45-Minute Cape Cleveland Scenic Helicopter Flight from Townsville

About this tour

Lift off from Townsville for a 45-minute helicopter sweep along the Coral Sea coast, skirting Magnetic Island's eastern edge and Cape Cleveland's 1879 lighthouse perched on exposed cliff. You'll track shipwrecks and fringing reefs scattered across crystalline bays, then swing inland past wetlands before looping back over the sprawl of North Queensland's largest city. A pilot provides running commentary throughout.

Highlights

• 1879 Cape Cleveland Lighthouse on windswept headland
• Shipwrecks and fringing reefs visible from the air
• Magnetic Island's sheltered eastern coastline
• Wetland systems inland from Cleveland Bay
• Panoramic return approach over Townsville township
• Shared helicopter flight, commentary included

What to expect

You'll board a shared helicopter and spend 45 minutes airborne. The flight hugs the coast northeast from Townsville, giving you clear sightlines to submerged wrecks and reef structures below. Cape Cleveland's historic lighthouse sits alone on dramatic cliffs—the flight passes close enough to see the weathered stonework. As you curve inland, wetland plains open up, then the view swings back seaward for the descent. Expect wind noise through headsets and occasional banking that reveals the sprawl of Townsville beneath you. All weather-dependent; poor conditions trigger rebooking or refund.

Good to know

Advise exact passenger weight and carry-on luggage at booking—variances over 10% may trigger fees. Passengers over 130kg require a second seat at half price. Children under 3 fly free on a lap; those 3+ need their own seat and pay full fare. Infants under 3 require adult lap-sitting. Flights are shared unless privately chartered. No food or drinks provided; hotel transfers not included.