60-Minute Palm Island Scenic Helicopter Flight from Townsville

Depending on the departure time selected at checkout, make your own way to Townsville Airport for your selected flight. A host leads you to the helicopter and you climb on board, strapping into one of four seats and preparing to soar over Townsville.

As you fly over the Great Barrier Reef National Park, your pilot delivers commentary that directs your attention to natural treasures including the Coral Sea and the Palm Island archipelago. 

See, too, aerial views of the Strand and Castle Hill before landing in Townsville Airport.

• Depending on the departure time selected at checkout, make your own way to Townsville Airport for your selected flight. A host leads you to the helicopter and you climb on board, strapping into one of four seats and preparing to soar over Townsville. As you fly over the Great Barrier Reef National Park, your pilot delivers commentary that directs your attention to natural treasures including the Coral Sea and the Palm Island archipelago.  See, too, aerial views of the Strand and Castle Hill before landing in Townsville Airport.

The Palm Island Archipelago is a magnificent jewel in the crown of the Great Barrier Reef and its size, undoubtedly best experienced from above. On take-off enjoy an extraordinary vista of Magnetic Island before tracking towards the Coral Sea and the trail of small islands leading to Palm Island’s splendid shores. Circling the island’s rugged coastline see the fringing reefs that make this island one of the most prized assets of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. The return flight offers views of Townsville’s city and port districts, the Strand and Castle Hill.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people required for this tour to go ahead.
Tours and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air traffic control and availability
Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry-on 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 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.
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.
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
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 6 travelers