With bases in Cairns, Townsville and Horn Island. Nautilus Aviation provides both commercial helicopter operations and private transfers for guests to the exclusive Orpheus Island Resort, and private charters to various local corporate businesses. They offer a wide array of scenic charter flights showcasing the stunning surrounds in the region. The region showcases Townsville and Cairns; the Outback; the Great Barrier Reef and surrounding islands. In addition, Nautilus Aviation also has the ability to tailor a flight to suit your own personal requirements.
Their friendly and highly trained pilots have a wealth of experience and their knowledge of North Queensland will ensure your journey is one to remember. They also work in partnership with a number of top tourism operators, ensuring you have access the best experiences in the region.
Nautilus Aviation & Evolution: Combine your reef cruise with an exhilerating helicopter flight. Your helicopter flight over picturesque reef systems and virtually untouched sand cays on your way to or from the reef. Evolution is a quick luxury cruiser. Two stunning outer reef destinations are visited each day. Depending on your choice of tour you may visit one or two reefs. Lunch, snorkelling and coral viewing is included. Half day Fly/Cruise tours depart at 12.30pm and return at approx 5:00pm...more info
Helicopter Scenic Flight: There is only one way to see the expanse of the Great Barrier Reef and thats by helicopter. While at the reef, take a scenic helicopter flight and marvel at the sheer magnitude and beauty of one of the worlds most fascinating natural wonders.
Nautilus Aviation & Sunlover combine your reef cruise with an exhilerating helicopter flight. Your helicopter flight over picturesque reef systems and virtually untouched sand cays on your way to or from the reef. Sunlover is a fast cruise to our Moore Reef destination. Lunch, snorkelling and coral viewing is included. Half day Fly / Cruise tours depart at 12.30pm and return at approx 5:00pm. ...more info
Cairns in a Day: Short on time? Ideal for visitors who want to make the most out of their short stay in Cairns. This action packed day with show you the best sights covering Kuranda Scenic Train, Skyrail, 25 minute Scenic Heli flight to the Evolution, outer reef snorkelling and lunch on the Great Barrier Reef, all in one day!...more info
Bungy, Outer Reef Cruise & Heli in a Day: For an extraordinary day in Far North Queensland, combine brand new Down Under Cruise & Dive Outer Reef Cruise on Evolution with an exhilarating Helicopter flight over the reef and then a Bungy Jump. ...more info
Skydive, Heli ride to Reef and Snorkelling: Experience the thrill of jumping from a plane with over 30 seconds of heart-stopping freefall. Take pleasure in the spectacular views of Cairns city, the Great Barrier Reef, World Heritage Listed Rainforests and golden beaches. After your skydive, take to the air for a spectacular 25 minute helicopter flight over coral gardens and sand cays, and see marine life from high above, before landing on an Outer reef helipad where you will be met by Down Under Dive. Spend the rest of the day snorkelling at the Outer Reef on luxury Evolution...more info
Kuranda Train, Skyrail and Outer Reef in a Day: Cairns in a single day visiting the extremely popular Kuranda village in the Rainforest in the morning. Travel on the historic train and award winning Skyrail experience before flying out to the reef on your helicopter and spending the afternoon on luxury Evolution Outer Reef Cruise. Return back to Cairns on the high speed vessel...more info
Sandy Cay Experience: Feel the thrill of flying over the picturesue coral-studded sea before landing on Vlasoff Cay, a pristine sand cay in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy a gourmet picnic hamper complete with sparkling wine, snorkeling gear, beach umbrella, picnic blanket and cushions. After two hours in this secluded paradise, youll enjoy another reef scenic flight back to your life as you once knew it. ...more info
