************************ ● Weight Restrictions: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carryon luggage MUST be advised at 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 the ticket price – this is payable to the Flight Service Provider on the day of travel. Should a client advise a weight variance of more than 10% the right is reserved to cancel and no refund will apply. ● Flight Child Policy Children 3 years and above are legally required to be seated in their own seat on the flight 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. |
2 Overview
Great Barrier Reef Full Day Tour with Helicopter Flights Return to Moore Reef and Coach Transfers from Cairns
Fun-packed Activities
With plenty of time to explore the underwater wonderland, there's time to take advantage of all free inclusions, such as complimentary snorkelling equipment, guided glass bottom boat, semi-sub, fish feeding, underwater observatory and touch tank presentation. Snorkel with the giant resident Maori wrasse, Wally, or see if you can beat the waterslide record by sliding down the theme-park style waterslide.
- Theme-Park Style Waterslide
Moore Reef pontoon is home to the only waterslide on The Great Barrier Reef. Swirling from the sun deck and 8m down into the tropical ocean, this theme-park-style wonder is a hit with big kids and little kids alike.
- Snorkelling
The snorkel area is located just a few metres off of the pontoon. Enjoy free snorkel equipment (fins, mask, snorkel & floating vest) and explore the 300 square metre designated snorkel area, which features stunning coral gardens & marine life.
- Semi-Submersible Tour
Explore the stunning coral gardens and spot magnificent marine life on the semi-submersible tour, all without dipping a toe in the water! Gaze through the semi-subs large windows as you cruise at a depth of 2 metres.
- Touch Tank Presentation
Ever wondered what a sea star feels like? Wanted to get a close up view of a pineapple sea cucumber? The Great Barrier Reef interactive touch tank presentation offers all of this and more!
- Glass Bottom Boat Tour
Glide across the Great Barrier Reef on the open-air glass bottom boat tour and see corals and fish in every shade of the spectrum! With the reef only 0.5-3m under the glass, you can really get up close and personal.
- Fish Feeding Presentation
Watch an array of fish in every shade of the rainbow congregate in a feeding frenzy off the pontoon during the Great Barrier Reef fish feeding presentation. Then join the marine expert for a presentation in the underwater observatory.
- Underwater Observatory
Welcome to the world's most impressive natural 'fish tank'. Located on the lowest level of the pontoon, take advantage of the theatre-style seating & watch wonders of the underwater world swim by.
- Ocean Enclosed Kids Pool
Even the youngest member of the family can experience the Great Barrier Reef with the ocean enclosed kids pool! The pool is often visited by the resident yellow tail fusiliers & is the perfect place to make a splash!
- Sun Deck
Featuring sun beds and bean bags, the pontoon upper level sun deck is a great place to chill out with friends. There is even a Great Barrier Reef selfie wall to help you capture those precious holiday moments.
Sample Itinerary
Reference Only. Subject to change without notice. Itineraries may operate in reverse order, in a different sequence, be swapped around, or in rare circumstances be replaced by other best suited items to suit tides, times & conditions.
| Time | Itinerary | ||||
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| 11:00 (approx.) | Hotel pickups. | ||||
| 11:30 | Helicopter flight departs | ||||
| 11:50 | Arrive Moore Reef pontoon. Enjoy 4 hours of reef time. So much to see and do! | ||||
| 15:15 | Leave the pontoon with your return Helicopter flight | ||||
| 15:40 | Land back at Cairns and transfer back to your hotel. | ||||
Enjoy a spectacular flight over the Great Barrier Reef to the Moore Reef Marine Base.
Enjoy a spectacular flight over the Great Barrier Reef back to Cairns.
The state-of-the art Moore Reef Marine Base is perfectly positioned and fully equipped so that any age or ability can fully experience the magic of the reef with its abundance of colourful coral, fascinating fish, turtles & more.
The base has been custom designed so all ages and abilities can explore and enjoy the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.
The base is 50 metres long with a capacity of up to 400 people, and was recently refurbished and enhanced to now feature a large upper-level sundeck.
Enjoy a number of free inclusions: snorkelling equipment, guided glass bottom boat and semi-submersible tours, fish feeding, fully enclosed children's pool, an underwater observatory and touch tank presentation to get up close with marine life.
Fish feeding presentations.
Enjoy a day onboard a new multi-level pontoon at Moore Reef, complete with sundeck and the only theme-park style water slide on the reef.
The sundeck is also where the Sunlover Sunslide starts on its 30 metre spiral descent into the tropical waters.
Glass bottom boat tours.
Glass bottom boat tours.
Semi-submersible tours.
Semi-submersible tours.
Marine life touch tank.
Marine naturalist presentations.
Underwater observatory.
Get up close and personal with colourful coral gardens and marine life and fully indulge in one of the seven natural wonders of the world.
Discover one of the great natural wonders of the world with a helicopter scenic flight and Sunlover Reef Cruises!
3 Policy
Cancellation Policy
● If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
● If you cancel between 0 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
● If no show, no refund.