Barron Gorge & Falls (20 mins)
Duration:
Operated By:
Minimum of 2 passengers
Our 20-minute rainforest scenic product provides a ‘taste’ of this
incredible World Heritage listed natural environment. Cairns sits on a
floodplain to the south of the mouth of the mighty Barron River. The
Barron’s headwaters start in the Mount Hypipamee National Park at an
elevation of 3,900 ft. The river flows 65 kilometres across fertile
volcanic soils of the Atherton Tablelands and then journeys through the
quaint village of Kuranda before cascading down the 850 ft high Barron
Falls and moving across the Cairns floodplains out into the Coral Sea.
The Barron Gorge is an impressive natural feature carved out of the Great
Dividing Range and the Falls at its head are intimidating to behold when
in full flight during the tropical wet season. This flight tracks up
through the Barron Gorge up to and over the Barron Falls, passing
over the world famous Skyrail Rainforest Cableway where it spans the
river and around the village of Kuranda, before turning for the coast and
descending over the lush eastern slopes of the Great Dividing Range on
the return leg with panoramic views over Cairns City and out to the
Reef.
What to bring:
Sunglasses & sunscreen
Camera, small soft bags only.
Personal items should not exceed 10 kg.
Weight restrictions apply – please follow the booking form.
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Team was very welcoming and informative, complimentary drinks upon arrival to the office and went through the paperwork with us. We arrived early so we were able to take off a bit earlier. Our pilot was professional and educational, giving us lots of great information, as well as answered all our questions about the reef and surrounding areas, he engaged with us well and helped us identify animals and enlightened us to different touring (dive, snorkel ect) options of the reef. Weather was consistently changing but they still happily provided the flight and explained detours to ensure we weren’t impacted by the weather and prepared/talked us through the turbulence and the landing procedures.
A 10/10 experience, all staff were very welcoming and friendly, complimentary drinks offered before and after flight and the helicopter was in great clean condition. We will definitely be back, thanks guys!
PS Hayley , we so appreciated you giving us a hop back into town during your well deserved break. !! You not only represent this company but Australian people at their best. 🩵
The Fegleys
Burke, VA USA
The pilots were incredible, especially Giulio (huge shout out to him for doing such an amazing job on only his second flight with the company!)
I would 1,000% do this again and recommend it to everyone. This is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
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Btw, I first booked a small plane flight over the reef, but realized that a helicopter would be better, since it can fly lower. I don't know how low, since I can't convert metres to feet, but we had an up-close-and-personal view of the reef. And major shout out to our pilot, Hayley, a very skillful young woman who made the trip so much fun. Also a plus listening to the ATC tower and hearing other pilots and controllers sign off, "G'day."
Booked in advance. Helicopter is small but mighty! Pilot was awesome and really informative.
We recently did our very first helicopter ride over Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, and it was absolutely incredible. From the moment we lifted off, the views were like nothing we have ever seen — crystal-clear turquoise water, stunning reef formations, and the coastline stretching out forever. The pilot, Hailey was friendly, passionate, knowledgeable, and made us feel completely safe the entire time.
The whole experience was smooth, well-organised, and honestly one of the highlights of our trip. If you’re in Cairns, this is a must-do. You won’t regret it!
Huge thanks to Chris, Giulio, and our pilot from the Netherlands for making it such an amazing experience. Super friendly, professional, and enthusiastic team. Highly recommend Zoom Helicopters to anyone thinking about a reef flight!
Visiting reefs while your guide pointed out wildlife and gave in-depth information about the area.
Highly recommend!!!
Weather is beautiful and helicopter is new model and clean.
We chose best option for
40Min to Outer Reef Odyssey from Carins Airport - Green Island - Vlasoff Reef - Arlington Reef - Upolo Reef - Carins Airport
But unfortunately, we can't stop by Vlasoff Sand Cay. also we bought vedio but we prefer install immediately to our cellphone instead USB next time.
Especially thanks Hayley.
She is one of great pilot and you can tell her passion 😀
We highly recommend if you visit Cairns next time.
This company went over and beyond, showing care and respect.
We recommend this company.
Visibility on the day we went was fantastic and we were able to see so much from the air, even getting to see a whale breach the water. Being able to purchase the recording of our flight was great and allowed us to focus on the experience knowing we could have great vision all captured at the end. Still had plenty of opportunities to capture our own photos from the windows.
The flight itself was breathtaking – seeing the Great Barrier Reef and the Cairns from above is something I’ll never forget. The views were absolutely stunning, and the commentary along the way made it even more special, giving insights into the landmarks and natural beauty of Cairns.
Had an amazing experience with an awesome pilot.
The flight was great as was our experience with Zoom Helicopters.
We have no hesitation in recommending them.
We had an incredible helicopter trip around Cairns! The team was very professional and knowledgeable, making us feel completely at ease from start to finish. They were also impressively flexible, adjusting the flight time around the weather to make sure we had the best possible experience.
The scenery was absolutely breathtaking – flying out and around Fitzroy Island was a highlight, and seeing Cairns city from the air gave us a whole new perspective. Highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area – it’s a must-do!
Really enjoyed it! Amazing to see the scale of the reefs from the air!
The tour was perfectly organized, and the team was professional and friendly, making the whole experience seamless from start to finish. This is truly a must-do for anyone visiting the area. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we’ll never forget!
My daughter and I did the Rainforest Fusion flight this morning with Niels and it was absolutely amazing.
I am scared of heights, but this fear was quickly forgotten thanks to the beautiful scenery and our pilots lovely friendly manner.
From booking, right through to actually experiencing the flight, they’ve been a great company to deal with. I would 100% recommend Zoom Helicopters too everyone
We were lucky enough to land on the sandy cay and enjoy a cold beverage, while watching the turtles, reef sharks and rays swim around us in the shallows. The Zoom team are extremely professional, accommodating and of course excellent pilots. Highly recommend when visiting Cairns.

























































