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Great Barrier Reef Helicopter Group

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$139.00
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Fly the Reef

Locally owned – national presence – international reputation.

Great Barrier Reef Helicopters is the one of the largest and most experienced helicopter operators in Tropical North Queensland. Our Central office is located in Cairns, the first port of call for all visitors to the popular holiday destination of Tropical North Queensland.

Location

Our offices and helicopter pads are located in Port Douglas, Cairns Airport, and the Cairns City Heliport at the Pier Marketplace, each with our own helipads. On the Great Barrier Reef we have pontoons located at Agincourt, Arlington, Moore and Norman reefs.

In addition to these pads we can land at any airstrip and have permits to land in numerous locations across Tropical North Queensland, including Green Island.

People

Chris Rose and Deborah Ross proudly started the vision of the GBR Helicopter Group with unsurpassed passion and dedication since 1997.

Managing Director, Captain Chris Rose has over 30 years experience in the aviation industry, and maintains an active involvement in all operational aspects of the company. His talent and aviation record is respected internationally, having been security cleared to fly high-level VIP`s and Royalty.

Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company, and is recognised as one of the best senior pilots in the business.

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Our Pilots

To obtain a commercial pilots license, pilots must have flown 105 hours - all of our eleven pilots have well over 1000 flying hours each, with a total of over 50,000 combined flying ours. For you this means a flight with an experienced pilot, greatly enhancing your trip and your safety.

GBRHG currently employees full time and casual pilots, collectively accumulating and holding low-level approvals, external load and fixed float endorsements.

All pilots have extensive experience with over water operations, and low level flying in all its different forms including on-land oil and gas exploratory work, EMS experience, fire fighting, Antarctic operations, and long line sling work.

As a company we conduct in excess of 6500 flights annually, most in low level over water operations, and Piloting skills are continually kept at a high level through extensive in-house training.

Our Safety Program

Safety Management and accident prevention is a top priority within the GBR Helicopter Group. It is our companies policy to provide a safe and healthy working environment for staff, passengers, clients and visitors. This includes:

In-house training of pilots and operations staff to national standards
Helicopter Underwater Escape Training for all Pilots
Minimum experience and flying hour requirements for all new pilots
A comprehensive safety brief to all passengers

Features

Experience One or Two-way Helicopter Fly and Cruise Reef Packages to Outer Barrier Reef Pontoon partners Great Adventures, Quicksilver, Reef Magic and Sunlover Cruises. Mix the Reef and Rainforest in one day with Great Adventures, Skyrail and Kuranda Scenic Railway. Exclusive transfers to numerous unique destinations, Islands and Resorts throughout TNQ. Personalised airport meet and greet included.
Spectacular scenic flights depart from Cairns City, Cairns Airport, Port Douglas and Outer reef helipads. Amazing views of the sparkling sapphire blue waters of the Great Barrier Reef and/or soar over the rugged, remote World Heritage listed Rainforest, seeing the vast expanse of untouched rainforest canopy.
Escape reality? Let us take you to a secluded sand cay paradise. “Breakfast on the Reef” under the Southern morning silent skies is the most private of location. Reef, marine life and your footprints are all you will share this escape with.
Luxury ‘Designer Days’ are a new, exciting and unique way to experience our destination. For the discerning traveller who wishes to personalise their own day package of adventure, elegance & sophistication to sheer indulgence, can have a tour to remember tailored to your individual requirements.