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The Great Barrier Reef Scenic Flight


We decided on a last minute scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef and booked the day before we returned home.


We arrived at Daintree air services at 9.15am, we joined the other 5 passengers in the waiting room to wait for the pilot to return with the previous passengers. During that time, we had a safety information briefing by one of the other pilots. We put on our safety vests around our waist.




At 9.55am, our pilot Brayden, lead us out to where the plane was situated, we took boarded the aircraft and took our seats at 10am.



I was seated directly behind the pilot, Scott was to my right.






This was our first time ever on a small aircraft, so I was a bit nervous.


Brayden jumped into his seat, told us to buckle up and don our earphones which he used to give us some very informative talks about our flight over the great barrier reef.





Our plane took off at 10.05am.










The 40 minute scenic flight allows you to witness up to 140km birds eye view of the stunning reef, islands and lagoons.





We soaked up the views of Cairns northern beaches, Green Island, Vlassoff Cay, Oyster and Arlington Reef, Michaelmass Reef, Upolu Cay, Cape Grafton, False Cape, Double Island and Palm Cove.


Through our headphones, the pilot gave us some great information about the Great Barrier Reef's unique eco system and pointed out the many natural landmarks.




Seriously, the photo's don't do this gorgeous place justice!



























We started our descent at 10.42am.






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