Fantasy Helicopter Great Barrier Reef Visit
Down Under Helicopters |
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This trip is aboard 350 Ecurial, a Jet Helicopter with a maximum of 6 divers. It is for 1/2 day.
Departure Information
Departure is from Cairns Airoport (Optional pickup at your lodigng.), Cairns at 10:00 AM every day, return time 1:00 PM.
The Dive
All of us have that dream: to be stranded on that remote tropical island with someone you care for. Now that’s possible, and you can even leave out the “stranded” part of the dream. Down Under Heli will fly you out to remote Vlasoff Cay, leave you there for two hours, and come back to fly you home.
Vlasoff Cay is a coral sand island out on the Great Barrier Reef. Think of small speck of white coral sand, surrounded by coral reef. Bring an umbrella, a bottle of champagne, a picnic basket, some snorkeling gear, and a special friend and live the dream!
The Boat
OK, we know that a helicopter is not a boat, but our computer does not! On this trip you are definitely flying, and Down Under Heli uses a fleet of helicopters, choosing the machine that will suit the needs of each particular group of passengers and trip best. They are most proud of their 6-passenger AS 350B Eceuriel, fondly nicknamed (a long-standing Australian tradition) the Squirrel.
This jet helicopter is plushed out, with air-conditioning, music, video, and great visibility. Four video cameras record all the views. It makes the trip out to the reef at 200km/hr, and makes the reef and other locations a short hop, compared to the typical 70-90 min. boat trip. For smaller groups they normally use a 4-passenger Bell 206 Jet Ranger helicopter.
Trip Prices
Included
 Scenic helicopter flight to/from the reef
2 hours exploring the Great Barrier Reef
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All prices are in
US Dollars. |
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12 Feb 08 -
onwards
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| Adults or children (min. 2 passengers) |
$466 |
| Extras: | |
| Environmental management charge |
$6 | | Transfers to/from Cairns lodging |
$8 | | Transfers: Northern Beaches |
$11 |
About Down Under Helicopters
Down Under Helicopter is a local pilot-owned company founded in 2001. The owners are focused on helping visitors enjoy helicopters as a part of their Great Barrier Reef experience. The company operates using a fleet of three different helicopters, ranging in size up to a very plush 6-passenger AS.350B Eceuriel. They have shown great imagination in developing a wide range of scenic flights, and reef experiences utilizing helicopters to provide quick access to the reef and incredible views of the area.
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