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Lizard Island Helicopter Tour from Cairns Including Snorkling on the Great Barrier Reef and Picnic Lunch
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Lizard Island Helicopter Tour from Cairns Including Snorkling on the Great Barrier Reef and Picnic Lunch

By Helitours North Queensland
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Ages 3-99, max of 6 per group
Duration: 8h
Start time: Check availability
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Live guide: English
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  • Hotel transfers within Cairns City and Northern Beaches
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Morning tea, lunch and refreshments
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Beach chairs
  • In-flight commentary from your expert pilot
  • Entry/Admission - Lizard Island National Park
What's not included
  • Hotel transfers from Palm Cove and Port Douglas


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Cairns Airport, Airport Ave, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
Pickup details
  • Pick up from all accommodation in Cairns City and Northern Beaches is included. Pickup from Palm Cove and Port Douglas available at an additional cost. Please contact us if your hotel is not included to arrange your transfers.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Cairns Airport, Airport Ave, Aeroglen, Queensland 4870 Australia
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal
    • Yorkeys Knob (pick-up at Yorkey's Knob Boating Club)
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Infants must sit on laps
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 41337P8

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • What to Bring - Camera, Sunglasses, Hat, Towel, Swimmers
      • Due to comfort and weight / balance of the aircraft, all passenger weights MUST be advised at time of booking. Weight variance greater than 10% may incur 100% cancellation fee.
      • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
      • Please advise stinger suit size and flipper size at time of booking
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 41337P8

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