90-Minute Hinchinbrook Island Scenic Helicopter Flight

Name: 90-Minute Hinchinbrook Island Scenic Helicopter Flight
Brand: Nautilus Aviation
SKU: 3262P20
Price: 645.29 USD
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Townsville, Australia

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Flight time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

There’s no better way to enjoy the natural landscapes of Hinchinbrook Island than during a scenic helicopter ride from Townsville. From above, you’ll absorb spectacular aerial views of the prehistoric paradise, characterized by dense rain forest, mangroves, white-sand beaches, and secluded coves, while listening to commentary from your pilot. Choose between morning or afternoon departure, and relish personalized attention on this small-group tour, limited to four passengers.

Scenic helicopter ride over Hinchinbrook Island from Townsville
A unique sightseeing experience
Absorb aerial views of coves, beaches, rain forests, and mangroves
Learn about Australia's largest island national park with commentary from a guide
Choose from a morning or afternoon departure

What's Included

Scenic Helicopter flight ( 90 minutes)
Informative commentary during the flight
GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Gypsy Moth Court
Gypsy Moth Ct, Garbutt QLD 4814, Australia
Hangar 15 Gypsy Moth Court, Townsville Airport. QLD

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024
Monday - Sunday : 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
7/1/2024 - 3/31/2025
Monday - Sunday : 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Make your way to Townsville Airport in advance of your chosen departure time On arrival at the awaiting helicopter, you’ll greet your pilot and, following a short safety briefing, belt up ready for your scenic flight.

As the propeller whirs into action, birds-eye views of the Palm Island archipelago and the Great Barrier Marine Park come into focus.

On reaching Hinchinbrook Island, Australia’s largest island national park, a natural tapestry woven from mangroves, rain forests, beaches, and coves becomes apparent. Pilot commentary explains the biodiversity of the prehistoric paradise, which is one of North Queensland’s natural treasures.

Following your flight, return to Townsville Airport and bid your pilot farewell.

Nautilus Aviation

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hinchinbrook Island National Park (Pass By)

Townsville City Council (Pass By)

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 287 lbs
Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate

All product requires a minimum number of passengers to proceed. Our Reservations team will reach out to confirm availability within the shortest possible time after we receive your order. For instant confirmation please call the team on 07 4034 9000.
Weight Policy: Individual passenger weights and accompanying carry-on luggage MUST be advised at time of booking. Weight variances greater than 10% may incur and 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 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.
All scenic flights are on a shared bases and not private unless chartered
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.

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Reviews

4.5

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30th Wedding Anniversary 🥰🥰🥰🥰

SoniGr, Dec 2019

The most amazing day thank to our pilot she was just fantastic thank you Blondie 👱‍♀️ 😃😃😃😃😃😃 We where treated to the knowledge of all the islands we flew over, it was amazing how much she new about the area, even some of the locals from Townsville know about. The pilot told us about the cause she had planned but also ensured this was suitable for us as it was such a lovely day. Thank you for making our 30th Wedding Anniversary so special we have already put photos up on our wall for everyone to see. We have already recommended this to several of our friends and work colleagues. Again thank you to Blondie 👱‍♀️